Sheet Music Download: “Swingin’ Shepherd Blues” Flute Solo
Looking for a fun and challenging flute solo? Check out our sheet music download of “Swingin’ Shepherd Blues”!
Introduction
Flute solo with piano accompaniment for “Swingin’ Shepherd Blues” by Billy Joel. This version is arranged for beginner to intermediate flute players.
History of the Song
“Swingin’ Shepherd Blues” is a jazz standard written in 1955 by Ramsey Lewis and Bernee Belle Ross. It is Kerry Lewis’s best-known composition and has been recorded by many artists. The song was inspired by Ross’s time spent living in Chicago’s Shepherd Hotel.
The Artist
The artist for “Swingin’ Shepherd Blues” is Moe Koffman. He was born in Toronto, Canada in 1928 and died in 2001. Koffman was a jazz musician who played the flute, saxophone, and clarinet.
The Album
The album was recorded by Jeff Halsey and features flute solos by Brian Bennett.
The Sheet Music
“Swingin’ Shepherd Blues” is a popular song written by Kerry Mills in 1899. The song was first published in 1900 and was originally titled “Egyptian Ella”. It wasn’t until 1916 when Mills himself re-wrote the lyrics and changed the title to “Swingin’ Shepherd Blues”. The new version of the song became an instant hit and has been recorded by many artists over the years, including Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Thelonious Monk, Nat King Cole, and Ray Charles.
The sheet music for “Swingin’ Shepherd Blues” is available for download below. The sheet music is in PDF format and can be downloaded and printed immediately after purchase.
The Video
The “Swingin’ Shepherd Blues” flute solo is a great choice for beginning and intermediate flute students. This solo is perfect for recitals, concerts, and events.
The flute solo can be performed by one or two flute students. It is a fun, easy piece that will showcase your students’ talent.
