Billy Strayhorn: spartiti difficile

As recorded on Tonight Show Band, Vol. 2 (Amherst), this chart won a Grammy for best big band arrangement. Holman took this great standard, put it in 3-4, and wrote scintillating counter lines that we...

As recorded by James Darren and arranged by Sammy Nestico, here is a masterful swingin' chart on this Ellington favorite. Featuring wonderful interplay between singer and ensemble, this will be a joy...

The brilliant composer/arranger Billly Strayhorn created this gorgeous melody and lush arrangement - this is the authentic version by Strayhorn himself. Recorded by Duke Ellington, the suggested tempo...

The brilliant composer/arranger Billly Strayhorn created this gorgeous melody and lush arrangement - this is the authentic version by Strayhorn himself. Recorded by Duke Ellington, the suggested tempo...

Composed and arranged by Billy Strayhorn! A medium-up swing at 164 BPM, this chart was originally recorded by Duke Ellington. It's been edited and transcribed by Jeff Lindberg to exacting specificatio...

Composed and arranged by Billy Strayhorn! A medium-up swing at 164 BPM, this chart was originally recorded by Duke Ellington. It's been edited and transcribed by Jeff Lindberg to exacting specificatio...

One of Strayhorns finest works, Billy's original score of 'Pentonsilic' has been edited by Jeff Lindberg. The tempo is bright at 208 BPM and there is clarinet on the tenor 1 part to include solo space...

One of Strayhorns finest works, Billy's original score of 'Pentonsilic' has been edited by Jeff Lindberg. The tempo is bright at 208 BPM and there is clarinet on the tenor 1 part to include solo space...

One of Strayhorns finest works, Billy's original score of 'Pentonsilic' has been edited by Jeff Lindberg. The tempo is bright at 208 BPM and there is clarinet on the tenor 1 part to include solo space...

Ever heard of 'Take the A Train?' Not like this you haven't! Another ingenious arrangement from the towering Rich DeRosa, this up-tempo swing chart is a journey through creative waters from beginning...

From the CD Groove Shop recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, here is John Clayton's stylish take on this masterful Billy Strayhorn composition. The rhythm section sets up the feel followed...

Includes five movements: 'Morning Mood,' 'Hall of the Mountain King,' 'Solvejg's Dance,' 'Ase's Death,' and 'Anitra's Dance.' Instrumentation is 5 saxes (clarinet doubles), 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, pi...

Includes five movements: 'Morning Mood,' 'Hall of the Mountain King,' 'Solvejg's Dance,' 'Ase's Death,' and 'Anitra's Dance.' Instrumentation is 5 saxes (clarinet doubles), 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, pi...

Composed and arranged by Billy Strayhorn! A medium-up swing at 164 BPM, this chart was originally recorded by Duke Ellington. It's been edited and transcribed by Jeff Lindberg to exacting specificatio...

A beautiful alto saxophone ballad, the tempo is around 72 BPM and the instrumentation is 5 saxes, 1 trumpet, 3 trombones, piano, bass, drums. Edited and adapted in exacting detail.

One of Strayhorns finest works, Billy's original score of 'Pentonsilic' has been edited by Jeff Lindberg. The tempo is bright at 208 BPM and there is clarinet on the tenor 1 part to include solo space...

Jazz for strings! A unique, never-before-published composition and arrangement by the brilliant Billy Strayhorn. A slow swing, this arrangement is written for solo violin, solo viola, violin 2, tenor...