Lockjaw Blues (F.Boland)

Experience the electrifying energy of Francy Boland's iconic big band arrangement of "Lockjaw Blues." This 32-page sheet music package brings the classic jazz standard to life with all the swagger and swing characteristic of Boland's masterful touch. Designed for intermediate to advanced big band ensembles, this arrangement provides individual parts for Alto Saxophone (2), Tenor Saxophone (2), Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet (4), Trombone (4), Piano, Bass, and Drums, ensuring a tight and dynamically rich performance. The arrangement captures an authentic big band sound, perfect for a bluesy showstopper that will thrill any audience. Boland's "Lockjaw Blues" arrangement evokes a medium-fast swing tempo feel, driven by a walking bass line and a propulsive drum beat. Harmonically, it leans into the rich, blues-infused voicings typical of classic big band jazz, featuring sophisticated yet accessible chord progressions.