Patterns in Blue

Song Collection

Patterns in Blue is a song cycle by Simon Sargon for mezzo soprano, B-flat clarinet, and piano. The cycle sets the poetry of three American poets: James Agee, Carl Sandburg, and Kenneth Patchen.

The score is published by Boosey & Hawkes/Hal Leonard.

Date: 1974Composer: Simon SargonText: James Agee, Kenneth Patchen, Carl Sandburg

Print vitals & song text

Song List

1. Cabaret Song | Text: James Agee
2. Snatch of Sliphorn Jazz | Text: Carl Sandburg
3. Lonesome Boy Blues | Text: Kenneth Patchen

Sheet Music

Patterns in Blue

Composer(s): Simon Sargon

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