Caravan

Here's a distinctive arrangement for beginning jazz groups on one of Duke Ellington's most recognizable tunes. One of the featured works in the 2014 movie "Whiplash," it combines the styles of Latin and big band swing and is a marvelous introduction to the Duke for young jazzers. Arranged for full jazz ensemble, it's also playable by as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano, bass and drums.