This is an outstanding set of combo books containing 10 accessible arrangements of blues tunes playable by any combination of horns plus rhythm section.
The keyboard/C instrument book also includes a CD that provides full performance recordings and serves as a play-along practice tape.
Contents:
- Blues Is My Favorite Color
- Sweet Home Chicago
- Say What?
- Full Moon Blues
- Woody’s Blues
- Beale Street Blues
- St. Louie Blues
- Tickle Ya
- Low Down, Slow Down Blues
- Frankie & Johnny
The First Gig Combo Series by Paul and Andy Clark is a terrific set of combo books for your youngest players, playable with rhythm section plus any horn or combination of horns. These tunes are the perfect materials to get a combo started in your program, or for use by jazz bands with severe instrumentation problems. Each arrangement includes chord symbols for all instruments and a scale chart for use in improvisation classes. Styles, keys and ranges have all been selected to insure a positive experience for inexperienced combo players.