Classic Duke

In a Mellow Tone. This classic Duke Ellington song has been recorded by countless jazz performers and enjoyed by millions of listeners. This new, accessible arrangement adds to the repertoire and makes this timeless song available to a new generation of singers. An ensemble improv section can also be covered by solos and the iconic ?Count Basie piano ending? opens discussions of jazz stylings.

Originally scored by the legendary Luther Henderson for full orchestra and brass quintet here is a great-sounding adaptation for concert band by Paul Murtha that features three classic Ellington compositions. Includes: CottonTail Sophisticated Lady and It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing).

A superb collection of 19 all time classic Blues numbers written for women, including Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone and many more. Arranged for Female Voice, Piano and Guitar (with chord boxes). / Piano/Vocal/Guitare (PVG)

The Ukulele is one of the most versatile little instruments ever invented - and here's the proof. Jazz, Funk and Soul Classics For Ukulele contains 30 classics, specially arranged with Ukulele accompaniment, full lyrics and chord boxes.This songbook features hits by Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind and Fire, Bill Withers and many more. Tune up, choose your own personal favourites and start playing and singing now. / Ukulélé

Part of the popular 'Top Ten' series, this collection contains ten carefully selected pieces in the jazz style.There is such variety within the genre we call 'jazz' it seems almost impossible to do it justice in just ten songs, but we've given it our best shot. We've unforgettable standards, like Duke Ellington's 'Take The A Train', and 'Fly Me To The Moon' as popularised by Frank Sinatra - elegant tunes from the 1930s, such as 'The Way You Look Tonight' and 'The Very Thought Of You' - classic numbers from the late 50s and early 60s, 'So What' and 'Cantaloupe Island' - and we make no apology for stretching the jazz definition to accommodate the gorgeous 'Girl From Ipanema'!Some of the pieces are arranged for Piano and Voice - others are purely instrumental, but every one possesses that special something that has earned it a place in our collection, and indeed in the heads and hearts of countless jazz lovers around the world.Each piece in The Top Ten Jazz Songs To Play On Piano is accompanied by interesting background notes to give you that extra bit of insight. / Piano

One of the most recognizable of all Duke Ellington tunes this distinctive composition combines the styles of Latin and big band jazz. Richard Saucedo gives this classic an impressive new setting for concert band.

Here is a creative chart in the little big band format on Duke Ellington's classic swing tune. Solos are included for tenor sax and trumpet.

Uptown Downbeat is a classic 1930's Duke with a modern twist, call and response between brass and saxes, great soli sections for both trombones and woodwinds, features solos for clarinet, trumpet, and alto. / Ensemble De Jazz

2 piano 4 hand arrangement of the Vernon Duke classic by French pianist Eugenie Rocherolle. 2 scores provided.

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 thisone cant be beat!

This joyful Stevie Wonder classic celebrates music and the universal joy it brings to all people. Not a jazz piece but paying tribute to jazz greats such as Duke Ellington this piece is skillfully arranged for less experiencedsingers; yet it loses none of the power delight and pure fun of the original.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:15

This joyful Stevie Wonder classic celebrates music and the universal joy it brings to all people. Not a jazz piece but paying tribute to jazz greats such as Duke Ellington this piece is skillfully arranged for less experienced singers; yet it loses none of the power delight and pure fun of the original. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:15

From the iconic opening notes of the tune over a walking bass to the full shout scat chorus your vocal jazz ensemble will dig this medium swing setting of the Duke Ellington classic. A super choice for developing style and skill! Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1 tpt 2 tsx tbn gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 3:00.