Check out this spectacular new arrangement of an Ellington jazz classic. The chart really takes off after a big and bold intro! You will hear some interesting new twists, making this a perfect piece f...
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)
Minnie the Moocher is a song by Cab Calloway, made famous by the movie The Blues Brothers. During his performances, Calloway asked his audience to repeat each phrase in a question-and-answer game. Som...
At 148 BPM, this medium swinger is arranged in two keys for flexibility, the high key is A-flat with the range from E-flat first line to third space C, treble clef. The low key is E-flat and the range...
Composed in 1928, Ellington's The Mooche was characterized as jungle style at the time thanks to the unique instrumentation and rhythmic style. Mark Taylor's outstanding version for younger players al...
One of the most recognizable of all Duke Ellington's tunes, this distinctive composition combines the styles of Latin and big band jazz. Here's a marvelous arrangement playable by beginning groups.
Made famous by Nat King Cole, and recorded by countless jazz artists, this catchy swing favorite features a nice medium groove and impeccable scoring in the skilled hands of Stephen Bulla.
Including open solo space for any player, here's a swingin' chart on the Ellington classic arranged for a small group setting.
Introduce the music of the Duke to your beginning groups with this great sounding easy version. The rhythms have been simplified but the style is authentic.
This medium swing arrangement of the dreamy Ellington tune will cook at just about any tempo but the recommend tempo is 108 BPM. The chart features a written tenor sax solo and a lot of interplay betw...
