Blame It on the Blues is the perfect vehicle for developing jazzers to learn the essentials of swing rhythms and phrasing. Doug Beach knows how to do this kind of chart very, very well and this one is no exception! The blues harmonies create a foundation that players will feel comfortable with in both the ensemble sections and the written or improvised solo spots. Additional features include some sax solis and effective call and response phrases between the saxes and brass. Scored for standard big band, it will sound great with optional reduced or expanded instrumentation. Great chart!