Duke Ellington - Trumpet

10 bekannte Stücke von Bach bis Duke Ellington-The wide range of musical styles presented in this edition ranges from the Baroque the Classical and Romantic periods to the modern age. Arrangements of compositions such as Schubert's An Sylvia Bizet's Aragonaise (Carmen) Rachmaninoff's Vocalise or Wagner's Prize Song present the trumpet player with a number of technical challenges and as well as the need to consider musical style.A brilliant collection which is both educational an thoroughly enjoyable.Biography:As a freelance trombonist composer and arranger and as bachelor of music education Rod Hudson taught jazz history and jazz arrangement and he directed jazz ensemblesat the University of New Hampshire the University of Connecticut and the Eastman School of Music. His compositions and arrangements have been performed and recorded among others by the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and the Harvard Jazz Band.Contents:Antonio Vivaldi: Allegro (from 'Cello Sonata No. 1')Billy Strayhorn: Lotus BlossomFranz Schubert: An SylviaSergei Sergejewitsch Prokofieff: March (from 'The Love for Three Oranges')Robert Schumann: Im wunderschönen Monat MaiSergej Wassiljewitsch Rachmaninow: Vocalise Op. 34 No.14Georges Bizet: Aragonaise (from 'Carmen')Edvard Grieg: Album Leaf (from 'Lyric Pieces Op. 12')Richard Wagner: Prize Song (from 'Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg')Joseph Haydn: My Mother bids me Bind my Hair

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!

Easy Jazz Ensemble ? Grade 2No one created more tuneful melodies than Duke Ellington and this medium slow swinger is a classic! In this easy version alternately featured is an alto sax solo trumpet section saxsection and the full band. Also included are ad lib. or written solos for alto and trumpet as well as a solid tutti ensemble finish.

Duke Ellington's 'Blue Goose' is a beautiful medium swing tune based on 'Star Dust' with a soprano and bari sax introduction and short solos for trumpet, trombone, and tenor. Featuring a sax solo with clarinet lead and dense harmonies, this one is elegant, lush, and full of surprises! / Ensemble De Jazz

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.

Here is an excitingly different take on this Ellington swing classic done in a mambo style! Including a slightly twisted melody to fit the style Latin master Michael Philip Mossman cleverly adds counterlines a montuno section solos for alto and trumpet and a vamp that starts soft then gains momentum. We think even the Duke would have liked this distinctive chart!

This is a unique jazz resource. It is an exciting compilation for all jazz musicians but is specifically conceived for less experienced players. It contains lead sheets for a hundred tunes together with specially commissioned arrangements including those for Level/Grade 4 or 5 exams for Jazz Clarinet Sax (Alto/Tenor) Trumpet and Trombone.

This is a unique jazz resource. It is an exciting compilation for all jazz musicians but is specifically conceived for less experienced players. It contains lead sheets for a hundred tunes together with specially commissioned arrangements including those for Level/Grade 4 or 5 exams for Jazz Clarinet Sax (Alto/Tenor) Trumpet and Trombone.

Originally arranged for Ernie Andrews this hard-swinging chart provides a real workout for band and vocalist alike. The blues-infused style features interplay between the singer and the band as well as short solos for piano andtrumpet. Let it roar!Recorded on ?Smack Dab in the Middle? ? The Hal Leonard Jazz Orchestra conducted by John Clayton (07011581)

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.

Nobody could swing like the Duke! Here is his medium swing standard In a Mellow Tone skillfully arranged for the six-horn format that also includes solos for trumpet and alto sax. The shout chorus is written with strikingdynamic contrasts foradded effectiveness.

This collection of jazz ensemble arrangements is made up of direct transcriptions of big band recordings by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington. Arranger Jeff Hest has meticulously transcribed these jazz standards (with the original instrumentation of each famous band) and has included transcriptions of the improvised solos. The titles are: Don't Be That Way * Don't Get Around Much Anymore * Little Brown Jug * Moonlight Serenade * Pennsylvania 6-5000 * Sing, Sing, Sing Pt. I * Sing, Sing, Sing Pt. II * Stompin' at the Savoy * Song of India.

Take Ten: Popular Pieces From Bach To Bacharach is arranged for Alto Saxophone with Piano accompaniment and is suited to grades 2 to 6. From Duke Ellington's Satin Doll to Bach's Minuet In G this book is sure to get you playing many different genres of music and really exploring what your Alto Saxophone can do. Selected as part of the ABRSM Alto and Baritone Saxophone examinations grades 3-5.

This series of graded albums providing a wealth of jazz repertoire. It contains well-known tunes in accessible arrangements and new pieces specially commissioned from top jazz musicians and educators. The CD with each album provides 'minus-one' backing tracks as well as recordings of full performances.