Par SPARKE PHILIP. This is a little salute to the wonderful music of Duke Ellington, taking Mood Indigo as its model. Something Borrowed, Something Blue will allow the young band to approach this masterpiece?s laid-back style, using chords and harmonies that they may be hearing for the first time. The flexible instrumentation of this work makes it ideal for bands without the full quota of players.…

Cet ouvrage propose une vision à la fois concise et la plus large possible de l'histoire du jazz et de ses principaux représentants. Les auteurs ont choisi d'écarter leurs affinités esthétiques ou préférences personnelles pour se concentrer, à chaque période, sur la musique ayant le plus marqué les musiciens et le public.L'originalité de cette histoire du jazz tient à l'abondance des exemples musi…

Par DOBBINS BILL. Many different possibilities for harmonizing the same melody are illustrated and analysed, using techniques by such influential arrangers and composers as Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Oliver Nelson, Gil Evans and Clare Fischer. Techniques of melody harmonisation, linear writing and counterpoint for 2, 3, 4 and 5 horns. A chapter on writing for the rhythm section clearly illu…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Liberate your brass band with the sounds of 1940’s swing! James L. Hosay has combined the styles of WWII era big-band legends Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington with the unmistakable sounds of Glen Miller to create a swingin’ swayin’ piece you are sure to love. Salute the veterans of WWII with this rip-roaring throwback to the 1940s. / Niveau : 3 / Musique légère originale / R…

(Français) Broché – 23 mai 2018 - Que savons-nous de la musique des temps préhistoriques ? À quand remonte l’invention de la notation de la musique ? Comment s’appelle le premier opéra de l’histoire ? En quoi consiste le dodécaphonisme sériel de Schönberg ? Quels artistes scandinaves ont marqué l’histoire de la musique ? Qui sont les grands chefs d’orchestre qu’il faut connaître ? Quelle est…

Method of Harmony Nine pieces by Duke Ellington as lead sheets for C, Bb, Eb and bass clef instruments Easy to intermediate level of difficulty ISBN 9781562242077, publisher's no. AEB 140482 Format: 20.8 x 27.4 cm 44 pages Includes CD with demo and play-along versions / Jamey Aebersold

Héros de légende s il en fut, Django Reinhardt le devint dès sa prime jeunesse. Tout d'abord parmi les siens, subjugués par l'éblouissante virtuosité de ce petit prodige du banjo, ensuite auprès des musiciens musettes, d'où sa réputation d'extraordinaire instrumentiste qui gagna comme une traînée de poudre les milieux du jazz, univers plus propre à l'épanouissement de ses ambitions musicales qu'il…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Liberate your band with the sounds of 1940’s swing! James L. Hosay has combined the styles of WWII era big-band legends Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington with the unmistakable sounds of Glen Miller to create a swingin’ swayin’ piece you are sure to love. Salute the veterans of WWII with this rip-roaring throwback to the 1940s. / Niveau : 2.5 / Musique légère originale / Réper…

Par BERKMAN DAVID. The definitive book on how to create beautiful jazz harmonies for any melody. Starting from the most basic harmonic situations and progressing to contemporary jazz harmony, this book is a serious study of the fundamentals of jazz harmony. It will help you to uncover the best choices for chords to accompany any melody, to better understand and create the \'right\' chord progressi…

Par DRAKE ERVIN. This upbeat swing standard remains one of the most popular tunes recorded by the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Here is a carefully arranged chart that sounds sophisticated, yet is easily attainable by young ensembles. Our Easy Jazz Ensemble series is written for full band, playable with four saxes, three trumpets, three trombones, and rhythm section. Each arrangement also includes op…