Nica's Dream (S.DeCamp)

Enrich your big band's repertoire with Carroll DeCamp's exceptional arrangement of "Nica's Dream," a timeless jazz standard. This sophisticated chart, originally composed by Horace Silver, is presented here as a 56-page score with individual parts for a full big band instrumentation: Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Piano, Bass, and Drums. DeCamp masterfully captures the tune's iconic medium-swing feel, intricate harmonic progressions, and infectious rhythmic drive. Expect rich voicings for the brass and saxophone sections, dynamic ensemble passages that build excitement, and clearly marked solo sections designed to showcase your improvisers. This advanced-level arrangement is ideal for high school, college, and professional big bands seeking a challenging yet deeply rewarding performance piece that embodies the classic hard bop sound. "Nica's Dream" carries a rich history, penned by Horace Silver and first recorded in 1956.