Flat Rock Blues (Jazz Ens Gr. 3.5)

This chart is a simple, fun straight-up rock blues that includes guitar and trombone solos. The horns are featured ‘a cappella’ style before returning to the head and punchy ending.

Genre: Jazz Ensemble | # of Players: Standard
Series: Emerald Jazz Series
Level: 3.5 | Duration: 4:30

Instrumentation
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone 1
Tenor Saxophone 2
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
B-flat Trumpet 4

Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone

Guitar [optional]
Piano
Bass
Drum Set

Program Notes
This chart is a simple, fun straight-up rock blues that includes guitar and trombone solos. The horn section is featured ‘a cappella’ style with tambourine accompaniment before returning to the head and punchy ending. This ‘happy’ blues is a showcase of dynamic contrasts that’s great for teaching. . .and listening!