Knowledge of ellingtons music prepares you to play any big band music. Edward was nicknamed duke by a classmate who admired him. Music notes for jazz band sheet music by duke ellington. This was a very popular ellington band tune and inspired many other jazz artist to record and perform it such as ella fitzgerald, nancy wilson and frank sinatra. The following is a list of performance conventions for the great majority of ellingtons music. A comparative analysis of three selected works edward kennedy duke ellingtons compositions are significant to the study of jazz and american music in general. Compose en 1936 par le tromboniste juan tizol, puis arrange par duke ellington, caravan sest hisse des son premier enregistrement dans. This tune is most commonly played in the key of c major. Apr 05, 2012 satin doll is a tune written by duke ellington and billy strayhorn in 1953 with lyrics by johnny mercer. Overview edward kennedy duke ellington was an africanamerican jazz composer, orchestrator, bandleader and pianist who led one of the greatest jazz. This attractive threecd set contains the master takes of all 66 selections recorded by duke ellington s orchestra during what many historians consider its peak period.
Duke ellington the single petal of a rose from queens suite 1959 calmo, rubato rit. Bill dobbins is a professor of jazz studies at the eastman school of music in. Cotton tail duke ellington full big band arrangement. Cottontail duke ellington version billy may swing era 19391940 cd005. Duke ellington sheet music free download in pdf or midi on. Edward kennedy duke ellington was an american composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death over a career. Left out are the many alternate takes, last released by european labels, and the duke ellington jimmy blanton duets, which are available on a differen.
Enjoy an unrivalled sheet music experience for ipadsheet music viewer, score library and music store all in one app. 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. Fun music company video series lesson plan on duke ellington jazz and blues lesson plan materials printable materials powerpoint presentation microsoft. Jazz lesson duke ellington resources for music education. See new and popular duke ellington songs, uploaded by musescore users, connect with a community of musicians who love to write and play music. Oct 05, 2005 duke ellington s legacy in american music is unrivalled. It is based on the rhythm changes from george gershwins i got rhythm.
Each selection was selected by the centers musical director, wynton marsalis, for essentially ellington. Duke s parents enrolled him in piano lessons at the age of eight. Duke ellington is considered to be one of the greatest figures in the history of american music. Duke ellington was born edward kennedy ellington in washington, d. Ellington would go on to present followup sacred concerts with new music at the cathedral of st. One of the originators of bigband jazz, ellington led his band for more than half a century, composed thousands of scores, and created one of the most distinctive ensemble sounds in all of western music.
The life and music of duke ellington lessons 023 024 th. As a child, he actually enjoyed baseball more than piano. This informational text explores ellingtons life and career. Among his many compositions are hundreds of short pieces and more ambitious extended works, including. As you may or may not know, this chord progression has been used for many tunes in the jazz repertoire. His career as a musician, composer, and bandleader spanned more than 50 years.
Duke had the lights turned off in the studio, and required his band to sit quietly in attendance like parishioners in a darkened church. Print and download cotton tail alto sax 1 sheet music. His parents were james edward and daisy kennedy ellington. This song, written in 1940, is based off of the same chord changes as in george gershwins ive got rhythm. Duke ellington, one of the greatest composers and performers of the 20th century. Duke elington et son orchestre it dont mean a thing.
They raised duke as an only child, until his sister, ruth, was born when duke was sixteen years old. Books by duke ellington author of music is my mistress. Cottontail 1940 and harlem airshaft 1940, ellington embarked on more expansive. Summary duke ellington was born on april 29, 1899 in washington, d. Ben uses a fair amount of repetition to develop his ideas through the solo. Now, in the duke ellington reader, mark tucker offers the first historical anthology of writings about this major africanamerican musician. His royal nickname seemed appropriate for duke because his elegant manner and dapper dress gave him the character of a young aristocrat. In the early 1960s, duke ellington hooked up with the john coltrane quartet to record duke ellington and john coltrane, an album spotlighting ellingtons songs. Later, more lyrics were written, based on the 1940 recording, by. Cotton tail is a 1940 composition by duke ellington. With solos for alto andor trombone and trumpet andor piano, this chart. Duke ellingtons most popular book is music is my mistress. He expected that the members of these groups, which had been an important part of the jazz.
Duke ellington quartet licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of pablo. All the drive and excitement of the original are still there as this bright swinger starts out with a small combo of two tenors and two trombones with rhythm, then gets the full band involved. Records it was one of ellingtons many collaborations in the early 1960s with musicians such as count basie, louis armstrong, coleman hawkins, max roach, and charles mingus, and placed him with a quartet in this case. Overview edward kennedy duke ellington was an africanamerican jazz composer, orchestrator, bandleader and pianist who led one of the greatest jazz bands, wrote more than 1,500 compositions. After midnight, the duke ellington revue that debuts this month, is a homage to the spectacular stage shows at the cotton club, the swanky jazz age nightspot whose shady owners billed it. Todays post is a short and sweet ben webster solo over duke ellingtons rhythm changes tune cottontail. Edward kennedy duke ellington 18991974 was an african american composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra. Ellington s talents were multifold, as a composer, band leader, arranger, pianist, and interpreter of africanamerican history and culture. Duke ellington the private collection 2012, cd discogs. Piano solos paperback may 1, 1995 by duke ellington author 4. Ellington is an important figure in the harlem renaissance, an african american cultural, social, and artistic movement that took place in harlem, new york during the 1920s. Ellington can be heard declaring that this is the most important statement ive ever made.
Duke ellington duke ellington the best of by classic. Cottontail duke ellington transcribed by ben doherty for tenor sax. The program is highlighted by such classics as the original version of take the a train, just asettin and arockin, i got it bad, perdido, cotton tail and. Sep 28, 2012 cotton tail is a tune written by the great american composer and pianist duke ellington. The first ellington recording 4 may 1940 is notable for the driving tenor saxophone solo by ben webster. The literary ellington one of the main assumptions in thinking about african american creative expression is that musicmore than literature, dance, theater, or the visual artshas been the paradigmatic mode of black artistic production and the standard and pinnacle not just of black culture but of american culture as a whole. The renaissance man of jazz ella fitzgerald called him the duke of ellington.
In the early 1960s, duke ellington hooked up with the john coltrane quartet to record duke ellington and john coltrane, an album spotlighting ellington s songs. Cotton tail alto sax 1 by duke ellington digital sheet. The duke at his best many critics consider duke ellington to be the most important composer in the history of jazz. However, when duke grew older and heard piano played in a way that tickled his senses, he sat right down. Duke ellington transcribed by ben doherty for tenor sax. The program is highlighted by such classics as the original version of take the a train, just asettin and arockin, i got it bad, perdido, cotton tail and all too soon. The sleeve notes explain that these selffunded private studio recordings were made by duke ellington over a year period dating from 1956 through to. Jackson herself later noted that no rehearsal was held for this collaboration with the famous bandleader, and when she requested more guidance on one track. Originally an instrumental, cotton tail later had lyrics written for it by ellington. Duke grew up pampered with a sense of selfimportance his nickname duke reflected such pretension. The vastness and depth of his recordings is bewildering. Here are two cds of lateellington recordings of some of his better known compositions plus a few less well known items from the catalogue and including a small number of nonellington tunes.
The teacher will play a selection of music from duke ellington it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing or satin doll mp3 itunes. In our catalog, you can find duke ellington sheet music for piano, drums, flute, saxophone, trumpet, guitar and almost any other instrument. Download for free in pdf midi format, or print directly from our site. Edward kennedy duke ellington was born in washington d. Cotton tail is a tune written by the great american composer and pianist duke ellington. Edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death over a career spanning more than six decades. He was a great jazz musician in the swing era of music. This study examines his compositional style through a comparative. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Cotton tail sheet music duke ellington real book melody. Calloway was the top earner in irving millss stable of bands in the 1930s, which also included duke ellington s band. Duke ellington orchestra live in switzerland 1959 youtube. Trumpet 2, tenor 1, bari, piano cotton tail duke ellington full big band arrangement sheet music for piano, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone download free in pdf or midi. Edward kennedy duke ellington 18991974 is considered to be one of the greatest bandleaders, composers and pianists of all time.
Pour vous inscrire et acceder a toutes les ressources gratuites pdf ebooks videos inedites en une seule fois. Learn this popular duke ellington jazz head written over rhythm changes. Records it was one of ellington s many collaborations in the early 1960s with musicians such as count basie, louis armstrong, coleman hawkins, max roach, and charles mingus, and placed him with a quartet in this case, saxophone, piano. Duke ellington, irving mills and cab calloway at the march 15, 1937 jam session at mastervariety recording studios, nyc.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Duke ellington, piano joe pass, guitar ray brown, bass louis bellson, drums. Sep 10, 2015 cottontail duke ellington version billy may swing era 19391940 cd005. Dukes parents enrolled him in piano lessons at the age of eight. Heres one of the iconic tunes from duke ellington in a swingin chart scored for the little big band format. Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus.
Since his death in 1974 recognition of his many achievements has steadily grown. See more ideas about duke ellington, duke and jazz blues. Satin doll is a tune written by duke ellington and billy strayhorn in 1953 with lyrics by johnny mercer. John the divine in new york 1968 and at westminster abbey 1973. His parents provided a modest middle class upbringing with an emphasis on proper manners and moral education. Duke ellingtons faith by ted gioia articles first things. Classic mood experience the best masterpieces ever recorded in the music history.
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