New Musical Express (M.L.Williams)

“New Musical Express (M.L.Williams)” is a big band arrangement credited to M.L.Williams, with Mary Lou Williams listed as the original composer. The catalog metadata does not specify a musical style, so this entry avoids assigning one. The arrangement is documented at medium difficulty and is presented for a 15-part big band instrumentation: Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–3, Piano, Bass, and Drum Set. The edition contains 36 pages. Individual parts are confirmed, supporting preparation across the listed sections and rhythm instruments. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata and should not be assumed as part of the documented contents. For ensemble librarians, directors, and performers, the listing provides the core information needed to identify the arrangement, check instrumentation, and assess whether the medium difficulty level fits a particular band. The title includes “M.L.Williams,” matching the credited arranger, while the composer credit identifies Mary Lou Williams as the original composer. No composition date, performance history, duration, key, tempo, featured solo information, or other stylistic details are supplied. This catalog description therefore focuses on the verified credits, format, instrumentation, page count, and confirmed availability of individual parts. This medium-difficulty big band arrangement is documented with confirmed individual parts for two altos, two tenors, baritone saxophone, four trumpets, three trombones, piano, bass, and drum set. The edition is listed at 36 pages. Individual parts are confirmed, while a conductor score is not confirmed. No additional performance details are provided in the verified metadata. Q: Who is credited with the arrangement and original composition? A: The arrangement is credited to M.L.Williams, and Mary Lou Williams is listed as the original composer. Q: What ensemble and instrumentation are documented? A: It is scored for big band with 15 listed instruments and parts: five saxophones, four trumpets, three trombones, piano, bass, and drum set. Q: What difficulty level is shown in the catalog metadata? A: The arrangement is listed at medium difficulty. Q: What materials and page count are documented? A: The edition is 36 pages, and individual parts are confirmed. A conductor score is not confirmed.