SKU: AP.46161S
UPC: 038081525419. English.
One of the finest ballads ever by a brilliant composer and gifted arranger. Played at around 88 BPM moving into a double-time bossa section leading into the finale, you'll enjoy every measure of this excellent chart. Only written melody solos for alto and trumpet, no improv, and all the usual optional parts plus vibes. You'll love this chart! (3:40) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.43698S
UPC: 038081501826. English.
A swing chart at 180 BPM and a wonderful melody by the brilliant composer Billy Strayhorn, Mike Kamuf's arrangement of UMMG is superb with written solos provided for trumpet, tenor, and trombone. The trumpet 1 range is up to written high D-flat. Section solis, big ensemble sections, and a fine shout chorus all contribute to this fine chart. (5:12).
SKU: HL.7013724
UPC: 840126964578. 9.0x12.0x0.23 inches.
Billy Strayhorn's iconic jazz standard, recorded by Duke Ellington, is skillfully adapted in this easy version. From the trademark introduction, saxes on the main theme, and short written or ad lib. solos, this will sound great even with young players. The Discovery Jazz Series features arrangements written for full band, playable with 3 saxes, 2 tpts., 1 tbn., rhythm section. Each arrangement includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba and full length recordings available for each arrangement.
