Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Swing - Medium Difficult

Publisher: Walrus Music Publishing

This is a medium blues swing chart in the key of F, dedicated to the late great bassist Paul Chambers. Scored for 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, and rhythm, with optional guitar, no doubles. This chart features the bass player with an optional cadenza at the beginning followed by a blues solo. The bass is also featured on the melody; shared with the solo trumpet. There is a challenging sax soli and tutti section with open solo sections. The lead trumpet plays a few passages going up to the high concert B natural. This chart is a great feature and challenge for any bass player and college or pro bands.

Full Score
2 Alto Saxophones
2 Tenor Saxophones
Baritone Saxophone
4 Trumpets
4 Trombones
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drums

Trumpet 1: G6
Trombone 1: Bb4