Smooth (M.Lewis)

“Smooth (M.Lewis)” is a big band arrangement credited to arranger Mike Lewis, with original composition credited to Ital Shur. The catalog record identifies the ensemble as Big Band and lists the arrangement at an advanced difficulty level. No style designation is specified in the available metadata, so this entry focuses on the documented instrumentation and format rather than assigning a stylistic category. The arrangement lists 19 instruments and parts: Alto Saxophones 1 and 2; Tenor Saxophones 1 and 2; Baritone Saxophone; Trumpets 1 through 4; Trombones 1 through 4; Piano; Bass; Drum Set; Percussion (Congas); Guitar; and Flute. Individual parts are confirmed. A conductor score is not confirmed in the supplied catalog information and is therefore not described as included. At 59 pages, the arrangement represents a substantial big band chart for an ensemble with a complete saxophone, trumpet, and trombone section, supported by rhythm-section parts and additional flute and congas parts. Musicians and ensemble librarians can use the listed instrumentation to check compatibility with their personnel before preparing the chart. The title is recorded exactly as “Smooth (M.Lewis),” preserving the catalog’s arranger notation while separately identifying Mike Lewis as the arranger and Ital Shur as the original composer. This is an advanced Big Band arrangement with 59 pages and confirmed individual parts. The listed instrumentation comprises Alto Saxophones 1–2, Tenor Saxophones 1–2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Piano, Bass, Drum Set, Percussion (Congas), Guitar, and Flute. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata. Q: Who arranged “Smooth (M.Lewis)”? A: The arrangement is credited to Mike Lewis, and the original composer is credited as Ital Shur. Q: What ensemble and difficulty level are specified? A: It is cataloged for Big Band and is marked advanced difficulty. Q: Are a conductor score and individual parts included? A: The catalog confirms individual parts. A conductor score is not confirmed in the supplied metadata. Q: Which instruments and parts are listed? A: The listed instrumentation includes five saxophone parts, eight brass parts comprising four trumpets and four trombones, piano, bass, drum set, percussion (congas), guitar, and flute.