Birth of the Blues

Words by B.G. DeSylva and Lew Brown, music by Ray Henderson / arr. Jerry Burns

This swing era classic has been given new life with this very playable Jerry Burns arrangement. Lots of strong block scoring and a tasty trumpet solo make this a solid choice for any band!

Instrumentation: Trumpets, French Horn, Trombones, Baritone, Tuba, Flute, Clarinets, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Mallets, Snare Drum, Multi Toms, Cymbals, Tonal Bass Drums.

For European bands B flat tuba parts are included. E flat tuba parts are available on request