Queen Bee (S.Nestico)

Unleash the swing with Sammy Nestico's iconic big band arrangement of "Queen Bee," a quintessential jazz standard composed and arranged by Nestico himself. This 36-page chart, complete with individual parts for 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, delivers Nestico's signature sophisticated harmonies and infectious grooves. As a medium-difficulty piece, "Queen Bee" is perfect for advanced high school, college, or professional ensembles seeking to perform a vibrant, energetic big band classic. Its bright, driving tempo feel, often associated with a medium-up swing, features characteristic big band rhythmic patterns and a harmonically rich, yet accessible, language that defines Nestico's compositional style. This arrangement of "Queen Bee" offers significant practical value for musicians and educators. The expertly crafted sections provide thrilling solo opportunities, typically for trumpet, saxophone, or trombone, allowing individual musicians to shine within the ensemble context.