Afro Blue (Easy Jazz Ensemble With CD)

Publisher : Hal Leonard
Series: Easy Jazz Ensemble Series
Artist: John Coltrane
Composer: Mongo Santamaria
Arranger: Michael Sweeney
Difficulty Level: 2

With an almost hypnotic 3/4 rhythmic pattern, here is an effective yet easy version of this standard made famous by John Coltrane. The saxes are featured on the first chorus then the brass get a chorus of their own. The simple solo section (using a single scale) makes this a great training piece for improvisation (sample solos are provided for all keys). A marvelously unique offering at the easy level.

Instrumentation:
Full Score
1st Eb Alto Sax
2nd Eb Alto Sax
1st Bb Tenor Sax
2nd Bb Tenor Sax (optional)
Eb Baritone Sax
1st Bb Trumpet
2nd Bb Trumpet
3rd Bb Trumpet
4th Trumpet (optional)
1st Trombone
2nd Trombone
3rd Trombone
4th Trombone (optional)
Piano
Guitar (optional)
Bass
Drums
Aux. Percussion (optional)