Billy Strayhorn Sheet Music & Tabs

The Billy Strayhorn Collection brings together 17 memorable pieces written arranged or made famous by the man of whom Duke Ellington said ‘(He) was my right arm my left arm all the eyes in the back of my head’.A shyman who realised early on that his dream of a career in classical music was unlikely to become a reality because of his race Strayhorn found a father figure and a lifelong employer in jazz man Ellington.The music presentedhere reflects the full range of Strayhorn’s talent and contains his two most famous compositions Take The ‘A’ Train and Lush Life. Either one would have granted Strayhorn immortality in jazz’s hall of fame buthe wrote and collaborated on so much more doing it all in the role of a highly-valued but low-profile member of Ellington’s entourage.Ellington a cultured man had succeeded despite racism - and the tacit deal he struckwith show business was to be the smiling guy in the spotlight. Strayhorn remained in the shadows and lived a life of quiet courage working in the civil rights movement living openly as a homosexual and using his abundant musicaltalent mainly for the good of the Ellington orchestra. Play his incomparable music and decide for yourself who got the better deal. The true answer is probably that we all did.

The ‘New Sounds for Concert Band’ series has guaranteed success in your concert programme for many years. The latest addition to the series is a classic from the jazz orchestra repertoire. Follow the great jazz master Duke Ellington and delight your band and audience with Take The A-Train.

From the CD Groove Shop recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra here is John Clayton's stylish take on this masterful Billy Strayhorn composition. The rhythm section sets up the feel followed by a sax soli chorus and finally the main theme stated by tenor and muted trumpet. Sprinkled with a few twists and turns ample solo space and terrific ensemble writing throughout this is a real gem of a chart.

Jazz Play-Along Vol.66. Par STRAYHORN BILLY. Billy Strayhorn est un des compositeurs plus aimés et pourtant sous-estime du jazz. Ses collaborations célèbres avec et pour la bande de Duke Ellington sont devenues certaines des normes plus durables du jazz et maintenant pour la première fois que vous pouvez découvrir par vous-même style unique et magnifique de Strasbourg. Découvrez pourquoi Ellington estimé telle une affinité pour les compositions de cet homme. Hal Galper-piano - Lynn Seaton-basse - Steve Davis-batterie. / Rép International / Recueil / Tout Instrument

Par STRAYHORN BILLY. Here is Billy Strayhorn\'s beloved ballad, skillfully arranged with subtle reharmonizations and reworkings of the melody, all the while remaining faithful to the original intent. Featured are solos for piano and trombone. A gorgeous setting for the entire ensemble. / Date parution : 2022-09-27/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

ShowTrax CD-Now available in a Discovery arrangement this is the perfect way to introduce this standard to younger singers. Available for 3-Part Mixed 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00

Par STRAYHORN BILLY. Here is Billy Strayhorn's beloved ballad, skillfully arranged with subtle reharmonizations and reworkings of the melody, all the while remaining faithful to the original intent. Featured are solos for piano and trombone. A gorgeous setting for the entire ensemble. / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Now available in a Discovery arrangement this is the perfect way to introduce this standard to younger singers. Available for 3-Part Mixed 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00

Profitez d'un des chefs-d'oeuvre du jazz dans cet arrangement dynamique! Ce morceau offre de nombreuses possibilités d'enseigner huitièmes de swing contrairement à droite. (01:45) / Orchestre A Cordes