Hernando's Hideway (B.May)

Ignite your big band with Billy May's sizzling "Hernando's Hideaway (Mambo)" arrangement! This meticulously crafted Big Band Dance chart delivers an authentic, high-energy Mambo experience, perfect for dance halls, professional engagements, and educational settings. While the composer of "Hernando's Hideaway" is unknown for this specific arrangement, Billy May's signature orchestrational style shines through, presenting a vibrant and rhythmically infectious take on this classic. Your ensemble will revel in the driving Mambo rhythmic patterns, characterized by a steady, medium-fast tempo feel that encourages spirited dancing. The harmonic style is classic big band, featuring rich voicings and brassy accents typical of the era, while the catchy melodies are expertly distributed across sections, ensuring engagement for Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, and Drums. This 31-page arrangement, designed for a standard big band instrumentation, is rated medium difficulty, making it accessible for both experienced high school and collegiate jazz ensembles, as well as professional dance orchestras.