Billy Strayhorn

The Billy Strayhorn Collection brings together 17 memorable pieces written, arranged or made famous by the man of whom Duke Ellington said '(He) was my right arm, my left arm, all the eyes in the back of my head'. A shy man who realised early on that his dream of a career in classical music was unlikely to become a reality because of his race, Strayhorn found a father figure and a lifelong employer in jazz man Ellington. The music presented here reflects the full range of Strayhorn's talent and contains his two most famous compositions Take The 'A' Train and Lush Life . Either one would have granted Strayhorn immortality in jazz's hall of fame, but he wrote and collaborated on so much more, doing it all in the role of a highly-valued but low-profile member of Ellington's entourage. Ellington, a cultured man, had succeeded despite racism - and the tacit deal he struck with show business was to be the smiling guy in the spotlight. Strayhorn remained in the shadows and lived a life of quiet courage, working in the civil rights movement, living openly as a homosexual and using his abundant musical talent mainly for the good of the Ellington orchestra. Play his incomparable music and decide for yourself who got the better deal. The true answer is probably that we all did. / Piano/Vocal/Guitare (PVG)

Gifted composer pianist and arranger Billy Strayhorn is best known for his successful collaboration with Duke Ellington lasting nearly three decades. This collection explores his influences techniques and stylistic traits explained through musical examples so players can gain a more complete portrait of this essential jazz artist.Analyzes the form rhythm melody harmony and lyrics of: Chelsea Bridge; A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing; Lush Life; Passion Flower and Take the 'A' Train with piano/vocal arrangements and explorations of each tune's interpretations by famous artists.

Arr. Mark Taylor. Par STRAYHORN BILLY. / Niveau : 4 / Jazz / Répertoire / Jazz Combo

Arr. Naohiro Iwai. Par STRAYHORN BILLY. Langue: Nederlands / Niveau : 3 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par STRAYHORN BILLY. Here is Billy Strayhorn\'s beloved ballad, skillfully arranged with subtle reharmonizations and reworkings of the melody, all the while remaining faithful to the original intent. Featured are solos for piano and trombone. A gorgeous setting for the entire ensemble. / Date parution : 2022-09-27/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

This chart swings all the way and is very playable by a young band. Arranger Vince Gassi captures the essence of this well-known Strayhorn composition made famous by Ellington.This title includes brief written solos for 1st alto sax and 1st trumpet and easy ranges with plenty of dynamics to teach. A superb chart you will play for years to come! This title is available in SmartMusic.

ShowTrax CD-Now available in a Discovery arrangement this is the perfect way to introduce this standard to younger singers. Available for 3-Part Mixed 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00

Composed and arranged by Billy Strayhorn! A medium-up swing at 164 BPM, this chart was originally recorded by Duke Ellington. It's been edited and transcribed by Jeff Lindberg to exacting specifications to include all solos by the Ellington band members. / Ensemble De Jazz

Billy Strayhorn's mesmerising Jazz standard arranged here for SATB choir by Steve Zegree.

Profitez d'un des chefs-d'oeuvre du jazz dans cet arrangement dynamique! Ce morceau offre de nombreuses possibilités d'enseigner huitièmes de swing contrairement à droite. (01:45) / Orchestre A Cordes