Royal Ancestry

Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn were not shy about paying tribute to their favorite musicians in their own unique way. This first movement of their mini suite dedicated to singing legend Ella Fitzgerald is meant to serve as a tribute to her purported royal forbears. This arrangement is for jazz big band. It is not a transcription and has been prepared from Strayhorn's original sketch score and the set of parts used during the recording session. Alto Sax 2 doubles on clarinet.