'Round Midnight (P.Lawrence)

Elevate your big band's repertoire with P. Lawrence's stunning arrangement of the jazz standard "'Round Midnight." This meticulously crafted 52-page sheet music package, complete with full score and 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, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums, captures the iconic melancholy and sophisticated harmony of Thelonious Monk's masterpiece. Composed by Thelonious Monk, with significant contributions from Cootie Williams and Bernie Hanighen, "'Round Midnight" stands as one of the most revered and frequently recorded jazz ballads. This advanced-level arrangement preserves the original composition's introspective mood, typically performed at a slow ballad tempo, allowing for expressive phrasing and rich harmonic exploration. P. Lawrence's arrangement features sophisticated voicings that highlight the piece's distinctive harmonic language, employing lush brass and saxophone sections to create a deep, resonant sound.