Duke Ellington: spartiti difficile

This is the authentic Nestico arrangement as recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra! Opening with a piano introduction, this medium swing chart progresses through statements by the saxes, expertly wove...

An essential collection of great jazz classics as originally performed by the Duke Ellington Orchestra, newly arranged for piano. Includes 'Caravan', 'Take The 'A' Train', 'In A Sentimental Mood' and...

Warner Bros. Publications is proud to present this important new series, Jazz at Lincoln Center Library. Each selection was selected by the Center's musical director, Wynton Marsalis, for Essentially...

This Ellington favorite adapts beautifully to the small band format in the skilled hands of Michael Mossman. The classic tune is still there, but with a contemporary twist.

Here's a new twist on an old classic! If you're looking for something a little different, Mark's fast samba may be just right for you. Features Trombones off the top, then later a sax soli followed by...

From John La Barbera's latest big band recording, here is the title cut - a masterful arrangement of this little-known Ellington gem. The tempo is moderate in an African/Latin vein and features a weal...

Originally arranged for Ernie Andrews, this hard-swinging chart provides a real workout for band and vocalist alike. The blues-infused style features interplay between the singer and the band as well...

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...

'Tattooed Bride' is Ellington's masterpiece from 1948 - a through-composed, 11-minute jazz symphony. Prominently featuring the clarinet, each of the four sections contrast in mood, tempo, and dynamics...

Warner Bros. Publications is proud to present this important new series, Jazz at Lincoln Center Library. Each selection was selected by the Center's musical director, Wynton Marsalis, for Essentially...

Background of A Tone Parallel to Harlem (AKA The Harlem Suite): Duke Ellington always had a sophisticated air about him. His high-brow comportment was evidenced in his dress, eloquent delivery and sub...

Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra - Grade 5 Combine the music of the legendary Duke Ellington with the contemporary arranging genius of John Clayton, and get ready to hear Mood Indigo like you've never...

Nelson wrote an album for Johnny Hodges (Black, Brown and Beautiful, RCA) featuring the compositions of Duke Ellington and also some of his original things. This Ellington tune just romps and stomps r...

This Ellington favorite adapts beautifully to the small band format in the skilled hands of Michael Mossman. The classic tune is still there, but with a contemporary twist.

This Ellington favorite adapts beautifully to the small band format in the skilled hands of Michael Mossman. The classic tune is still there, but with a contemporary twist.

A superb career-spanning collection of ten classic Duke Ellington performances from the Storyville Records archives, complete with matching transcriptions. These new Piano transcriptions are taken fr...

Piano arrangements by Frank Booth of Ellington classics including 'In a Sentimental Mood', 'Prelude To A Kiss' and 'It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)'.

Originally arranged for Ernie Andrews, this hard-swinging chart provides a real workout for band and vocalist alike. The blues-infused style features interplay between the singer and the band as well...

Adapted from the arrangement that John Clayton did for Dianne Reeves and the WDR radio big band in Cologne, Germany, here is a moderately slow and sulty swing version of the Duke Ellington favorite. A...

Adapted from the arrangement that John Clayton did for Dianne Reeves and the WDR radio big band in Cologne, Germany, here is a moderately slow and sulty swing version of the Duke Ellington favorite. A...

Adapted from the arrangement that John Clayton did for Dianne Reeves and the WDR radio big band in Cologne, Germany, here is a moderately slow and sulty swing version of the Duke Ellington favorite. A...

Warner Bros. Publications is proud to present this important new series, Jazz at Lincoln Center Library. Each selection was selected by the Center's musical director, Wynton Marsalis, for Essentially...

Warner Bros. Publications is proud to present this important new series, Jazz at Lincoln Center Library. Each selection was selected by the Center's musical director, Wynton Marsalis, for Essentially...

Jelly Roll Morton always claims that one of the essential elements from the very first days of jazz was the break. A break was when the regular rhythm was suspended, and one of the players had to step...

This chart was one of the staples in the Tonight Show Band book, and they performed this often. Tommy created a wonderful setting for this classic jazz standard. There is solo space for trumpet and te...