Doctor Blues

Throw together plenty of great ensemble writing, a few harmonic twists, swinging lines, a little stop-time, punchy brass and a modulation or two and you've got a winner!  This terrific, feel-good tune with no technical problems features a medium tempo and call-and-response writing.  An effective key change before the big finish only adds to the excitement.  There's a written or ad lib solo for alto sax.  Straight-ahead big band jazz at its best!