He led his orchestra from 1923 until his death, his career spanning over 50 years. 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. By that point recording sessions were old hat to duke, and three of the four songs mood indigo, sophisticated. Mood indigo sings the duke ellington songbook ella. Get duke ellington mood indigo sheet music notes, chords. Famous jazz musicians painting mood indigo duke ellington by david lloyd glover. Learn to play guitar by chord tabs using chord diagrams, transpose the key, watch video lessons and much more. Duke ellingtonsoftcoverarranged for c instrumentshal leonard publicationsa giant collection of ellingtons best, all presented in the famous real book notation. Instantly view and print duke ellington jazz ensemble sheet music online mood indigo. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Without new material to work with, ellington recorded the album with his orchestra and saxophonist paul gonsalves in 1962 during a fourhour recording session. Mood indigo by duke ellington softcover audio online. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. The premier site for the history and analysis of the standards jazz musicians play the most.
Duke ellington mood indigo high quality sheet music available for download. The duke ellington real book c instruments melodee. On december 19, 1950, the duke ellington orchestra recorded four songs in an abandoned church columbia records had recently converted into a studio. He also thrived as a musician against the odds of racism. Although irving millsjack millss brother and publishing partnertook credit for the lyrics, mitchell parish claimed in a 1987 interview that he had written the lyrics.
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. See more ideas about duke ellington, duke and jazz blues. Caravan creole love call day dream dont get around much anymore do nothin till you hear from. Print and download mood indigo sheet music composed by duke ellington. Mood indigo by duke ellington full score and parts sheet. A deep and wide soundstage, mellifluous lows and crystalline highs make indigos a perfect accompaniment to your late night listening. This is a box set of four duke ellington 78s containing a total of eight songs released in march of 1943 on victor records. While working as a sign painter he began to play professionally and in 1918 started his own band in his native washington dc. Theres a clear blue mood at work in these sessions and kevin grays allanalog mastering brings out a nocturnal mood, while keeping things warm and mellow. Ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book by ella.
The duke ellington real book c edition hal leonard online. Jul 14, 2016 edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american composer, pianist and bandleader of jazz orchestras. The piano prince and his orchestra is a childrens picture book written by andrea davis pinkney and illustrated by brian pinkney. He kept a big band together for half a century and wrote music that will never get old, such as mood indigo. Ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book is a 1957 studio album by the american jazz singer ella fitzgerald, accompanied by duke ellington and his orchestra, focusing on ellington s songs part of fitzgeralds song book series, it is the only one where the composer is also featured as a performer and the first occasion fitzgerald recorded with ellington. Featuring russell procope and willie cook on trumpet. Mood indigo ellington was a master at creating an element of surprise in his compositions, and the unique instrumental voicing on this standard is. If you cant get enough mystery and mayhem, youll be all about these crime novel adaptations. Duke ellington a giant collection of ellingtons best, all presented in the famous real book notation. Was looking for a modern arrangement of mood indigo by one of duke. Ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book is a 1957 studio album by the american jazz singer ella fitzgerald, accompanied by duke ellington and his orchestra, focusing on ellington s songs. An outstanding example of the ellington orchestra playing jazz standards, this release includes the complete original album ellington indigos plus three rare tunes omitted from the original lp and all of the alternate takes. 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 born in washington, d. The sound he created was a tapestry of bluesy textures, lowdown swing and solo instrumental voices that growled, cried or.
Complete your duke ellington and his orchestra collection. The duke elington carnegie hall concerts, january 1943 by. Duke ellington mood indigo sheet music notes, chords. Nov 06, 2000 mood indigo ellington was a master at creating an element of surprise in his compositions, and the unique instrumental voicing on this standard is an example of his subtle sophistication. Mood indigo ellington was a master at creating an element of surprise in his compositions, and the unique instrumental voicing on this standard is an example of his subtle sophistication. Mood indigo 1930 is a jazz composition and song, with music by duke ellington and barney bigard with lyrics by irving mills. Duke ellington and his orchestra mood indigo cd discogs. The group stayed together for over fifty years and recorded and wrote some of americas greatest music. Featuring paul gonsalves is an album by american jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader duke ellington. The composer and bandleader duke ellington 18991947 was a largely selftaught pianist who was influenced by jazz and ragtime performers. Ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book wikipedia. Piano sheet music for mood indigo, composed by duke ellington for piano.
Duke ellington and his cotton club orchestra duke ellington the. Mood indigo is a jazz song with music by duke ellington and barney bigard and lyrics by irving mills. An outstanding example of the ellington orchestra playing jazz standards, this release includes the complete original album ellington indigos plus three rare tunes omitted from the original lp. This quality folio contains 16 of the best from americas premier jazz band composer, arranged for string quartet up to string orchestra. Mood indigo free sheet music by duke ellington pianoshelf. Ellington s biographer, terry teachout, described it as an. Ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book. Mood indigo by duke ellington softcover audio online sheet. Duke ellington has probably singlehandedly influenced. The recording features ellingtons famous orchestra of wellknown players like saxophonist otto hardwicke, clarinetist barney bigard, trumpet player bubber miley, and many more.
The band started in new york city under name of the washingtonians in 1923, they then briefly became known as duke ellington and his kentucky club orchestra, then as duke ellington and his cotton club orchestra from 1927 to 1930. Mood indigo by duke ellington irving mills conductor. Some of the most famous jazz standards in the world from rich, lush ballads to crisp and light swing tunes that every jobbing musician should know. The music of duke ellington pianist, composer, bandleaderis a uniquely american treasure. Part of fitzgeralds song book series, it is the only one where the composer is also featured as a performer and the first occasion fitzgerald.
Sheet music arranged for pianovocalchords in ab major transposable. Ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book, an album by ella fitzgerald with duke ellington and his orchestra. Was looking for a modern arrangement of mood indigo by one of duke ellington s more contemporary bands. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Mood indigo sings the duke ellington songbook ella fitzgerald. Listen to your favorite songs from ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book by ella fitzgerald feat. In this, he can inspire the youth for whom this little book was written.
It is a chargedup introduction to duke ellington, his band, and his music. Great for recitals, concerts, receptions, parties, and encores. Duke ellington the complete ellington indigos digipack. Duke ellington mood indigo sheet music in ab major. Writers barney bigard, duke ellington, irving mills. 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 dukes place. Concert band sheet music book by duke ellington irving mills. Ellington offers breathing space between the first two choruses with a fourbar piano solo over two chords. Duke ellington and his orchestra mood indigo discogs.
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