Yardbird Suite (D.Lieb)

Dick Lieb's masterful big band arrangement of Charlie Parker's iconic "Yardbird Suite" offers a quintessential jazz standard experience, meticulously crafted for a swinging, authentic performance. This advanced-level chart is ideally suited for ambitious high school, college, and professional big bands seeking a challenging and rewarding addition to their repertoire. Lieb's arrangement captures the bebop essence of Parker's original composition, presenting it with a vibrant big band harmonic language and sophisticated rhythmic interplay characteristic of classic jazz orchestrations. The tempo feel is bright and energetic, encouraging a driving swing interpretation from the rhythm section. This comprehensive arrangement for Big Band includes parts 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, along with a full score.