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£109.99The Duke's Finest - Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington (1889- 1974) was a very successful American pianist, conductor, composer and arranger. His orchestra existed for decades and was able to survive thanks to the enormous hits that he and his collaborators wrote. Many of those songs now belong to the standard repertoire of jazz musicians.Billy Strayhorn (1915-1967) was arranger and composer with the orchestra from 1939, and also wrote Take the A-Train, which became the band's favourite song from 1941. Many recordings were made of it. Juan Tizol (1900-1984, valve trombone) played with Duke Ellington almost his entire career and composed Latin songs for the orchestra. He is co-composer of Caravan and Perdido.Just likein the original Duke Ellington concerts, the medley begins with Take the A-Train, followed by a number of classics from the repertoire of the legendary orchestra. In some songs there are soloists, notable a solo on kettledrums in C- Jam Blues. This solo can also be improvised.When rehearsing a lot of attention has to be paid to the drum and bass, which together form the rhythm section and drive the orchestra on. The other sections have to be tight and create a coherent swing effect. The swing shouldn't be too stiff, and can vary per song. For example in "In a Sentimental Mood", the melody can be played almost straight (classically), while the rhythm section continues swinging.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£109.99
A Ray Charles Anthology
The jazz icon Ray Charles died at the age of 73. With his death, the music scene probably lost one of its most significant personalities: his soul has influenced many generations of musicians. This was a very good reason for Stef Minnebo to write a medley of his greatest hits: Georgia on my mind", This little girl of mine", Hallelujah I love her so" and What d'I say".
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99
Happy Bubbles - Koen Pletinckx
Happy Bubbles is a light playful piece in bright spirits, set to a swinging Dixieland style that unmistakably reminds you of the cheering times of the roaring Twenties. Happy Bubbles was composed in such a way to be playable for every ensemble, without sounding too simplistic or vulgar. It serves its purpose well if it comes to lightening up a concert, so your audience can "go back in time" and enjoy a performance in a well known catching traditional jazz style.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99Fusion Factory - James L. Hosay
At the end of the Sixties and the beginning of the Seventies, slowly but surely, a new exciting music style arose in pop music. Pop groups enlarged the musical spectrum by combining jazz harmonies with rock 'n' roll rhythms. These experiments are now known as 'fusion'. Fusion Factory combines elements of early fusion with modern fusion sounds. Listen to the excellent result!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99
Get on Board - Stephen Bulla
Stephen Bulla strikes gold again with this accessible but jazzy Trombone section feature. There is plenty of rhythmic fun for everyone while the trombones get that important time out front. The old spiritual "The Gospel Train" lends itself beautifully to a swing-jazz treatment and if there's anyone who knows how to bring the jazz idiom to the concert band setting it's Stephen Bulla. If you prefer, two Trombone soloists can be featured while the rest of the section plays along on the Euphonium part. Your band will want to do this one again and again, and so will you, so Get On Board!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99
March Jambalaya - Stephen Bulla
This exciting concert march follows the standard marchform but has an unusual twist. Following a 'dog fight'middle section, in which players can 'let rip' withsome aggressive playing, the trio used the well knownmelody 'Just A Closer Walk' played in a popular syncopatedNew Orleans jazz style.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99
Melodia Blues - Peter Kleine Schaars
Melodia Blues, a swinging composition by PeterKleine Schaars begins with a robust intro. Fourbars follow, which can be repeated ad lib. toallow for an optional announcement (this is theso-called VAMP). The blues theme follows alongwith two written-out improvisations. These can beexpanded - depending on the resources withinyour band. After a richly scored reprise of thetheme, the sparkling final chords close the piece instyle. Bring a great jazz feel to any concert withthis fine new work.Grade 3
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.99Popcorn - Gershon Kingsley
In 1969, the composer and musician Gershon Kingsley (b. 1922) composed and recorded an instrumental work that was to become the first true success of electronic music. In 1972, the group Hot To Mound recorded a new version of Popcorn. Since that time, the world has seen hundreds of different versions including techno, jazz, ska, disco, rock, punk and now, more surprising, a version for your Concert Band.
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£149.99Musica Helvetica - Jan de Haan
Every year a competition for wind orchestras and brass bands takes place in Wallberg, Switzerland. Apart from a hymn and a solo piece, all orchestras also have a compulsory piece to play. The commission to create a compulsory piece for the 2012 competition fell to Jan de Haan. The composition is entitled Musica Helvetica. It takes the form of a three-part concert work, in which the last two parts flow directly from one to the other. The first part, Musica Prima, is a brisk virtuoso opening with jazz flavours woven in. The following section, Musica Sacra, offers a contrast with an extraordinarily colourful instrumentation for the gorgeous main theme. Thefinal part, Musica Alpina, is inspired by the great variety of scenery in Switzerland. With its witty humour it makes a worthy conclusion to this beautiful tryptich.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£102.99Keep me Praising - Andrew R. Mackereth
A majestic opening which gets a thoroughly sparkling musical follow-up, captivating ensemble and a very well-known hymn are the ingredients of Keep me praising by Andrew Mackareth from the English town of Nuneaton. His music sets itself apart through it scintillating vitality and spontanity. His feeling for style and melody makes this flashing work into a beautifully balanced composition which will undoubtedly find its way into the concert-stage. Influences from both jazz and rock furthermore make it an absolute hit. Een majestueuze opening , een spetterend vervolg, bekende hymnes en technische uitdaging zijn de ingredinten van Keep me Praising. De muziek vanAndrew Mackereth, uit het Engelse Nuneaton, kenmerkt zich door veelzijdigheid. Gebaseerd op Sing Hosanna en Praise my soul. Een aanrader!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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