The Thumb

“The Thumb” is a jazz arrangement by Terry White of a composition credited to Wes Montgomery. Written for big band, this edition provides a documented 37-page set for a broad ensemble of winds, rhythm-section instruments, and vibraphone. The listed instrumentation includes C Flute; 1st and 2nd Eb Alto Saxophones; 1st and 2nd Bb Tenor Saxophones; Eb Baritone Saxophone; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Bb Trumpets; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Trombones; Guitar; Piano; Bass; Drums; and Vibraphone. Individual parts are confirmed, supporting practical preparation for the specified ensemble. The arrangement is cataloged at medium difficulty, making that level the appropriate reference for musicians and directors evaluating the material. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata, so this listing does not represent one as included. The catalog record identifies the work by title, arranger, original composer, jazz style, big-band format, page count, difficulty, and documented instrument coverage. It is therefore suited to ensembles seeking a medium-difficulty jazz big-band arrangement with clearly identified parts across saxophones, brass, rhythm section, flute, and vibraphone. The title and credits provide the primary work identification, while the instrumentation and confirmed individual parts define the practical scope of the edition. This medium-difficulty big-band arrangement is documented at 37 pages with confirmed individual parts. The listed ensemble includes C Flute, five saxophone parts, three trumpet parts, three trombone parts, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, and Vibraphone. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata. Q: Who arranged “The Thumb,” and who is credited as the original composer? A: “The Thumb” is arranged by Terry White, with Wes Montgomery listed as the original composer. Q: What style and ensemble are listed? A: It is cataloged as a Jazz arrangement for Big Band. Q: What difficulty level and page count are documented? A: The arrangement is listed as medium difficulty and has 37 pages. Q: What materials and instruments are documented? A: Confirmed individual parts are listed for flute, saxophones, trumpets, trombones, guitar, piano, bass, drums, and vibraphone. A conductor score is not confirmed.