Duke Ellington

Easy chord changes and ensemble parts illustrate how much Ellington can do with simple melodies and chord progressions.

This sophisticated arrangement is a good chance to focus on musical issues since there are no technical challenges.

This strong and moving piece celebrates the Queen of Gospel through short solos over simple backgrounds.

A medium tempo swing chart composed by the great Duke Ellington! Features include a few sax section solis, a trumpet 1 written solo for the bridge section and an 8-bar written solo section, trumpet 1...

Arranged especially for the USAF Airmen of Note, this alto ballad is outstanding in every respect. The introduction features 'bones playing the bridge, followed by the A section statement with alto an...

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...

A great Ellington tune that uses simple chord progressions and riffs to maintain an infectious, relaxed, though forward-moving swing.

A creative Ellington kaleidoscope, this medium difficulty tune is a great juxtaposition of smooth and choppy, loud and soft, and short and long.

This is a swinger all the way! The tempo can be anywhere between 132-150 BPM and there is a written-out trumpet 2 solo. There's plenty of swingin' ensemble, a great sax section soli, plus optional par...

Experience Harlem of the early 1930's with this delightfully swinging and complex early Ellington classic.

Take a stroll through the French Quarter with this hard swinging clarinet feature. Dueling trombones and a brief trumpet solo round out one of Duke's most engaging pieces!

Una buena carta para un concierto, un festival o un concierto de baile. Un swing medio a 114 BPM, con solos escritos para alto, trombón 1 y piano. Con una gran dinámica, solos de saxofón y un dulce es...

An Ellington standard re-imagined in this famous 1963 arrangement by Gerald Wilson, including the two chorus tenor duet by Jimmy Hamilton, features each section of the band as well as solos for clarin...

Uptown Downbeat is a classic 1930's Duke with a modern twist, call and response between brass and saxes, great soli sections for both trombones and woodwinds, features solos for clarinet, trumpet, and...

Bourbon Street Jingling Jollies features a haunting flute feature that summons the pensive feeling of late night remembrances. Beautiful harmonized backgrounds contrast with a unison saxophone counter...

Another devastatingly beautiful Ellington ballad, this alto feature is one of the most evocative melodies in his output. Only two-and-a-half minutes long, it is sure to be a crowd favorite.

Celebrating the centennial of the great Ella Fitzgerald, this chart is from the legendary recordings of Ella with the Ellington Orchestra. This chart features a short solo by baritone and alto saxopho...

This uptempo blues will allow your tenor soloist to stretch out. A great example of the Ellington riff style, this chart can be opened up for multiple soloists and provides a teachable moment with the...

A New Orleans favorite, this 1932 Ellington arrangement features trombone and soprano saxophone. Sidney Bechet's iconic solo is transcribed here as played by his star pupil, Johnny Hodges.

A New Orleans favorite, this 1932 Ellington arrangement features trombone and soprano saxophone. Sidney Bechet's iconic solo is transcribed here as played by his star pupil, Johnny Hodges.

The first movement of Ellington's masterpiece, 'Deep South Suite' from 1946, begins with a slow introduction, followed by a build up to an exciting break for the trumpet section. Riffs and solos aboun...

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.

Oh yeah, a beautiful straight-eighth Ellington ballad. Played around 84 BPM with gorgeous voicings throughout, written-out solos for tenor and trombone, very easy brass ranges, all the usual optional...

You may think this chart is all swing but it begins as a Latin then alternates with a swing feel---very clever! The tempo is bright at around 190-200 BPM. With written-out solos for trumpet and tenor...

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