Here Comes The Blues (C.Bolling)

Elevate your big band's repertoire with C. Bolling's accessible and dynamic arrangement of "Here Comes The Blues." This 14-page jazz standard, attributed to an unknown composer, delivers an authentic, swinging blues feel, perfectly suited for showcasing your ensemble's versatility and individual soloists. The arrangement features a full conductor score and individual parts for a standard big band instrumentation: 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. Designed with an easy difficulty level, this chart is ideal for developing high school and college jazz ensembles, as well as community bands seeking a polished, yet approachable, performance piece. Its clear notation and logical structure make it highly sight-readable and rehearsal-friendly, allowing bands to achieve a cohesive sound quickly. Bolling's arrangement captures the essence of a classic blues, utilizing traditional big band voicings and rhythmic figures that are both engaging and idiomatic.