BIRTH OF THE BLUES
Arranged by Tom Kubis
Cat #: W-55458
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Audio Sample:
Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement
Description: Swing - Difficult
Publisher: Walrus Music Publishing
Tom Kubis' take on "Birth of the Blues" puts a delightfully playful spin on an old classic. After a bombastic introduction, the melody is handled by one trumpet atop the woodwind section and features several cutesy (but tricky) alterations to the original tune. The post-melody shout chorus features some similar tricks in a unison trumpet line. The final shout chorus takes several cues from the classic Basie sound, but be warned that your ensemble needs a strong lead trumpet player who can handle the lengthy blow!
Full Score
2 Alto Saxophones (Alto Saxophone 1 Doubles Flute)
2 Tenor Saxophones
Baritone Saxophone
4 Trumpets
4 Trombones
Piano
Bass
Drums
2 Alto Saxophones (Alto Saxophone 1 Doubles Flute)
2 Tenor Saxophones
Baritone Saxophone
4 Trumpets
4 Trombones
Piano
Bass
Drums
Trumpet 1: F#6
Trumpet 2: D6
Trombone 1: B4
Trumpet 2: D6
Trombone 1: B4