Played on the Bb Piccolo Trumpet , demanding high-register precision.
The original 1980 recording featuring Maurice André and Claude Bolling is considered the definitive version.
Full transcriptions for trumpet and jazz piano, which often include optional parts for bass and drums to complete the jazz quartet feel, are available through Hal Leonard and J.W. Pepper. Toot Suite for trumpet and jazz piano
Performed on the Eb Trumpet (or Bb), emphasizing a more atmospheric and lyrical quality.
The suite is unique because the soloist typically uses a different instrument for almost every movement to showcase varied tonal colors: Played on the Bb Piccolo Trumpet , demanding
Performed on the Bb Piccolo Trumpet ; characterized by a Parisian boulevard-style flair. Performance Resources
Claude Bolling's “Toot Suite for Trumpet and Jazz Piano” - ProQuest Pepper
Uses the Bb Cornet to capture a playful, "featherweight" novelty style.