Don’t Be Late

Description

Here is the perfect combination of a strong melody, great scoring and many of the swing figures that are essential for young players to learn. And the approachable blues changes in B flat concert make this a great chart for encouraging young players to improvise. With flexible Jazz Foundations scoring, this chart is accessible to groups with any instrumentation.

Program Notes

All young players need to learn about the blues, which is arguably the most important song form in jazz. “Don’t Be Late” offers a multitude of teaching opportunities. The rhythmic figures used are some of the most basic and important building blocks in the swing feel. Also, the harmonic form is a 12-bar blues, providing exposure to this essential form.