[Harp-L] Bluesette on Chromatic?

[46long Blake]

I've played diatonic for over 30 years. I can play 3rd pos. blues on a
chromatic decently. However, my teenage son is already an accomplished jazz
guitarist. Sometimes he even lets me sit in with him on diatonic-friendly
standards such as "Summertime" and "Sandu." However, now he wants me to
learn "Bluesette" on chromatic so we can jam together on a song we both
really love. I realize how precious this invitation is, and I want to honor
it. But OH MY GOD IT IS HARD! I spent a whole evening with him patiently
helping me work out the A section. The next day, I'd mostly forgotten how
to do it and had to re-learn.

Here's my question. The song is in B flat. I'm using a standard vintage 16
hole Hohner chromatic in C. Might it be easier on a different keyed
chromatic? Anyone know what key Toots uses? (I'm afraid to openly admit
this in a harp forum, but here goes.....) Are there, in fact, other "keyed"
chromatic harps?

OK. I've made the mistake of being vulnerable in front of a bunch of harp
players. Have at me.

 - Blake

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