Duke Ellington: Classic Duke Ellington: Jazz Ensemble: Instrumental Album

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.

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.

Introduce your young players to the music of Duke Ellington with this easy arrangement of one of the Duke's classics. Written in a medium slow swing style this one will make your band sound great and is sure to be a hit with the parents.

Jazz Play-Along Vol.12-Nine all-time classics! This set includes some of the most famous jazz standards in the world from 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.

A sensational medley of nostalgic Duke Ellington classics in a quite playable medley. Includes: Sophisticated Lady Caravan Mood Indigo and Don't Get Around Much Anymore. Transcending all age barriers this is guaranteed to be a hit at any concert.

An essential collection of great jazz classics as originally performed by the Duke Ellington Orchestra newly arranged for piano. Includes 'Caravan' 'Take The 'A' Train' 'In A Sentimental Mood' and 'Perdido'.

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