Aunt Hagar's Blues by W.C. Handy Jazz Ensemble - Sheet Music
By Robert WoodsHaving been the first person to actually transcribe and document the blues, W. C. Handy (1873 - 1958) earned the title "Father of the Blues." Aunt Hagar's Blues is his third composition and it has been recorded by everyone from Louis Armstrong to the GRP All Star Band. This arrangement uses the same lazy blues feel (quarter note = 80) of the original and includes written solos for trumpet or trombone. The music in this series may be performed with one alto saxophone, one tenor saxophone (optional alto 2), one trumpet, one trombone, piano, bass and drums. Each set includes parts for 2 alto saxophones, 2 alto sax 2 (optional substitute for tenor saxophone), 2 tenor saxophones, 1 baritone saxophone, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 2 flutes, 2 clarinets, 1 horn, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Each piece also comes with a CD featuring a full recording and a practice track for your soloists.
Details
Summary
- Format:
- Set of Parts Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Physical
- Artist:
- W.C. Handy
- Arrangers:
- Robert Woods
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 9 x 12 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 2.09 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: LO.60-1272H
Composed by W.C. Handy. Arranged by Robert Woods. Jazz Basics Series. Jazz. Score and set of parts. Heritage Music Press #60/1272H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.60-1272H).UPC: 000308104639. 9 x 12 inches.
Having been the first person to actually transcribe and document the blues, W. C. Handy (1873 - 1958) earned the title "Father of the Blues." Aunt Hagar's Blues is his third composition and it has been recorded by everyone from Louis Armstrong to the GRP All Star Band. This arrangement uses the same lazy blues feel (quarter note = 80) of the original and includes written solos for trumpet or trombone. The music in this series may be performed with one alto saxophone, one tenor saxophone (optional alto 2), one trumpet, one trombone, piano, bass and drums. Each set includes parts for 2 alto saxophones, 2 alto sax 2 (optional substitute for tenor saxophone), 2 tenor saxophones, 1 baritone saxophone, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 2 flutes, 2 clarinets, 1 horn, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Each piece also comes with a CD featuring a full recording and a practice track for your soloists.
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- Ensemble:
- Jazz Ensemble
- Publisher:
- Heritage Music Press