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,...
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...
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...
Here's one of the iconic tunes from Duke Ellington in a swingin' chart scored for the little big band format. Mark really gets the most out of just the six horn parts in this great sounding chart! Sol...
Take this swingin' Ellington favorite and put it in the skilled hands of Michael Sweeney and you have a magnificent teaching and performance piece for beginning jazz groups. The style is authentic eve...
One of the Duke's most loved melodies in an easy setting for vocal soloist. Skillfully handled by Jerry Nowak.
One of the true gems from the Ellington catalog of great songs, here is a marvelous setting for vocal soloist with jazz ensemble. The style is slow swing, and the mood is sensuous and lush.
This chart has it all. Featuring a great swing feel, solid scoring and dynamic contrasts, this arrangement is perfect for younger bands just learning to swing, or experienced bands showing that they c...
From his album Night Flight, Sammy Nestico has put a new light on this great standard, transforming it into an ensemble showcase that just doesn't let up. There are solos for alto and trumpet, and som...
