Blowin' The Blues (B.Holcombe)

Ignite your big band's performance with B. Holcombe's electrifying arrangement of "Blowin' The Blues." This advanced-level jazz standard, expertly crafted for a full big band, delivers a powerful and authentic blues experience. While the original composer remains unknown, Holcombe’s arrangement imbues this classic form with a contemporary big band sound. The arrangement features a driving, medium-up swing tempo feel, characteristic of classic big band blues charts, maintaining a consistent rhythmic pulse throughout. Harmonically, it explores traditional blues progressions with sophisticated voicings, offering rich textures for the brass and saxophone sections. Musicians will appreciate the intricate horn lines, which are both challenging and rewarding to perform, alongside a robust rhythm section part that provides a solid foundation. This 60-page arrangement includes a full score and all individual parts for 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.