Ensemble

One of the true gems from the Ellington catalog of great songs, here is a marvelous setting for vocal soloist with jazz ensemble. The style is slow swing, and the mood is sensuous and lush.

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. According to John, it's about grooving and having fun.

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. According to John, it's about grooving and having fun.

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 later the melody is passed off to the trumpet section. Also included are written or ad lib. solos for alto sax and trumpet.

From the very first album by the group Chicago, 'Chicago Transit Authority,' this easy-going shuffle tune still sounds great. Includes solos for Trumpet and Tenor.

Canadian Brass.

Grade 1.5 What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney? Even at this easy level, this chart really swings and will sound great with limited rehearsal time. Your pianist gets a rare chance to shine as he or she is featured on the melody while the ensemble answers. Later, every section gets to play the melody and there is a solo section for any sax. The final section starts softly with saxes alone, then builds as various layers are added. A great-sounding chart for beginning bands. Dur: 3:00

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Discovery Jazz - Grade 1.5 Here is a nicely scored arrangement of Norah Jones' award-winning hit designed for beginning players. The opening verse can be played either by a sax solo or as a section feature. Later, the brass get a taste of the melody and there is a short written (opt. ad lib.) solo for trumpet. Very smooth!

Recorded by newcomer vocalist Norah Jones, this haunting tune is a current hit on the pop charts. With a beautiful melody and smooth harmonies, this is a wonderful contemporary feature for vocalist. This arrangement may also be used as a feature for flugelhorn or tenor sax, in place of the vocal part.