Time Out (D.Menza)

Experience the electrifying energy of Don Menza's iconic big band arrangement of "Time Out," famously performed by Buddy Rich. This jazz standard chart, complete with a full score, delivers a powerful and authentic sound perfect for professional ensembles seeking a classic yet thrilling performance piece. Don Menza’s "Time Out" is an original composition, showcasing his distinctive voice as both a composer and arranger. While the title "Time Out" might evoke the Dave Brubeck Quartet's seminal album, Menza's piece is an entirely separate work, a high-octane big band original that became a signature tune for the Buddy Rich Big Band. This arrangement captures the relentless drive and precision that defined Rich's ensembles, making it an indispensable addition to any big band library. This easy-difficulty arrangement for big band features a standard instrumentation of five saxophones (Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone), four trumpets, four trombones (including Bass Trombone), and a full rhythm section (Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums). The chart is characterized by its driving, up-tempo swing feel, demanding crisp articulation and rhythmic accuracy from all sections.