Although it uses the a basic 12 blues form, jazz blues can be played with a great many harmonic variations. One very common basic version is the following pattern, using mainly dominant chords entitled:

BAGS GROOVE – Jazz Blues in Bb (or F)

“Bags Groove” is a jazz composition by Milt Jackson and was first recorded by the Milt Jackson Quintet on Apr. 7, 1952 for Blue Note Records.

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Bb Blues Bags Groove Playalong

 

Another great song is the Sonny Rollins classic jazz tune entitled;

 

TENOR MADNESS – Jazz Blues in Bb

“Tenor Madness” is a jazz composition by Sonny Rollins and was first was recorded on May 24th, 1956, for Prestige Record Label.

 

Bb Blues Comping on strings 2-3-4   (3 Note Chords)

Bb Blues Comping on strings 1-2-3-4  (4 Note Chords)