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"Late Train Blues"

GENERAL INFORMATION
Title Late Train Blues
ComposerF.G.J. Absil
Instrum.Extended Big Band
DateFebruary 1991
Duration5'00
StyleBlues (ad lib solo for Tenor Saxophone and Piano)
KeyBb
Meter4/4
Measures114
Tempo160 BPM
Grade3

FULL INSTRUMENTATION

A musical score excerpt
  • Flute, Clarinet in Bb 1-2;
  • Alto Saxophone 1-2, Tenor Saxophone 1-2, Baritone Saxophone;
  • Trumpet 1-2-3, Trombone 1-2-3;
  • Jazz Guitar, Piano, Double Bass, Drums.

NOTES FOR THE PERFORMER

Late Train Blues is a medium tempo blues in swing style. The instrumentation asks for an extended big band or small concert band with rhythm section. The piece has ad lib solo features for Tenor Saxophone 1 and Piano.