Classic Duke

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.

Easy Piano - The Phillip Keveren Series-Easy arrangements of 16 all-time favorites with prominent piano (or keyboard) parts. Includes: Bohemian Rhapsody ? Don't Know Much ? From a Distance ? Good Vibrations ? Imagine ? Let It Be ? Mandy ? Rainy Days and Mondays ? She's Got a Way ? Sir Duke ? So Far Away ? Three Times a Lady ? What a Fool Believes ? You Are So Beautiful ? more.

Pat Donohue is recognised worldwide as a virtuoso fingerstyle jazz guitarist with a genre-blending fusion of techniques which makes him the perfect teacher for these jazz classics. The overall theme of these lessons is to showthe roots of classic Jazz; leading on to how to arrange a jazz composition and then how to improvise around the arrangement using various techniques. In the first lesson with the help of three great Jazz compositions Patdescribes the arrangements in detail and then guides you towards improvising over them. An exhaustive lesson the DVD holds archival footage of the featured songs including Duke Ellington performing Stormy Weather in1943. A 24 page PDF booklet of the music accompanies these 81 detailed and practical minutes of Jazz classics which will aid and improve your playing.

Charlie Parker - The Complete Scores. Hal Leonard celebrates the 100th anniversary of Charlie Bird Parker with this deluxe hardcover Complete Scores book featuring note-for-note transcriptions of 40 classic performances for saxophones, trumpet, piano, bass and drums. This is a true celebration of an American music icon, the preeminent alto saxophonist who was one of the fathers of bebop and progenitors of modern jazz. This keepsake-worthy hardcover book in a slipcase features: Anthropology · Au Privave · Billie's Bounce (Bill's Bounce) · Bird Feathers · Blues for Alice · Chasing the Bird · Donna Lee · K.C. Blues · Leap Frog · Marmaduke · Ornithology · Scrapple from the Apple · Steeplechase · Yardbird Suite · and more. A must-own for all Bird fans!

16 Songs with Online Audio Backing Tracks-16 renditions of Duke Ellington jazz classics in arrangements for piano voice and guitar with awesome online audio backing tracks featuring a full back-up jazz ensemble so you can sound like you're playing with a band. Songs include: Caravan · Come Sunday · Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me · Don't Get Around Much Anymore · I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good · I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart · I'm Beginning to See the Light · In a Mellow Tone · In a Sentimental Mood · It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) · Love You Madly · Mood Indigo · Satin Doll · Solitude · Sophisticated Lady · Take the A Train.

Today's Choral Classics is a special collection of pieces from the most exciting talents in choral composition today. From the church to the concert hall, it is the perfect volume for choruses seeking a contemporary choral repertoire, rich in accessible, modern arrangements in a variety of styles. Featuring Paul Mealor's Wherever You Are , a Christmas #1 for The Military Wives choir, and Ubi Caritas , his specially commissioned piece for the royal wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - serene miniatures by John Tavener and Eric Whitacre - simple gems by Richard Rodney Bennett and Richard Blackford - and more substantial works by Judith Weir, James Whitbourn, Tarik O'Regan and Nico Muhly - choirs of all styles, sizes and abilities will discover a wealth of variety of inspiring pieces to delight singers and audiences alike. Today's Choral Classics is a fantastic addition to any music library or choral resource, and provides a solid and accessible basis for any contemporary choral concert programme. / SATB

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.

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.

Nine all-time classics! This set includes some of the most famous jazz standards in the world . . . ballads to swing. Every jobbing musician should know these tunes. The ballads are rich and lush while the swing tunes are crisp and light. Each tune “feels” great! An inspiring way to practice. Makes a great gift for any musician who wants to learn standards, or who plays just for the fun of it! Everyone should learn these songs. Duke Ellington has probably single-handedly influenced more music and musicians than any other jazz musician. Rhythm section is the finest - Kenny Barron, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Ben Riley, drums. Satin Doll - Perdido - Take The “A” Train - Solitude - Mood Indigo - Sophisticated Lady - Prelude To A Kiss - In A Sentimental Mood - I Let A Song Go Out of My Heart

The unique harmonic sounds of this Duke Ellington classic make it particularly appealing for jazz combos.

Everyone will recognize this Duke Ellington classic. Using interesting textures and alternating between a Latin groove and swing this is a very effective production number with limited technical demands.