Scratchin’ In the Gravel
1940
“Scratchin’ In the Gravel” was recorded in 1940 by a small group led by Williams and featuring members of the Andy Kirk orchestra. It is the first arrangement of a piece that she would revisit many times during her career.
Contents
Foreword (incl. reproduction from the original manuscripts), 3 p.
Full score, 5 p.
Appendices (incl. transcribed solos from the recording), 1 p.
Source, Editorial Notes, Bibliography, Discography, 1 p.
Instrumentation:
for septet – alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, guitar, piano, bass, drums
Composed by Mary Lou Williams
Transcribed and edited by Pierre-Antoine Badaroux