Easy Blues Sheet Music

With its roots in early jazz, "Basin Street Blues" is a great way to introduce the concept of "call and response" to your young players. This arrangement scored for 6 horns features solid ensemble sco...

Recorded by Peggy Lee in 1958, this sultry swing tune went on to become her signature song and has remained a popular standard. Paul's version for young players definitely retains the 'cool' factor wi...

One of the classic early hits by the Beatles, this catchy tune features an immediately recognizable melody and a driving swing/shuffle style. Included in this version for young players is the famous g...

Here's a great-sounding slow blues from master jazz pianist and composer Red Garland. Terry White's version for young players features tenor sax and trumpet on the head followed by the full sax sectio...

Creatively set in the style of New Orleans street beat, here is a new take on an old favorite. A perfect example of an early jazz tune that stands the test of time, this one is sure to add an element...

This slow cooking shuffle tune became a trademark for Booker T. & The MG's. Roger has done a nice job of adapting it for young players while keeping the feel of the original. Includes solos for alto o...

'Down and dirty' best describes this solid Calvin Custer arrangement of a great old standard. The popularity of this tune has not dimmed over the years, and with Calvin's impeccable voicings, the char...

This is the perfect blues shuffle honky-tonk chart. Brilliant composer/arranger Lisa DeSpain has done an outstanding job with this great tune. Your young players will learn the blues shuffle style qui...

Brass and sax unisons, easy figures and a rich harmonic structure will make this a big hit with everyone. The primary solo is reserved for trumpet (optional written solo provided), but piano adds some...

This dynamic blues shuffle offers optional written solos for alto, tenor, trumpet and/or trombonethe piano player has written solos at the beginning and end as well. For this chart to sound its best,...

Duration 3:30

Here's a blues as only Sammy Nestico could write. Solid and swinging!

Duration 3:00.

Written for developing bands, this chart is a swinging, shuffle blues with a fun saxophone soli, a written or ad lib solo for trumpet, and a richly scored ensemble section. Showcasing the entire dynam...

This driving shuffle with cool lines, surprising harmonies, great rhythm section hooks, and much more makes for a great opener for developing groups. The open solo section (written or ad lib) features...

In this winning and well-articulated swing outing for developing groups, highlights include a tuneful melody supported by accessible secondary lines, some nice stop-time figures, and a couple of 2/4 m...

This great minor blues tune features sturdy swing rhythms and a memorable melody shared by the horn sections of the band. Any instrument may be featured during the written or ad lib open solo section....

This minor blues in the hard bop tradition of Art Blakey and Cannonball Adderley was written for the 2020 District 8 Georgia Honor Jazz Band and is perfect for developing groups. The solo section is w...

This minor blues in the hard bop tradition of Art Blakey and Cannonball Adderley was written for the 2020 District 8 Georgia Honor Jazz Band and is perfect for developing groups. The solo section is w...

This moderate swing chart for developing groups features an easy 8th-note riff melody played by the saxophone section. The brass add reinforcement throughout and lead the ensemble during the shout cho...

A raucous 12 bar blues in the key of Bb with opportunities for everyone to solo. Background riffs are provided for each section and the band is encouraged to come up with their own. After the melody i...