If I Were A Bellson (F.Mantooth)
Composed by Frank Loesser
Arranged by F.Mantooth
- Ensemble: Big Band
- Style: Jazz Standard
- Pages: 86
- Instruments (17): 1st Bb Soprano Sax, 2nd Eb Alto Sax, 1st Bb Tenor Sax, 2nd Bb Tenor Sax, Eb Baritone Sax, 1st Bb Trumpet, 2nd Bb Trumpet, 3rd Bb Trumpet, 4th Bb Trumpet, 1st Trombone, 2nd Trombone, 3rd Trombone, 4th Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums
- Difficulty: advanced
- Content: Individual Parts
- Format: PDF Download (Instant)
- Price: $24.99
Experience Frank Mantooth's dynamic big band arrangement of the jazz standard "If I Were A Bellson," originally composed by Frank Loesser. This advanced-level chart is meticulously crafted for a full 17-piece ensemble, featuring instrumentation for five saxophones (Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone), four trumpets (Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4), four trombones (Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone), and a full rhythm section (Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums). Loesser's "If I Were A Bell" is a beloved classic from the 1950 musical Guys and Dolls, known for its charming melody and lyrical structure, here reimagined with a playful nod to big band drumming legend Louis Bellson. Mantooth's arrangement transforms this standard into a sophisticated and exciting big band showpiece, ideal for professional jazz orchestras, advanced university ensembles, and high-level community big bands seeking a captivating concert opener or feature number. This arrangement showcases a vibrant, up-tempo swing feel, characterized by sophisticated harmonic voicings and intricate rhythmic interplay between sections.
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- What is included in the If I Were A Bellson (F.Mantooth) PDF?
- The verified current file contains a conductor score and individual parts across 86 pages.
- How many instruments or parts are listed for If I Were A Bellson (F.Mantooth)?
- The verified instrumentation list contains 17 entries for this Big Band arrangement.
- Who is credited for If I Were A Bellson (F.Mantooth)?
- Composer: Frank Loesser. Arranger: F.Mantooth.
- What difficulty is listed for If I Were A Bellson (F.Mantooth)?
- The verified difficulty level is advanced.
- What style is listed for If I Were A Bellson (F.Mantooth)?
- The catalog lists the style as Jazz Standard.
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