Description

Composed by Drew Zaremba (as recorded on Lab 2014)

ASCAP Honorable Mention

In another greasy Thaddian tribute, I penned Blues for Gabe in 2015, which won him recognition as a JEN Young Composer award as well as an ASCAP Young Composer honorable mention. Originally written for Gabe Evens, this was recorded originally by the One O’Clock Lab Band. Named in the style of many great blues charts, the piece predominantly features the piano chair, with blowing time given to the bass as well. This slow 16-bar blues will challenge the band with the complex textures, but holds together in its melody and attitude.

Feel: Slow Grinding Swing

Tempo: Quarter Note = 76

Solos: Piano feature, Bass solo

Additional Notes: Highest Trumpet note is written E

Instrumentation:

Standard Big Band

• 4 Trumpets
• 4 Trombones
• 5 Saxophones (Alto, Alto, Tenor, Tenor, Bari)
• 4 Rhythm (Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums)

Doubles:

• Reed 1: Alto, Soprano, Piccolo
• Reed 2: Alto, Soprano, Clarinet
• Reed 3: Tenor, Soprano
• Reed 4: Tenor
• Reed 5: Bari, Bass Clarinet