Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Uptempo Blues - Difficult

Publisher: Walrus Music Publishing

Commissioned by the Louisiana State University Jazz Band, Willis Delony, Director 5 saxophones (AATTB), 5 trumpets (5th trumpet optional), 4 trombones (4th is bass trombone), piano, guitar (optional), bass, drums. Uptempo blues featuring bass, piano and baritone saxophone on the melody followed by a swinging saxophone soli. Solos for bass and trumpet 2. Contrapuntal ensemble leading to a powerful climax. Lead trumpet to high F (written); lead trombone to high A. Recorded on the Greg Yasinitsky CD YAZZ Band.

Full Score
2 Alto Saxophones
2 Tenor Saxophones
Baritone Saxophone
5 Trumpets (Trumpet 5 Optional)
3 Trombones
Bass Trombone
Guitar (Optional)
Piano
Bass
Drums

Trumpet 1: F6