Salty Dog Blues

Here is a transcription of Freddie Keppard and his Jazz Cardinals Ca. 1926.  The tune is Salty Dog Blues.

The instrumentation is as follows: 

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

This chart features wonderful ensemble and solo parts which are completely written out. There is a solo ad lib solo section instead of the vocal. 

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.