Oleo (M.Abene)

“Oleo (M.Abene)” is a big band arrangement by Michael Abene of a composition credited to Sonny Rollins. The catalog identifies the work for Big Band and lists an advanced difficulty level, making it suitable for ensembles seeking a substantial large-group chart for experienced performers. The arrangement is documented at 143 pages and includes a conductor score together with individual parts. The listed instrumentation covers a 21-part setup: Piccolo, Flute, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–5, Trombones 1–4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drum Set. This instrumentation provides the ensemble’s documented part breakdown for preparation, assignment, and folder organization. The catalog record does not specify a style beyond the Big Band ensemble designation, nor does it provide information about composition date, performance duration, featured soloists, key, tempo, or arranging approach. For directors and librarians, the confirmed score-and-parts format makes the contents clear: one conductor score is included alongside individual materials for the listed instruments. Players can use the instrument list to verify coverage before rehearsal and to identify the appropriate part within the set. This is an advanced Big Band arrangement with a confirmed conductor score and individual parts. The documented 21-part instrumentation includes Piccolo, Flute, Soprano Saxophone, two Alto Saxophones, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, five Trumpets, four Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drum Set. Directors should confirm player assignments against this listed part structure before rehearsal. Q: Who arranged and composed “Oleo (M.Abene)”? A: The arrangement is credited to Michael Abene, and the original composer is credited as Sonny Rollins. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement written for? A: It is cataloged for Big Band. Q: What is the documented difficulty level? A: The catalog lists the arrangement as advanced difficulty. Q: What materials and instrumentation are included? A: The set contains a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts. The listed instrumentation includes 21 instruments or parts, from Piccolo and Flute through Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drum Set.