Recipe For Making Love — Big Band Arrangement by H.Connick Jr.

About This Arrangement

“Recipe For Making Love” is a big band arrangement by H. Connick Jr. that brings a smooth, vocal-style sensibility to the ensemble. This chart likely features a soulful, romantic groove, perfect for setting a sophisticated mood. It’s the kind of piece that allows your rhythm section to really lay back and groove while the horns provide lush harmonies.

This download includes 32 pages of individual instrument parts in a single PDF. No conductor score is included. You'll get all the necessary charts for your saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and rhythm section players.

Charts like this, arranged by artists who are also performers, often have a very practical and playable feel. They're written with an understanding of how musicians interact on the bandstand, making them enjoyable to rehearse and perform. This arrangement would be a great addition for bands looking to expand their repertoire with a contemporary, vocal-influenced big band sound.

Frequently Asked Questions

What instruments are included in the "Recipe For Making Love" arrangement?

This big band arrangement includes parts for 2 Alto Saxes, 2 Tenor Saxes, Baritone Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drums. It provides all the necessary individual charts for a standard big band instrumentation.

What is the difficulty level of this big band chart?

This arrangement by H. Connick Jr. is likely suitable for intermediate to advanced big bands. While specific difficulty isn't given, arrangements from performing artists often balance playability with musical sophistication, making it a rewarding challenge for most ensembles.

Does this download of "Recipe For Making Love" include a full conductor score?

No, this download does not include a full conductor score. It provides 32 pages of individual instrument parts only, compiled into a single PDF. Band directors will need to work from the individual parts.

What style or genre is "Recipe For Making Love"?

This arrangement by H. Connick Jr. falls into a smooth, vocal-influenced big band style, likely with elements of swing and ballad. It's designed to evoke a romantic and sophisticated mood, characteristic of contemporary jazz vocalists and their ensembles.

How many pages are in the "Recipe For Making Love" download and what exactly do I receive?

The download for "Recipe For Making Love" contains 32 pages. You will receive a single PDF file that includes all the individual instrument parts for the big band, covering all saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and the rhythm section.

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