Duke Ellington: Easy Sheet Music

Billy Strayhorn's iconic jazz standard, recorded by Duke Ellington, is skillfully adapted in this easy version. From the trademark introduction, saxes on the main theme, and short written or ad lib. s...

(F Horn parts optional)

Here's a carefully crafted version of this jazz standard that treats syncopation and melody in a practical, teachable way for younger players. A very accessible edition for your pops programming.

This upbeat swing standard remains one of the most popular tunes recorded by the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Here is a carefully arranged chart that sounds sophisticated, yet is easily attainable by you...

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 dema...

The Robbie Williams School Band Chart specially written for student/amateur swing bands. In addition to the usual 8 Brass and 5 Saxes we have included optional Flutes, Clarinets and Horn in F. Very sa...

Finally, 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 counte...

Swing's the thing, now more than ever with this trademark tune from the Duke.

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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 inexperience...

The unique harmonic sounds of this Duke Ellington classic make it particularly appealing for jazz combos.

Geschickte und rasante Bearbeitung des Ellington-Klassikers von Ralph Ford im schnellen Swing-Tempo mit Ausflügen in den Latin-Groove. Ausgeschriebene Soli für Trompete und Tenorsaxophon, Montunas-Fig...

Swingin' and singin' with big band! This chart practically plays itself. The key is F minor, the vocal range is middle C to 3rd space C, and the lead trumpet range is to written F top line. Solo space...

Jazz classic from the Duke, nicely scored for young jazz combos.

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...

Satin Doll is one of the most famous Duke Ellington's 'jazz standards'. It was written in 1953, and soon became a great hit in its instrumental version. Johnny Mercer, regarded as one of America's gre...

Rick Stitzel skillfully dresses up this amazingly simple melody with counterlines and solid scoring for the little big band format. Solos are provided for alto sax and trumpet, but with the easy blues...

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

'Total Jazz' is a shuffle blues chart in G. This flexible head chart can be opened up for any soloist, and features great riffs that go into a 3/4-time coda.

In this Ellington favorite, John Berry stays true to the original medium slow swing in a well crafted arrangement that is very playable by inexperienced bands. Alto sax is featured at the top and late...

Swingin' and singin' with big band! This chart practically plays itself. The key is F minor, the vocal range is middle C to 3rd space C, and the lead trumpet range is to written F top line. Solo space...