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This has a chorale at the beginning that may be played a cappella by the winds. The rhythm section can be omitted until the tempo change - probably a good idea. It's a simple arrangement with a flavorful

In 1959 Mercer Ellington assembled his dad's working ensemble in a New York studio to record an album known as "Colors in Rhythm." The idea was to take a few of Mercer's originals, along with some of Duke's

Count Basie recorded this tune several times over several decades. This version has been transcribed from the "Atomic Basie" album released in 1960. The chart features tenor, piano, trumpet and clarinet

Benny Golson composed this octet chart in 1957 and it was featured on the Dizzy Gillespie album The Greatest Trumpet Player of Them All. The features include a bluesy sound, interesting harmonies, varied

Recorded in 1967, the album "Ella Fitzgerald's Christmas" focused exclusively on hymns rather than the largely secular material of her "Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas" album. Teaming up with arrangers

This chart provides a wonderful backdrop for soloing and allowed Dizzy Gillespie to present a warm side of his playing, seldom seen during his prior recording sessions. Composed by Benny Golson in