Bernie's Tune

In 1960 Bill Holman was flown to New York from California to help expand the book for Gerry Mulligan's "Concert Jazz Band." This version of Bernie's Tune was probably arranged during this period. Mulligan's concept of the "Concert Jazz Band" was a large small group. He wanted the enlarged sound of several players with the looseness of the rhythm section found in small groups. This chart in particular is an opportunity for improvisation for Mulligan on baritone sax, tenor sax (perhaps Zoot Sims), trumpet (Conte Candoli), and trombone (Bob Brookmeyer). This is a straightforward version of the familiar tune, with classic Holman counterpoint. There is a gag ending when the band launches into an old-timey version of Julius Fucik's Entry of the Gladiators. Instrumentation: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, 2 Baritone Saxophones, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Bass and Drums. Ranges: Trumpet 1 to C6, Trombone 1 to Ab4, Trombone 2 to A4.