Countin' in the Blues

The title, Countin' In The Blues could be taken in two ways: countin' as in counting in the tempo of the blues, or countin' as in Count Basie. Whichever the case, the chart has been arranged with the traditions of the Count Basie Big Band in mind.

Grade Level: 2
Copyright: 2012
Publisher: Brolga Music
Category: Jazz Ensemble

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Sample PDFs

• Countin' In The Blues - Sample Score.pdf

Instrumentation

Alto Saxophone 1, 2
Tenor Saxophone 1, 2
Optional Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet 1, 2, 3
Optional Trumpet (4)
Trombone 1, 2
Optional Trombone (3, 4)
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drums
Vibraphone (optional)

Optional C Flute
Optional French Horn (Trombone 1)
Optional Baritone TC/ Tenor Saxophone (Trombone 1, 2)
Tuba