Bring authentic West Coast jazz energy to your ensemble with this faithful transcription of “Blues” from Quincy Jones’ classic film score for Free and Easy (1961). Written during an early and highly influential period of Jones’ career, this blues captures the relaxed swing, sharp voicings, and cinematic flair that helped define his sound.

This jazz band transcription is carefully prepared from the original recording, preserving the original harmonies, rhythmic feel, articulations, and ensemble balance. The chart showcases tasteful blues phrasing, classic sectional writing, and idiomatic jazz orchestration that makes it both educational and highly enjoyable to perform.

Perfect for concerts, festivals, study of classic jazz arranging, or repertoire expansion, this arrangement works well for advanced high school, college, and professional jazz bands.

Features:

• Authentic transcription of Quincy Jones’ Blues from Free and Easy

• Scored for standard jazz band

• Clear notation with detailed articulations and dynamics

• Ideal for performance or study of classic jazz film scoring

  
  

A must-have chart for ensembles looking to explore the roots of Quincy Jones’ jazz writing and add a timeless blues to their repertoire.