Triple Feature (L.Niehaus)

Unleash the swing with Lennie Niehaus's iconic "Triple Feature" big band arrangement. This meticulously crafted 45-page score, complete with individual parts for a full big band instrumentation including five saxophones (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax), four trumpets, four trombones, piano, bass, and drums, delivers classic jazz energy perfect for any ensemble. Niehaus's masterful charts provide a thrilling, dynamic experience for musicians, blending intricate harmonies with infectious rhythms. "Triple Feature" embodies a medium difficulty, making it accessible for both advanced high school and collegiate jazz ensembles, as well as professional big bands. The arrangement features a driving, medium-up swing tempo feel, characterized by sophisticated voicings and a call-and-response interplay between sections. Expect engaging ensemble passages with clear dynamic contrasts, interspersed with well-structured solo sections that allow for improvisation within the established harmonic framework.