Quintessence (Q.Jones - S.Nestico)

“Quintessence (Q.Jones - S.Nestico)” is cataloged as a big band arrangement with Quincy Jones credited as arranger and the original composer field listed as Various. No style is specified in the supplied metadata, so the catalog description focuses on the documented format and contents rather than assigning a stylistic category. The arrangement is provided for a 17-part ensemble covering five saxophone parts, four trumpets, four trombones, guitar, piano, bass, and drum set. A conductor score is confirmed, along with individual parts for the listed instruments. At 44 pages, the set provides a full score-and-parts format for rehearsal and performance preparation. The difficulty is marked medium, making this a practical selection for ensembles seeking a substantial big band chart with a complete rhythm section and standard four-section brass and saxophone instrumentation. The title is presented exactly as cataloged, including the parenthetical credit notation. Because the metadata does not document a specific style, date, duration, key, featured soloist, or other performance characteristics, those details are not assigned here. This listing is intended to help directors, librarians, and players confirm the arrangement’s credited personnel, ensemble requirements, part coverage, and documented difficulty before programming it. This medium-difficulty big band arrangement includes a confirmed conductor score and individual parts. The documented instrumentation comprises Alto Saxophones 1–2, Tenor Saxophones 1–2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drum Set. No additional style or performance details are specified in the catalog metadata. Q: What is the title of the arrangement? A: The title is listed as “Quintessence (Q.Jones - S.Nestico).” Q: Who is credited in the catalog metadata? A: Quincy Jones is credited as arranger, while the original composer field is listed as Various. Q: What ensemble and instrumentation are included? A: It is scored for big band with 17 listed parts: five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones, guitar, piano, bass, and drum set. Q: What materials and difficulty level are documented? A: The arrangement is marked medium difficulty and includes a confirmed conductor score and individual parts.