Naptown Blues

"Naptown Blues" is a jazz arrangement credited to Oliver Nelson, with Wes Montgomery listed as the original composer. The work is scored for big band and is identified in the catalog as advanced difficulty, making it suitable for ensembles prepared to work with a substantial multi-part score and a broad instrumental lineup. The documented instrumentation includes Alto Saxophones 1 and 2, Tenor Saxophones 1 and 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1 through 4, Trombones 1 through 4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums. In total, 17 instruments or parts are listed. The arrangement comprises 34 pages. Individual parts are confirmed in the catalog metadata, providing the documented materials for the named players across the saxophone, brass, rhythm-section, and guitar sections. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata. For directors and librarians, the listing identifies the arrangement by title, arranger, original composer, jazz style, big-band ensemble, advanced difficulty, page count, and specific part inventory. These details support practical preparation by clarifying the expected ensemble format and the parts represented in the catalog record without making assumptions about additional materials or performance features. This is an advanced jazz arrangement for big band. Confirmed parts are provided for Alto Saxophones 1–2, Tenor Saxophones 1–2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums. The catalog confirms individual parts; conductor score availability is not confirmed. The documented arrangement is 34 pages. Q: Who arranged "Naptown Blues"? A: The arranger is Oliver Nelson, and Wes Montgomery is listed as the original composer. Q: What style and ensemble are specified? A: It is cataloged as a jazz arrangement for big band. Q: What materials and page count are documented? A: The arrangement is 34 pages long, and individual parts are confirmed. Q: Which instruments are included? A: The listed parts cover 17 instruments: five saxophone parts, four trumpet parts, four trombone parts, guitar, piano, bass, and drums.