Buddy's Blues, PDF score and parts for jazz ensemble
Full score and parts for Large Jazz Ensemble. Instrumentation is AATTB saxophone section, 8 brass, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drum Set rhythm section.
*Note that this version of Buddy's Blues is in the key of G. If you'd like the song in the key of F, please purchase from Brava Jazz Publishing.
Solo sections are written for piano and Tenor Sax 2, although the solo section can be opened up for more soloists. Lead Trumpet is featured in this tune both with written parts and short, Maynard-like, improvisatory interjections. Lead Trumpet solo parts can be removed for performance by younger ensembles- tune will still sound great.
Highest note in Lead Trumpet= concert D6 (optional G6 at end)
Buddy's Blues is a character piece in the old-school big band style. Simple riffs make up the melody of the tune and the brass slap the audience around with surprisingly abrupt articulations. Simple chart that will swing hard no matter what.
