Composed for the Northwestern University Jazz Ensemble, this gem opens with a misterioso 12/8 minor blues which is evocative of the classic Ellington/Strayhorn orchestrations of the 1950s and '60s. The

Using only the three chords of the classic blues progression, this down-and-dirty blues chart will end your jazz concert with a bang! Featuring a catchy riff and wailing sax soli, Backseat Driver

Big Red is an original, blues based, uptempo swing tune featuring the saxophone section. Makes a good opener or closer, with an open solo section for the saxes. 1st trumpet to written A. 1st

Blooz is an easy, shuffle B-flat blues with optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn and tuba. With a stop-time solo section and an ensemble shout chorus, this tune will be a band favorite.