New Orleans Blues: String Orchestra Conductor Score

New Orleans is a destination for tourists and the Mississippi River, but it is also the headstream of much of jazz and blues music. This is a setting of two great traditional New Orleans melodies, "Joe Turner" and "Worried Man Blues." The cellos state the first theme and then the chart expands with each section playing an important role. An exciting ensemble section provides a spot for improvisation or performing the written solos that are included. (4:45)