The duke ellington real book c edition hal leonard online. Ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book wikipedia. Duke ellington and his vocalists milestones of jazz legends. Check out mood indigo by duke ellington on amazon music. In a sentimental mood, mood indigo, lush life, in a mellow tone u. Play any duke ellington selection as the students enter the room. 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.
Mood indigo from the jazz pianists ultimate guide to the real. They lead a small band playing classic compositions by ellington such as mood indigo and black and tan fantasy by 1961 jazz was falling out of favour with the general public but this shows two of the most important people in early jazz still able to produce amazing music year after they have fallen out of the spotlight. Featuring russell procope and willie cook on trumpet. The album was reissued on cd by verve in 1999, and on lp by speakers corner and analogue productions in 20. Mood indigo free sheet music by duke ellington pianoshelf. Mood indigo from duke ellington buy now in stretta sheet music shop. The narrative of ellington was not a street comes from ntozake shanges poem mood indigo from a daughters geography, 1983. Duke ellington and his orchestra mood indigo cd discogs. In mood indigo ellington voices the trombone right at the top of the instruments register, and the clarinet at the very lowest. Do nothin till you hear from me dont get around much anymore in a sentimental mood it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing mood indigo satin doll sophisticated lady. A life of louis armstrong edward kennedy duke ellington was the greatest jazz composer of the twentieth centuryand an impenetrably enigmatic personality whom no one, not even his closest friends, claimed to understand. The derivation of the song supposedly, according to barney bigard. Check out mood indigo by duke ellington and his orchestra on amazon music. Vintage 1931 sheet music mood indigo duke ellington irving mills albany bigard.
Shorty baker, trumpet, is heard twice in solo spots, muted and lyrically graceful on mood indigo, and open and more forceful on willow weep for me. I wrote that in 15 minutes while i was waiting for my mother. Classic duke ellington songbook jazz playalong volume 41. This pack lets instrumentalists play along with a big band to 10 swinging classics, including. Collier suggested that duke s pride and stubbornness were at the root of his roundabout musical education. Just so you guys know im getting a little tired of reading fights over whos better than who or stupid. Mood indigo is a jazz song with music by duke ellington and barney bigard and lyrics by. The composer and bandleader duke ellington 18991974 was a largely selftaught pianist who was influenced by jazz and ragtime performers. Duke ellington a giant collection of ellington s best, all presented in the famous real book notation. Duke ellington in person, however, is important for its insights into the private world of duke ellington than the public one for those of. Duke ellington s america ebook written by harvey g.
Song information for mood indigo duke ellington on allmusic. Duke ellington is universally recognized as one of the towering figures of 20thcentury music, both a brilliant composer and one of the preeminent musicians in jazz history. Mood indigo news newspapers books scholar jstor june 2015 learn how and when to remove this template message. The mooch mood indigo prelude to a kiss satin doll sophisticated lady take the a train what am i here for. We can infer by this, that without this person, the harshness of time. Mood indigo by duke ellington full score and parts sheet. This quality folio contains 16 of the best from americas premier jazz band composer, arranged for string quartet up to string orchestra. Mitchell parish war damals bei dem musikverleger irving mills angestellt. Then id choose the original 1930 recording of mood indigo, which shows us ellington in a quiet, pensive mood. A major new biography of duke ellington from the acclaimed author of pops. Was looking for a modern arrangement of mood indigo by one of duke ellingtons more contemporary bands.
Ella fitzgerald mood indigo verve records 1957 youtube. When all students have arrived, ask the students to describe what they were listening to. Mood indigo is credited to duke ellington, barney bigard and ellington manager irving mills, who probably did nothing but get the song published. Swing to music from alltime jazz greats including duke ellington, glen miller, art tatum, and more. Duke ellington edward kennedy ellington, april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an. Duke ellington edward kennedy ellington, april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american jazz composer, pianist and bandleader, one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all american music. The greater part of his knowledge was selftaught, by ear, and gradually acquired. In this chapter, i will illuminate the creative process of the duke ellington orchestra. Caravan chelsea bridge cotton tail im beginning to see the light im just a lucky so and so in a mellow tone in a sentimental mood mood indigo satin doll take duke ellington guitar read more. It must be said, however, that the prolific ellington book well outnumbered the renditions of tunes from tinpan alley. Duke ellington the complete ellington indigos digipack.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read duke ellington s america. Mood indigo by duke ellington and his orchestra on amazon music. Make offer the world of duke ellington sheet music book. Ellington offers breathing space between the first two choruses with a fourbar piano solo over two chords. The piano prince and his orchestra by andrea davis pinkney, help.
Getting to know the worlds greatest composers series combines. Duke ellington liked to give the impression that his every move came effortlessly. Scattin at the kit kat duke ellington the duke ellington anthology, vol. Duke ellington and his orchestra mood indigo discogs. While working as a sign painter he began to play professionally and in 1918 started his. Sentimental mood it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing the mooch mood indigo prelude to a kiss satin doll sophisticated lady take the. He says in my solitude, you haunt me with dreadful ease of days gone by.
The album features many members of duke ellingtons orchestra. Assessment for learning through the duke optional procedures. The composer and bandleader duke ellington 18991947 was a largely selftaught pianist who was influenced by jazz and ragtime performers. The premier site for the history and analysis of the standards jazz musicians play the most. Louis toodleo, black and tan fantasy, it dont mean a thing, and mood indigo, to his more complex works such as reminiscing in tempo and black, brown and beige, to his. Last of all, id opt for the frenzied live recording of diminuendo. Twelve of the duke s most memorable compositions arranged in standard notation and tablature. Sings the duke ellington song book ella fitzgerald. Sarah vaughan duke ellington song book one discogs. Was looking for a modern arrangement of mood indigo by one of duke ellington s more contemporary bands. Sonny greer wall street wail duke ellington and his orchestra. But writer and jazz historian will friedwald says someone else deserves credit for part of the melody. Caravan creole love call day dream dont get around much anymore do nothin till you hear from.
Jazz piano tips, history, recommended recordings, and resources for duke ellingtons mood indigo and every tune in the real book. Mood indigo duke ellington the centennial collection. Duke ellington, american pianist who was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Johnny hodges with billy strayhorn and the orchestra is a 1962 studio album by johnny hodges accompanied by an orchestra arranged by billy strayhorn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mood indigo is credited to duke ellington, barney bigard and ellington manager irving mills, who probably did nothing but get the song.
Great for recitals, concerts, receptions, parties, and encores. African flower all too soon black and tan fantasy bojangles cjam blues caravan come sunday cotton tail do nothin till you hear from me dont get around much anymore duke s place. Online shop, sheet music, music scores and play along for download, books, music stands, music stand. Listen to the duke ellington and more playlist with amazon music unlimited. Duke ellington scribd read books, audiobooks, and more. The poem, excerpted for the picture book, is a reflection of and tribute to a legacy of african american innovator, a company of men who changed the world. The piano prince and his orchestra by andrea davis pinkney, help the b.
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