New Blue (S.Hampton)

“New Blue (S.Hampton)” is a big band arrangement credited to Slide Hampton, who is also listed as the original composer. The catalog metadata does not specify a style, so this entry focuses on the documented scoring and materials rather than assigning a stylistic description. The arrangement is listed at medium difficulty and includes a confirmed conductor score together with confirmed individual parts. At 46 pages, the set provides substantial written material for rehearsal and performance preparation. The instrumentation is organized for a standard large jazz ensemble format with five saxophone parts: Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, and Baritone Saxophone. The brass section contains four trumpet parts and four trombone parts. The rhythm section is represented by Piano-Guitar, Bass, and Drum Set. In total, 16 instruments or parts are listed in the catalog record. For directors and librarians, the combination of a conductor score and individual parts supports ensemble distribution and rehearsal planning. Players can identify their specific part from the complete instrumentation list before preparing the arrangement. Because no additional information is confirmed for date, duration, key, tempo, featured solos, or other musical characteristics, those details are not included here. This catalog entry is intended to provide a clear working reference for musicians evaluating the ensemble requirements, documented contents, and stated difficulty of the arrangement. This medium-difficulty Big Band arrangement includes a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts. The listed instrumentation comprises five saxophone parts, four trumpet parts, four trombone parts, Piano-Guitar, Bass, and Drum Set, for 16 listed instruments or parts in total. The catalog record specifies 46 pages. No additional performance details are confirmed. Q: Who arranged and composed “New Blue (S.Hampton)”? A: The arrangement is credited to Slide Hampton, who is also listed as the original composer. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement for? A: It is scored for Big Band. Q: What is the documented difficulty level? A: The catalog lists the difficulty as medium. Q: What materials and instrumentation are included? A: The set includes a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts for 16 listed instruments or parts, including saxophones, trumpets, trombones, Piano-Guitar, Bass, and Drum Set.