Duke Ellington: Intermediate Sheet Music

Edward Kennedy 'Duke' Ellington's influence on the swing era as musician, bandleader and composer is unparalleled. His arrangement of his own composition It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Sw...

contains one each: SATB, SSAA (opt.), Vocal Solo (opt.)

Here's a fresh version of this Ellington classic done in a Latin style that really sizzles. Solid and creative writing for the entire ensemble.

Michael Mossman uses a moderately fast Afro-Cuban style to craft this setting of Duke Ellington's lesser-known work. This striking and fresh-sounding chart features tight harmonies and a driving rhyth...

The lush harmonies and flowing melody of this Ellington favorite are set in a medium samba style in this creative arrangement that takes full advantage of the six-horn format. In addition to full ense...

From Duke's Latin American Suite, 'Brasilliance' has a driving tenor feature with an exotic groove. This work is modal in nature with modern unison lines and rhythms.

This fresh setting of Ellington's immortal standard gives it a unique salsa twist! Though the vocalist (or tenor sax) is the primary feature, this chart showcases the whole band's ability to establish...

Classic Ellington swinger! Gordon's medium tempo chart features the saxes at the start and them lets the ensemble carry it and build to the Alto solo. This one goes down smooth.

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,...

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...

This beautiful arrangement is the perfect way to feature your best vocalist. Dave's chart is very 'sweet.' The vocalist gets an opportunity to trade licks with the band and even do a little improvisat...

A Robbie Williams Big Band Chart by Duke Ellington & Bob Russell, arranged by Shaun Byrne. Moderate Swing. Key G.

The great Duke Ellington standard, as featured by Tony Bennett & Michael Bublé on the 'Duets II' album. Vocal range: A-Bb Trumpet range: D Trombone range: A Tenor 1 Solo written out, or Optional ad l...

No 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 the bridge, the main theme is handled...

This classic New Orleans standard has been given the full Ellington treatment - with a beautiful alto opening, and solos for baritone sax, trumpet, and clarinet.

This production number for young players offers a perfect way to honor the music of the legendary Duke Ellington Orchestra. This swingin' medley takes you through the well-known standards C-Jam Blues,...

These spectacular fingerstyle arrangements are written in the classic early americana guitar tradition of ragtime and blues with lots of alternating thumb and classic blues phrases

The music of the Duke Ellington Orchestra helped define the role of jazz in America. Here is a swingin' medley for young bands including the memorable titles: Take The A Train, Don't Get Around Much A...

Four Ellington hits are given special treatment in this monster medley. Full instrumentation is required, and the arrangement is moderately advanced, but the result is great music!

Put together the brilliant composer Billy Strayhorn and superb arranger Alan Baylock, and you will have an outstanding musical experience. This is the alto sax feature you have been looking for-not te...

Recorded in several different versions and contexts over the years, this version of Billy Strayhorn's 'Snibor' is taken from the Ellington band's 1967 posthumous tribute album '...And His Mother Calle...