Duke Ellington

Score and Parts-Jazz Ensemble Library - Grade 4 From America's jazz master Duke Ellington comes this hauntingly beautiful ballad. Mike Tomaro's outstanding setting features a lush ensemble sound plus solos for Alto Saxophoneand Piano.

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.

Using only a few notes Duke Ellington managed to create jazz standard that is instantly recognizable. With the blues form and easy melody this is a great place to start for any young or inexperienced jazz combo.

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

Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra ? Grade 5Combine the music of the legendary Duke Ellington with the contemporary arranging genius of John Clayton and get ready to hear Mood Indigo like you've never heard itbefore! Written in a slow swing style this smooth chart is written with harmonic sophistication and emotional depth. From the velvety soft passages to the powerful full band hits this is an impressive setting. Includes solos fortrombone and tenor.

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.

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!

More Duke Ellington magic! This chart sells itself... the vocal group is just the frosting on the cake. The voice leadings are good and the band cooks along well. Look at this one! (2:36)

Here is a nice change of pace for jazz combo with an easy version of this Ellington favorite.

Grade 1.5Finally this Ellington classic is available for even the most inexperienced bands. For starters this version is in Bb rather than C. Rick features the saxes on the melody with inventive brass counterlines andlater a marvelous ensemble tutti section that starts soft then builds to the end. An absolute must! Performance Time: 3:30

Maybe not as well-known as some other famous Ellington standards yet What Am I Here For' is an engaging and tuneful composition that certainly deserves more notice. Arranged in a medium swing style this smooth chartrelies on a rich full ensemble texture and a relaxed feel. The saxes get a chance to shine and there are also solos for trombone and piano.

Key: C-Eb-(Key: C-Eb). This Ellington classic is one of the best swing tunes ever written. This makes an outstanding vocal feature yet your band will have a great time with it as well.

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.