Four (D.Barduhn)

D. Barduhn’s dynamic big band arrangement of Miles Davis’s iconic jazz standard “Four” offers a sophisticated and engaging performance opportunity for advanced ensembles. This 53-page score, designed for a full big band instrumentation including five saxophones (Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone), four trumpets, four trombones (Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone), and a complete rhythm section (Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums), presents a captivating interpretation of the classic bebop tune. Barduhn’s arrangement maintains the original’s energetic, medium-up swing tempo feel while introducing contemporary harmonic voicings and intricate rhythmic interplay characteristic of modern big band writing. The arrangement features well-crafted ensemble passages showcasing dynamic contrasts and interplay between sections, alongside clearly delineated sections for improvised solos, allowing advanced instrumentalists to shine within a polished framework.