Sugar Blues

Here is a chart transcribed from Leona Williams and her Dixieland Band (The Original Memphis Five) Ca. 1922.  The tune is Sugar blues.

The instrumentation is as follows:

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

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

This chart’s level of difficulty is rated: Easy. This rating means the tempo, key, and instrumental range is manageable for most musicians. It is great for beginners to trad jazz.