Playing Severinsen’s arrangement of “Georgia on My Mind” is a rite of passage for aspiring commercial trumpeters. It teaches:

Search for sheet music by . Because Newsom wrote so much for Doc, searching "Tommy Newsom Georgia on My Mind" might yield a legitimate publisher (like Sierra Music Publications or Kendor Music ) that has released the archive. If they have it, you will pay $50–$75 for a full big band set.

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Georgia on My Mind is a timeless American standard that has been interpreted by countless legends. However, few versions capture the soulful brilliance and technical mastery of the song quite like the rendition by Doc Severinsen. As the longtime leader of The Tonight Show Band, Severinsen transformed Hoagy Carmichael’s 1930 classic into a masterclass for the trumpet. For musicians looking to emulate his sound, finding the right sheet music is the first step in mastering this iconic performance.

If you cannot find the exact transcription, the industry standard replacement is (published by Alfred Music).

A: The Real Book contains a generic version of the song (usually in F or Eb), but it does not contain Doc Severinsen’s specific solo or high-note arrangement. The Real Book is just the chord changes and melody.