Cottontail (J.LaBarbera)

"Cottontail (J.LaBarbera)" is a big band arrangement by John LaBarbera of a composition credited to Duke Ellington. The catalog listing identifies the ensemble as Big Band and records the arrangement at a medium difficulty level. Style is not specified in the available metadata, so this entry focuses on the documented scoring and materials rather than assigning a stylistic label. The arrangement is supplied as a 49-page set with a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts. The listed instrumentation covers a complete large-ensemble setup: Alto Saxophones 1 and 2, Tenor Saxophones 1 and 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1 through 4, Trombones 1 through 4, Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drum Set. This makes the catalog information useful for directors and performers checking compatibility with their existing big band roster. For preparation and administration, the confirmed score provides the conductor’s reference, while the confirmed parts identify the materials intended for the named players. The medium difficulty designation offers a general indication of the arrangement’s catalog level, but no additional technical or interpretive details are specified. Musicians and ensemble leaders can therefore use the title, credits, instrumentation, page count, and documented score-and-parts format as the primary selection criteria. This arrangement is cataloged at medium difficulty for Big Band. A conductor score and individual parts are both confirmed. The listed instrumentation comprises Alto Saxophones 1–2, Tenor Saxophones 1–2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drum Set. No additional performance details are specified in the verified metadata. Q: Who arranged and composed "Cottontail (J.LaBarbera)"? A: The arrangement is credited to John LaBarbera, and the original composer is listed as Duke Ellington. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement written for? A: It is cataloged for Big Band. Q: What materials are included? A: The listing confirms a 49-page conductor score and individual parts. Q: Which instruments are covered? A: The listed instrumentation includes five saxophone parts, four trumpet parts, four trombone parts, piano, guitar, bass, and drum set.