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This transcription was made especially for Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 2019–20 Twenty-Fifth Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Program.
 
We are proud to present this important series, Jazz at Lincoln Center Library. Each selection was selected by the center's musical director, Wynton Marsalis. Each transcription is direct from the recordings of the immortal Duke Ellington, and they are not only authentic, they are perfect for your jazz ensemble. Features information about the original recording, rehearsal notes from David Berger and performance suggestions from Wynton Marsalis. These classic tunes represent jazz at its finest!

Caravan

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This transcription of Duke Ellington's 1941 recording was made especially for Jazz at Lincoln Center's 2023-24 Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Program.

The Giddybug Gallop

Featuring vocalist Gregory Porter on the original JALC recording, Sherman Irby's arrangement of Merry Christmas, Baby delivers a musical holiday present in the form of a deeply bluesy, hard-grooving performance from top to bottom. Largely a vocal feature, the primary instrumental solos are for alto sax (bantering with the band) and tenor sax (as vocal accompaniment), but there is plenty of room to open things up for additional soloists as well. The trombone section also gets a nice, plunger-mute-heavy soli spotlight alongside the first vocal melody statement. Brass ranges are not overly high, but due to the slow tempo and overall louder dynamics, it can be a little bit of an endurance test. The vocal key is F.

Merry Christmas, Baby

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Although Movin? Uptown has some technical difficulties (range and tempo), it shouldn?t present too much of a musical challenge for your students. The style and content are very similar to a number of Sammy Nest pieces that high school and college bands regularly perform. Since this is an up-tempo flag-waver, Benny Carter chose to use a 64-bar AABA song form instead of the usual 32, which keeps each chorus at a length of one minute. Each A section consists of and a and a b, and the B section also are split in 2 8-bar sections.

Movin Uptown

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Get your ensemble swinging with "Bli Blip," a vibrant arrangement by Berger of a classic Ellington tune. Infused with infectious rhythms and lively energy, this piece captures the essence of swing style, making it a perfect choice for jazz bands looking to dazzle and entertain their audience. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Bli Blip

Warner Bros. Publications is proud to present this important series, Jazz at Lincoln Center Library. Each selection was selected by the Center's musical director, Wynton Marsalis. Each transcription is direct from the recordings of the immortal Duke Ellington, and they are not only authentic, they are perfect for your jazz ensemble. Features information about  the original recording, rehearsal notes, and performance suggestions. These classic tunes represent jazz at its finest!

Isfahan

"Dameron Stomp," a vibrant swing composition by Tadd Dameron and Harlan Leonard, captures the essence of the big band era. Its infectious rhythm and brilliant orchestration make it a standout choice for ensembles seeking to energize their repertoire with a classic yet exhilarating piece. A must-perform for swing lovers! - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Dameron Stomp

"Roll 'Em" masterfully blends jazz and rock in a riveting composition by Mary Lou Williams. Captivating and dynamic, this piece offers an exhilarating musical journey, perfect for ensembles looking to explore genre fusion with rich, vibrant harmonies and compelling rhythms. A must-have for innovative musical repertoire. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Roll 'Em

It's been said that basketball is like jazz  but Rock Chalk Suite takes the comparison to another level entirely. Written and recorded by the musicians of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, each of the suite's high-flying 15 movements takes inspiration from a different University of Kansas hoops legend. As Marsalis says, both basketball and jazz "reward improvisation and split-second decision making against the pressure of time," and the JLCO's masterful composers have turned the Jayhawks' rich basketball history into a stylish slam dunk of an album.

Rock Chalk Suite was commissioned to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Lied Center of Kansas, K.U.'s performing arts center, and the album utilizes the JLCO's full roster to honor the university's rich athletic heritage as well as its cultural contributions to the world. Drawing on the careers of famous Jayhawks like Paul Pierce, Lynette Woodard, and Jo Jo White, Rock Chalk Suite is a timeless tribute to the spirit of improvisation, both on and off the hardwood.

D(efense) Up: The Untold Story of Darnell Valentine

Ring Dem Bells

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Wayne's music has become basic instrumental vocabulary for all of us who came after him. For anyone wishing to play jazz, it is a must that you come through the music of Ellington, Monk, and Shorter. Much of Wayne's music is architecturally perfect in terms of its harmonic and melodic structure. As creative musicians, we take liberties with interpretations of every legend's music, while keeping a conscious eye on a song's DNA.

The bulk of the material that the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis chose to arrange for this performance (and subsequent CD release titled Endangered Species) was composed in the first decade of Wayne's career. Mama G, Armageddon, Contemplation, Hammer Head, Teru, and Lost were all written between 1959 and 1966. His material from this period has become part of the foundation of modern jazz. Diana (pronounced Gianna) was composed in 1974 just as jazz fusion and, particularly, Weather Report were reaching their zenith. Endangered Species and The Three Marias both come from Wayne's 1985 flagship album Atlantis. This album's foundation was '80s keyboards and other various electric instruments.

The JLCO does a remarkable job of creatively arranging Wayne's music while keeping a watchful eye on the core structure of these songs.
Christian McBride, 2019

Contemplation

Everyone knows this classic chart- and this is the real deal, transcribed note-for-note as the Duke Ellington Orchestra performed it!  The drums set the mood for this swinging Saharan groove, and the solos seem to effortlessly enjoy the ride.  The result is an intoxicating exotic groove that never lets up!

From the Jazz at Lincoln Center Library, this was selected by the Center's musical director, Wynton Marsalis, for Essentially Ellington: The Annual Jazz at Lincoln Center High School Jazz Band Competition. Transcribed directly from the recordings of the immortal Duke Ellington, it's not only authentic, it's ideal for your jazz ensemble. Includes information about the original recording, rehearsal notes from Jon Faddis and Brent Wallarab, and performance suggestions from Wynton Marsalis. Jazz at its finest!

Cottontail

Jo Jo's Mojo (for Jo Jo White)

Warner Bros. Publications is proud to present this important series, Jazz at Lincoln Center Library. Each selection was selected by the Center's musical director, Wynton Marsalis. Each transcription is direct from the recordings of the immortal Duke Ellington, and they are not only authentic, they are perfect for your jazz ensemble. Features information about  the original recording, rehearsal notes from Jon Faddis and Brent  Wallarab, and performance suggestions from Wynton Marsalis. These classic tunes represent jazz at its finest!

Such Sweet Thunder

Warner Bros. Publications is proud to present this important new series, Jazz at Lincoln Center Library. Each selection was selected by the Center's musical director, Wynton Marsalis, for Essentially Ellington: The Annual Jazz at Lincoln Center High School Jazz Band Competition. Each transcription is direct from the recordings of the immortal Duke Ellington, and they are not only authentic, they are perfect for your jazz ensemble. Features information about the original recording, rehearsal notes from Jon Faddis and Brent Wallarab, and performance suggestions from Wynton Marsalis. These classic tunes represent jazz at its finest!

Black and Tan Fantasy

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

The Second Line

I wrote 'Two-Three's Adventure' to commemorate our trip over to Cuba. The song itself has a traveling phase that starts in a generic mambo pattern and goes directly into a swing, then into a guajira. I remember when we debuted it in Cuba. The people started laughing when the rhythm went from swing to a guajira because they didn't think we knew what a guajira was.

Carlos Henriquez, from Live in Cuba liner notes

Two-Three's Adventure

A jovial jaunt on television personality Steve Allen's tribute to the holiday season courtesy of Sherman Irby, "Cool Yule" will be a delight for both your band to play and your audience to listen to. Originally written to feature vocalist Catherine Russell, your singer's performance should seek to match the light playfulness of hers. The ensemble sections bear more than a passing resemblance to the classic style of the Count Basie orchestra, and should be played in a similar manner. There is an open solo section in addition to a specific solo section for tenor saxophone.

Cool Yule

Jazz at Lincoln Center Library. is an exciting project under the artistic direction of Wynton Marsalis that is dedicated to the preservation of the jazz style and designed to honor the greats of jazz history. The Duke Ellington charts are all exact transcriptions as recorded by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra, and they are all medium to medium-advanced in difficulty.

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