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Sy Johnson
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
E’s Flat Ah’s Flat Too
The style heading is simply “fast” which doesn’t begin to hint at the energy packed into this Mingus powerhouse. The intensity is built up in layers starting with the bass, followed by the baritone sax, then tenors and finally the entire ensemble. And from there, the chart just never lets up! Recorded live by the Mingus Big Band.SKU: HL07013940 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Fables of Faubus(Young Edition)
This classic Mingus composition is meant to be performed with a sense of an “anger” or sarcasm, and definitely projects an edginess. The bari sax and bass bone will have fun with the opening and there is plenty for the rest of the ensemble to get excited about as well in this medium swing romp.SKU: HL7011439 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Jelly Roll(Young Edition)
One of the most engaging and lighthearted of all Mingus’ compositions, this was originally meant to provide a musical bridge from Jelly Roll Morton to Mingus’ own unique compositional voice. Here is a marvelous version for big band that alternates between a medium slow 2-beat feel and straight ahead swing. Includes solos for trombone, alto and trumpet.SKU: HL7011437 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Nostalgia in Times Square(Young Edition)
Originally written for the 1959 John Cassavetes film “Shadows,” Nostalgia in Times Square is a medium tempo blues but with a unique harmonic structure. Beautifully scored for younger ensembles by Sy Johnson, this chart includes a flexible solo section for any combination of alto, tenor, trumpet or trombone.SKU: HL7011441 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
O.P. (Oscar Pettiford)
Titled in honor of Charles Mingus’ good friend and mentor Oscar Pettiford, this swing chart opens with the two tenors, followed by all the saxes, and finally the entire ensemble. Whether you play this at a medium tempo or as a blazing burner, the result is the same – a unique-sounding chart that swings like crazy.SKU: HL7011636 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Self-Portrait in Three Colors
Originally recorded by Charles Mingus on his Mingus Ah Um album in 1959, Sy Johnson has transformed this through-composed ballad into a stunningly beautiful setting for full jazz ensemble. Featuring effective dynamic contours, a nice variety of textures, and solos for trumpet and tenor, this will become a focal point for concerts or festivals.SKU: HL7011638 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Work Song
Written in a medium-tempo, swing style, the saxes take the lead in the beginning answered by screaming brass figures. Soprano sax and a solo trombone engage in an ongoing bluesy dialogue interspersed with swingin’ passages for the entire band. All masterfully arranged by Sy Johnson.Recorded live by the Mingus Big BandSKU: HL7011710
