Duke Ellington
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Cotton Tail
Here’s one of Duke Ellington’s iconic tunes in a swingin’ chart scored for the little big band format. Mark really gets the most out of just the six horn parts in this great sounding chart! Solo space is included for trombone and alto sax, and then later for piano and trumpet.SKU: HL7012964 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Do Nothin’ Till You Hear from Me
Adapted from the arrangement that John Clayton did for Dianne Reeves and the WDR radio big band in Cologne, Germany, here is a moderately slow and sultry swing version of the Duke Ellington favorite. According to John, “it’s about grooving and having fun.”SKU: HL7011575 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Do Nothin’ Till You Hear from Me
A medium tempo swing chart composed by the great Duke Ellington! Features include: a few sax section solis, a trumpet 1 written solo for the bridge section and an 8-bar written solo section, trumpet 1 range to written F top line, and easy swing rhythms for all. It’s Duke at his best for your young band.SKU: AL38668 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me
“Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me” is a great standard arranged by Victor López for vocalist and big band. The easy swing feel tempo is 96 BPM, the vocal range is A-flat below middle C up to B-flat third line. The lead trumpet range is to written F top line. A fine chart and very playable for any band. (3:15)SKU: AL45084 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
One of the trademark tunes from the Duke Ellington library, this familiar jazz classic is solidly scored for young players in this terrific arrangement by Mark Taylor. When it comes to playable charts in a medium swing style, this one can’t be beat!SKU: HL7012195 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Grade 1.5What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney? Even at this easy level, this chart really swings and will sound great with limited rehearsal time. Your pianist gets a rare chance to shine as he or she is featured on the melody while the ensemble answers. Later, every section gets to play the melody and there is a solo section for any sax. The final section starts softly with saxes alone, then builds as various layers are added. A great-sounding chart for beginning bands.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL07470701 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Happy-Go-Lucky Local (from Deep South Suite)
Warner Bros. Publications is proud to present this important series, Jazz at Lincoln Center Library. Each selection was selected by the Center’s musical director, Wynton Marsalis. Each transcription is direct from the recordings of the immortal Duke Ellington, and they are not only authentic, they are perfect for your jazz ensemble. Features information about the original recording, rehearsal notes, and performance suggestions. These classic tunes represent jazz at its finest!
SKU: ALJLCM04001 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart
I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart arranged by Bill Culiffe, is a fine chart for a concert, festival, or dance gig. A medium swing at 114 BPM, written solos are provided for alto, trombone 1, and piano. With great dynamics, sax solis, and a sweet shout chorus, this chart swings all by itself, and you’ll love its voicings, too. Optional vibes. (4:04)SKU: AL41171 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart
Warner Bros. Publications is proud to present this important series, Jazz at Lincoln Center Library. Each selection was selected by the Center’s musical director, Wynton Marsalis. Each transcription is direct from the recordings of the immortal Duke Ellington, and they are not only authentic, they are perfect for your jazz ensemble. Features information about the original recording, rehearsal notes from Jon Faddis and Brent Wallarab, and performance suggestions from Wynton Marsalis. These classic tunes represent jazz at its finest!
SKU: ALJLCM003