Big band (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpe...(+)
Big band (Alto Sax 1,
Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1,
Tenor Sax 2, Baritone
Sax, Trumpet 1-4,
Trombone 1-3, Bass
Trombone, Piano, Guitar,
Bass, Drums) - difficult
SKU: M7.SMP-396
Swing. Composed by
Duke Ellington. Arranged
by Oliver Nelson. Sheet
music. Swing. Score and
parts. Handelsware #SMP
396. Published by
Handelsware (M7.SMP-396).
English.
Nelson
wrote an album for Johnny
Hodges (Black, Brown and
Beautiful, RCA) featuring
the compositions of Duke
Ellington and also some
of his original things.
This Ellington tune
starts out with a rhythm
section vamp and swings
on from there. The
ensemble shouts just
scream with wonderful,
dissonant voicings that
are a thrill to hear!
There is solo space for
Alto Sax, (of course),
Trumpet and Piano.
Ellington's melody and
Nelson's arrangement
...... an absolute
winning combination!
5-4-4-4.