Perdido Street Blues

Here is a transcription of The New Orleans Wanderers ca. 1926. The tune is Perdido Street Blues.

The instrumentation is as follows:

• Clarinet
• 1st Trumpet
• 2nd Trumpet
• Trombone
• Piano
• Banjo/Guitar (one part)
• Bass
• Tuba
• Drums
• Score

This chart features wonderful ensemble and solo parts which are completely written out.

This chart’s level of difficulty is rated: Medium. This rating typically means the average musician will be able to play it successfully after a few attempts. Tempo, key, and instrumental range all could pose a challenge.