Publisher : Hal Leonard
Series: Young Jazz Classics
Artist: Duke Ellington
Arranger/Editor: Mark Taylor
Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble – Grade 3

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 by the full ensemble playing primarily tutti rhythms. Included are solos for trumpet and tenor (written or ad lib.) then a brief double time swing section featuring the entire ensemble. We think the Duke himself would have liked this one.

Instrumentation:
Full Score
1st Eb Alto Sax
2nd Eb Alto Sax
1rs Bb Tenor Sax
2nd Bb Tenor Sax
Eb Baritone Sax
1st Bb Trumpet
2nd Bb Trumpet
3rd Bb Trumpet
4th Bb Trumpet
1st Trombone
2nd Trombone
3rd Trombone
4th Trombone
Piano
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Vibes

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