Details
Summary
- Ensembles:
- Jazz Ensemble
- Composers:
- Michael Sweeney
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- Series:
- Discovery Jazz
- Instrumentation:
- 2 - Alto Sax 1 - 1 2 - Alto Sax 2 - 1 2 - Baritone Sax - 1 2 - Bass - 1 2 - Drums - 1 12 - Full Score - 1 2 - Guitar - 1 3 - Piano - 1 2 - Tenor Sax 1 - 1 2 - Tenor Sax 2 - 1 2 - Trombone 1 - 1 2 - Trombone 2 - 1 2 - Trombone 3 - 1 2 - Trumpet 1 - 1 2 - Trumpet 2 - 1 2 - Trumpet 3 - 1
- UPC:
- 073999745375
- Format:
- Score Set of Parts Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Physical
- Artist:
- Michael Sweeney
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 32
- Size:
- 9.0x12.0x0.177 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.71 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: HL.7474537
Composed by Michael Sweeney. Discovery Jazz. Blues, Jazz, Swing. Full Score and Parts. 32 pages. Hal Leonard #7474537. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.7474537).UPC: 073999745375. 9.0x12.0x0.177 inches.
First released in 1992, this excellent blues original has stood the test of time. Perfect for teaching style and introducing the blues scale as a basis for improvisation. Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.
Song List
Água De Beber (Water To Drink)
Blues Machine
Charlie Brown Theme
Come Sail Away
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
It's only a Paper Moon
Joy To The World
The Look Of Love
Mystic Traveler
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- Series:
- Discovery Jazz
- Artists:
- Michael Sweeney
- Ensemble:
- Jazz Ensemble
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.7 Rating
3 reviews
Anonymous
Dec 16, 2025
While primarily a jazz ensemble chart, the piano part in 'Blues Machine' provides excellent harmonic and rhythmic support. For a collaborative pianist, it’s a well-voiced accompaniment that lays a solid blues foundation for the melody instruments. If working with a vocalist, the clear structure allows for easy melodic improvisation over a strong, consistent rhythmic groove, making it adaptable.
Sarah M.
Dec 15, 2025
Blues Machine is a fantastic choice for beginning jazz ensemble students. Its Grade 1-2 difficulty makes it accessible for teaching blues style and improvisation fundamentals using the blues scale. The Hal Leonard Discovery Jazz series ensures a clear, well-engraved score and parts, perfect for rhythmic and reading development. Highly recommended for school and community bands looking for a solid blues original.
Marcus J.
Dec 14, 2025
What a fun piece! Michael Sweeney's 'Blues Machine' is a total blast to play. As an adult learner, the Grade 1-2 difficulty is just right—challenging enough to feel rewarding, but completely achievable. It really captures that classic blues and swing vibe, making you feel like you're part of a real jazz band. Great for relaxing and enjoying some authentic jazz music at home.
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This score is ideal for Middle School / Early High School Jazz Ensembles and their Directors because the Full Jazz Ensemble instrumentation is perfect for school and community usage, allowing musicians to enjoy an arrangement explicitly designed for developing players, ensuring appropriate technical demand.
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