Paradox (M.Ferguson)

“Paradox (M.Ferguson)” is a big band sheet music arrangement credited to Maynard Ferguson as both arranger and original composer. The catalog metadata does not specify a musical style, so this listing focuses on the documented scoring and format rather than characterizing the piece beyond its ensemble designation. The arrangement is provided as a 52-page set with a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts, giving directors access to both the full score and the materials required for the listed players. The instrumentation is organized for a standard large jazz ensemble setup with five saxophone parts: Alto Saxophones 1 and 2, Tenor Saxophones 1 and 2, and Baritone Saxophone. The brass section includes four Trumpet parts and four Trombone parts. The rhythm section consists of Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drum Set. The catalog identifies the difficulty as advanced, making the arrangement most appropriate for experienced musicians and ensembles prepared to work from a substantial score-and-parts format. This entry is intended to help conductors, librarians, educators, and performers confirm the credited creators, ensemble requirements, documented materials, page count, and player assignments before programming or preparing the piece. This is an advanced Big Band arrangement with a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts. The listed instrumentation includes Alto Saxophones 1–2, Tenor Saxophones 1–2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drum Set. The complete catalog entry is 52 pages. No style, tempo, duration, solo features, or other performance details are specified. Q: Who arranged and composed “Paradox (M.Ferguson)”? A: Maynard Ferguson is listed as both the arranger and the original composer. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement written for? A: It is scored for Big Band. Q: What materials are included? A: The arrangement includes a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts. Q: What difficulty and instrumentation are documented? A: The catalog lists the difficulty as advanced and identifies 17 instruments or parts: five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drum Set.