By Buddy Morrlow. By Jimmy Forrest, Lewis C. Simpkins, and Oscar Washington. Arranged by Eric Burger. Blues, Jazz. Score and parts. 48 pages. Eric Burger Music #215643. Published by Eric Burger Music

Violin Solo - Interactive Download

SKU: HX.407006

By Buddy Morrlow. This edition: Interactive Download,scorch. Standards. 2 pages. Hal Leonard - Digital #588520. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital (HX.407006).

Trombone Duet Trombone - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1285288

By Buddy Morrlow. By Jimmy Forrest, Lewis C. Simpkins, and Oscar Washington. Arranged by P. R. Frederick. Blues,Jazz,Pop. Score. 7 pages. P. R. Frederick #876404. Published by P. R. Frederick (A0.1285288).

Night Train is a twelve-bar blues instrumental standard first recorded by Jimmy Forrest in 1951. The timeless nature of Night Train and its ability to be adapted to different musical styles have contributed to its continued popularity. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, ensuring its place in music history. Here it’s arranged as a trombone duet. A score and separate parts are provided.

Small Ensemble Drum Set,Drums,Trombone,Tuba - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.870820

By Buddy Morrlow. By Jimmy Forrest. Arranged by Ron Dekker. Contemporary. Score and parts. 16 pages. Linden Brass Press Inc. #4994333. Published by Linden Brass Press Inc. (A0.870820).

Your trombone class can let loose a little mayhem with this fun arrangement of a jazz standard! Range is moderate, making it playable by high-school level groups, or perhaps strong middle-school groups.

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1022605

By Buddy Morrlow. By Jimmy Forrest, Lewis C. Simpkins, and Oscar Washington. Arranged by Bernie Schweickart. Blues,Film/TV,Jazz,Standards. Score. 2 pages. Dogwooddigs #627951. Published by Dogwooddigs (A0.1022605).

Great Dance Tune. Fun To Play!!

Flute Solo - Interactive Download

SKU: HX.400695

By Buddy Morrlow. This edition: Interactive Download,scorch. Blues,Jazz,Standards. Individual part. 2 pages. Hal Leonard - Digital #588520. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital (HX.400695).

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1371340

By Buddy Morrlow. By Jimmy Forrest, Lewis C. Simpkins, and Oscar Washington. Arranged by Paul Lichty. Blues,Jazz. 52 pages. Paul Lichty Music #955551. Published by Paul Lichty Music (A0.1371340).

Thank you for considering this arrangement! The catchy melody and triplet feel will provide many opportunities for growth in your developing jazz ensemble.

Listening to recordings of the tune is a must for emulating the style of the piece. Two good reference recordings are found on the following albums:

Night Train - Jimmy Forrest

Grey's Mood Al Grey (w/ Jimmy Forrest)

There's also a terrific Youtube video of Jimmy Forrest performing it with the Count Basie Orchestra.

This chart can be done with the following instrumentation: Altos 1 + 2, Tenor 1, Bari, Trumpets 1-2, Trombones 1-2, Piano, Bass, and Drums. If you'd like me to make parts for other instruments (flute, horn, etc.), please reach out to me.

I couldn't think of too many blues heads that'd be able to teach two essential jazz concepts (the blues and slow swing feel) that would be as catchy and as fun as Night Train. Your kids will be playing this tune a lot in the band room!

Whenever chord symbols are present, bass players can make up their own bass lines and guitarists/pianists their own voicings. This chart's slow tempo and familiar harmonic structure can provide young players with a bridge to developing their own improvised bass lines and comping skills.

The plunger work in the beginning is fun, but not required (in case you don't trust middle school students with plungers :))

If your rhythm section players need easier or harder parts, let me know and I'm happy to provide.

Feel free to add additional soloists if desired. The trombone solo can be repeated for additional soloists.

Enjoy Night Train!

Large Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Clarinet,Drum Set,Euphonium,Flute,Guitar,Piano Accompaniment,Tenor Saxophone,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.768561

By Buddy Morrlow. By Jimmy Forrest. Arranged by Jim Evans. Contemporary. Score and parts. 22 pages. Beginning.band #5375311. Published by beginning.band (A0.768561).

Jimmie Forrest classic arranged for young jazz combo. 

Feature for flute, clarinet, alto sax, or trumpet,

Part 1: Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, or Trumpet
Part 2: Clarinet, Alto Sax or Trumpet
Part 3: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trombone, or Baritone
Part 4: Guitar
Part 5: Bass (Optional piano, Bass Clarinet, Bari Sax, Tuba)
Optional Piano can cover parts 4 and 5 if needed
Drum Set

Clarinet Duet Clarinet - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1285218

By Buddy Morrlow. By Jimmy Forrest, Lewis C. Simpkins, and Oscar Washington. Arranged by P. R. Frederick. Blues,Jazz,Pop. 2 scores. 7 pages. P. R. Frederick #876332. Published by P. R. Frederick (A0.1285218).

Night Train is a twelve-bar blues instrumental standard first recorded by Jimmy Forrest in 1951. The timeless nature of Night Train and its ability to be adapted to different musical styles have contributed to its continued popularity. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, ensuring its place in music history. Here it’s arranged as a clarinet duet. A score and separate parts are provided.

Trumpet Duet Trumpet - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1285290

By Buddy Morrlow. By Jimmy Forrest, Lewis C. Simpkins, and Oscar Washington. Arranged by P. R. Frederick. Blues,Jazz,Pop. Score. 7 pages. P. R. Frederick #876406. Published by P. R. Frederick (A0.1285290).

Night Train is a twelve-bar blues instrumental standard first recorded by Jimmy Forrest in 1951. The timeless nature of Night Train and its ability to be adapted to different musical styles have contributed to its continued popularity. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, ensuring its place in music history. Here it’s arranged as a trumpet duet. A score and separate parts are provided.

Bass Transcription,Bass Voice - Digital Download

SKU: HX.403457

By Buddy Morrlow and Ray Brown. This edition: scorch. Jazz. Score. 4 pages. Hal Leonard - Digital #588520. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital (HX.403457).

Clarinet Solo - Interactive Download

SKU: HX.400707

By Buddy Morrlow. This edition: Interactive Download,scorch. Blues,Jazz,Standards. Individual part. 2 pages. Hal Leonard - Digital #588520. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital (HX.400707).