The original score was heavily influenced by the Jazz Age of the 1920s and 30s—the era in which Hercule Poirot solves his cases. While the original TV track features a prominent piano and clarinet arrangement, the melody translates exceptionally well to the saxophone (particularly the Alto or Soprano Sax).
The most useful resources are fan-made transcriptions. Websites like Musescore.com and SheetMusicDirect (user-uploaded section) host accurate note-for-note transcriptions of the original Danny Moss solo. Search for "Poirot Theme – Tenor Sax" or "Hercule Poirot Theme." poirot theme sheet music sax hot
Since the keyword implies a desire for immediate access, here are your best bets for digital sheet music that matches this specific mood: The original score was heavily influenced by the
The original theme was performed by British saxophone legend Stan Sulzmann Websites like Musescore
. The "hot" quality you are looking for comes from several musical elements: Smoky Timbre
If you are arranging this for a band, the "hot" sax should be supported by: