Description: Adapted from the arrangement that John Clayton did for Dianne Reeves and the WDR radio big band in Cologne, Germany, here is a moderately slow and sulty swing version of the Duke Ellington favorite. According to John, it's about grooving and having fun.
Description: One of the trademark tunes from the Duke Ellington library, this familiar jazz classic is solidly scored for young players in this terrific arrangement by Mark Taylor. When it comes to playable charts in a medium swing style, this one can't be beat!
Description: 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.
Description: Originally made famous by Duke Ellington, this jazz standard has been sung by everyone from Frank Sinatra to Harry Connick, Jr. Enjoy this swinging setting from Mark Brymer. Duration: ca. 2:45.
Description: This jazz standard by Duke Ellington and Bob Russell is an American classic. Mark Hayes has captured its flair in a choral that's perfect for concert choirs or smaller ensembles such as jazz and show choirs. The big band instrumentation complements with class and accentuates the style of the piece. Instrumentation includes: Score, Alto Sax 1 & 2, Tenor Sax 1 & 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpets 2 & 3, Trombones 1 & 2, Bass Trombone, Master Rhythm, Piano.
Description: Grade 1.5. What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney? Even at this easy level, this chart really swings and will sound great with limited rehearsal time. Your pianist gets a rare chance to shine as he or she is featured on the melody while the ensemble answers. Later, every section gets to play the melody and there is a solo section for any sax. The final section starts softly with saxes alone, then builds as various layers are added. A great-sounding chart for beginning bands. Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.
Description: This anthem of brotherhood, first released by the Hollies, topped the charts in 1969, becoming one of their biggest hits and one of the most defining and enduring tunes of the 1960s. This powerful choral setting makes a great feature for graduation and many other concert occasions. Duration: ca. 4:10.
