Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Swing - Difficult

Publisher: Walrus Music Publishing

Originally written to feature legendary veteran bassist Earl May, longtime member of Frank Foster's Loud Minority big band rhythm section, this chart is perfect for the big band bassist who rarely takes solos. A simple 12-bar blues in F major, the tune merely requires an ability to improvise on the blues. Along with bits of interesting ensemble work, your bassist gets to blow on some straight-out blues changes, walk some behind a trombone solo, and make the final statement of the melody with a tag and a slowed down ending.

Full Score
2 Alto Saxophones
2 Tenor Saxophones
Baritone Saxophone
5 Trumpets
3 Trombones
Bass Trombone
Piano
Bass
Drums

Trumpet 1: A6
Trumpets 2-3: G6
Trombone 1: C5