Arrangements – Steve Wiest

Big band arrangements from the writer for
Maynard to the One O’Clock bands

Each piece (score and parts) is downloaded as one complete PDF.

Featured Arrangement

Art Appreciation was written as a musical homage to the great Art Blakey with textures and colors reminiscent of Slide Hampton. this popular chart alternates between Afro Cuban (basic groove written out for drums) and straight-ahead swing. AABA form solo space for alto and trombone, each with their own sendoffs. Standard alto-tenor-bari saxophone section no doubles.

Highest note for lead trumpet is a concert C above the staff. The whole thing builds to a swinging double shout chorus, and then ends with a collective improv section. A unique and fun addition to your library!.

Arranged for 5 sax, 4 tbn,
4 tpt, piano, bass, drums

Skill Level: 5/5

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Watch this video to hear the arrangement Miles Slide from Steve’s album The High Road.

“Steve Wiest is one of the finest arrangers on the scene! His music is powerful and lovely. He knows the ensemble and how to use and write for it. It is wonderful to have his creativity added to our jazz repertoire!”

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John Clayton

Bassist, Arranger, Composer

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85 On Sunset

Composer & Arranger: Steve Wiest

Arranged for 5 sax, 4 tbn,
4 tpt, piano, bass, drums

Skill Level: 5/5

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Stompin’ at The Grafton

Composer & Arranger: Steve Wiest

Arranged for 5 sax, 4 tbn,
4 tpt, piano, bass, drums

Skill Level: 5/5

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Ted Talk

Composer & Arranger: Steve Wiest

Arranged for 5 sax, 4 tbn,
4 tpt, piano, bass, drums

Skill Level: 5/5

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Thaditude

Composer & Arranger: Steve Wiest

Arranged for 5 sax, 4 tbn,
4 tpt, piano, bass, drums

Skill Level: 5/5

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Ozark Aire

Composer & Arranger: Steve Wiest

Arranged for 5 sax, 4 tbn,
4 tpt, piano, bass, drums

Skill Level: 5/5

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Princess Deborah

Composer & Arranger: Steve Wiest

Arranged for 5 sax, 4 tbn,
4 tpt, piano, bass, drums

Skill Level: 5/5

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Praise for Steve’s big band arranging

“From the mighty pen of Steve Wiest comes the unexpected, the soulful, and the delightful! From Zimmer to Zappa to Zawinul is his alchemy. Enjoy the journey!”

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Tom Matta

bass trombonist and composer, director of jazz composition and arranging, DePaul University

“Steve has one of the most creative and far-reaching imaginations I’ve ever encountered. Musically, there’s nothing he won’t go for, and, when he does, he always nails it, providing the best kind of adventures. I don’t know how he gets those ideas, but I’m forever glad that he does and that he shares them with us.”

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