SKU: A0.1231975

Here’s a huge hit of the past by Bobby Gentry. The arrangement moves back and forth between the keys of Bb and C and contains lots of interesting backgrounds along with suggested solos for Alto Sax and Guitar. The solos are followed by an ensemble section between Saxes and Brass before leading to a repeat of the theme. Intermediate level. Score 36 pages - Legal size, Parts Letter size.

SKU: A0.1453562

ODE TO BILLY JOE- Arrangement for Little Big Band/ Jazz Ensemble. Ode to Billie Joe is a haunting and enigmatic folk song written and performed by Bobbie Gentry. Released in 1967, the song quickly became a sensation, topping the charts and earning critical acclaim for its evocative storytelling and haunting melody. This is a Funky version of the 60’s hit. Difficulty: Intermediate. 

Little Big Band- The arrangement is playable with rhythm section (piano/guitar, bass, drums)and 3 to 6 horns. Horns in order of importance: 1st Trumpet (1st Part), Alto Saxophone (2nd Part), Trombone (3rd Part), Tenor Saxophone (4th Part), Baritone Saxophone (5th Part), 2nd Trumpet (6th Part). Includes an optional Vibraphone/Guitar part and alternate parts for the Baritone Saxophone (Trombone), the 2nd Trumpet (Alto Saxophone), and the Trombone (Tenor Saxophone).

Also see: You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’, Stand By Me, Yesterday, All I Have To Do Is Dream, Killing Me Softly With His Song, Ease On Down The Road, Embraceable You, I’m Gonna Sit Right Down…, In The Mood, Jersey Bounce, Oh, Lady Be Good, Memories Of You, My Buckets Got A Hole In It, Ode To Billy Joe, Stride (based on a theme from Rhapsody In Blue), The Summer Knows, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Where Or When. Arranged by John Hoesly.

SKU: A0.1306943

Fancy is a song written and recorded by Bobbie Gentry in 1969. The country song was a crossover pop music hit for Gentry, reaching the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and the top 30 of the Billboard country chart. It was covered in 1990 by country music artist Reba McEntire on her album Rumor Has It.

This arrangement is for piano, voice and flute.