Murray's Blues

This traditional and swinging blues was a commission for a NY area high school band. It starts out with a short rubato section, and then shifts to a shuffle, reminiscent of Thad Jones' music from the 1960s.

Difficulty Level:
 easy/medium
Lead Trumpet Range:
 High D
Doubles:
none
Solos: various
Instrumentation: 5 reeds, 4 trumpets, 4 bones, piano, bass, drums