It Is What It Is

This jazz chart is not your average blues in F! The rhythm section establishes the groove before lively back‑and‑forth exchanges between saxes and trombones. Trombones and baritone sax carry the melody against hard‑hitting background figures, followed by open space for improvised solos over the basic blues progression. Creative ensemble hits lead to a final return of the melody, keeping the swing driving from start to finish. A strong chart for teaching improvisation and swing style at the high school level.