Emancipation Blues (O.Nelson)

“Emancipation Blues (O.Nelson)” is cataloged as a big band arrangement by Oliver Nelson, who is also credited as the original composer. The catalog does not specify a style, so no stylistic classification is provided here. This edition is listed at 34 pages and is documented for a big band ensemble with individual parts confirmed. The listed instrumentation comprises Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, and Drums. These instrument designations provide the available part categories for the arrangement and identify the ensemble resources represented in the catalog metadata. The arrangement is marked medium difficulty, offering a practical classification for musicians and directors evaluating repertoire requirements. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available catalog information and therefore is not described as included. The title and credits are presented exactly in the catalog context: “Emancipation Blues (O.Nelson),” arranged by Oliver Nelson and composed by Oliver Nelson. With its documented big band format, 34-page extent, confirmed individual parts, and clearly listed instrumentation, this entry is intended to help performers, educators, librarians, and ensemble directors identify the edition’s basic contents without adding unverified performance or historical details. This arrangement is cataloged for big band and marked medium difficulty. Confirmed individual parts are listed for Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, and Drums. The edition is listed at 34 pages. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata, so performers and directors should not assume one is included. Q: Who arranged and composed “Emancipation Blues (O.Nelson)”? A: The arrangement is credited to Oliver Nelson, who is also listed as the original composer. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement written for? A: It is cataloged for big band. Q: Which instruments are represented in the catalog metadata? A: The listed parts are Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, and Drums. Q: What practical catalog information is available for this edition? A: The arrangement is marked medium difficulty, is listed at 34 pages, and has confirmed individual parts. A conductor score is not confirmed.