This Here (E.Morales)

E. Morales' advanced big band arrangement of Bobby Timmons' iconic jazz standard "This Here" offers an invigorating and sophisticated addition to any professional or advanced educational ensemble's repertoire. This meticulously crafted score, spanning 53 pages, captures the spirited essence of Timmons' original soulful hard bop composition, first popularized by the Jazz Messengers. Morales’ arrangement maintains the infectious gospel-tinged rhythmic drive and bluesy harmonic language that defines the piece, while expanding its scope for full big band instrumentation. The arrangement features standard big band voicing for Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums, ensuring a rich and powerful sound. This arrangement is designed to showcase a band's dynamic capabilities, incorporating intricate ensemble passages that demand precision and blend, alongside strategically placed solo sections for improvisation, typically over the tune's memorable chord changes.