Duke Ellington

Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra ? Grade 5Combine the music of the legendary Duke Ellington with the contemporary arranging genius of John Clayton and get ready to hear Mood Indigo like you've never heard itbefore! Written in a slow swing style this smooth chart is written with harmonic sophistication and emotional depth. From the velvety soft passages to the powerful full band hits this is an impressive setting. Includes solos fortrombone and tenor.

Beginning jazz ensembles will sound great with this solid swing arrangement by Michael Sweeney. Featuring tutti scoring and easy rhythms this is a perfect chart to teach the basics of style.

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble - Grade 3 This production number for young players offers a perfect way to honor the music of the legendary Duke Ellington Orchestra. This swingin' medley takes you through the well-knownstandards C-Jam Blues Sophisticated Lady and of course Take the A Train.

Here is a creative new take on the Duke Ellington favorite set in a New Orleans ?street beat? style. A piano introduction sets up the groove then a small group takes the initial statement of the theme. The rest ofthe ensemble enterswith a counter line before the full ensemble launches the solo section which is designed to feature any number of soloists. Unique and effective!

Absolutely dripping with the blues here is a sultry version of the Ellington classic that features trumpet and trombone as they cry out the plaintive melody. Written in a call and response style this slow shuffle will bring anew and exciting dimension to your band's repertoire.

Michael Mossman uses a moderately fast Afro-Cuban style to craft this setting of Duke Ellingtons lesser-known work. This striking and fresh-sounding chart features tight harmonies and a driving rhythmic groove along with solospace for trombone trumpet and your choice of sax. The unexpected shift in feel for the shout chorus will knock your socks off!

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble – Grade 3No one handles Ellington for younger ensembles better than Mark Taylor and this well-crafted arrangement shows why. Although Mark uses a written trumpet solo on thebridge the main theme is handled by the full ensemble playing primarily tutti rhythms. Included are solos for trumpet and tenor (written or ad lib.) then a brief double time swing section featuring the entire ensemble. We thinkthe Duke himself would have liked this one.

Maybe not as well-known as some other famous Ellington standards yet What Am I Here For? is an engaging and tuneful composition that certainly deserves more notice. Arranged in a medium swing style this smooth chartrelies on a rich full ensemble texture and a relaxed feel. The saxes get a chance to shine and there are also solos for trombone and piano.

This very special and historic publication is an exact transcription of the 1941 version recorded by Duke Ellington. David Berger's expertise is evident in the completely voiced out rhythm parts and written out solos. This classic belongs in every library.

Arr. Mark Taylor. Par ELLINGTON DUKE. / Niveau : 3 / Jazz / Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Duke's feature for alto sax at a medium tempo also includes swinging small ensemble writing within the band and a grooving 12/8 shuffle for the finish. / Ensemble De Jazz