Basin Street Blues (L.Wagner)

Swing into action with L. Wagner's sensational big band arrangement of the timeless jazz standard, "Basin Street Blues." This meticulously crafted, 25-page set, available as an instant PDF download, provides a full score and individual parts for a complete big band instrumentation, including Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums. L. Wagner's arrangement captures the soulful essence of this New Orleans classic, presenting a medium-difficulty chart suitable for both educational and professional ensembles. The arrangement embodies an authentic big band sound, characterized by rich, traditional jazz harmonies and a driving rhythm section that evokes the feel of a classic New Orleans street parade or a bustling speakeasy. Musicians will appreciate the clear articulation and dynamic contrasts, from powerful ensemble passages to nuanced, expressive melodic lines.