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Jazz Classics for String Orchestra Jazz selections for full orchestra. |
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Jazz Classics for String Orchestra Jazz selections for full orchestra. |
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Caravan - Ellington, Mills, Ti / Niehaus Grade: 2+ Style: Moderate Swing Item: 56020 Price: $52.00 This adaptation of the immortal Duke Ellington classic features interesting jazz rhythms, melodic material for all sections, and the optional rhythm section and solo parts mentioned above. Since this song uses very few chord changes, it's a good choice for first-time improvisers. Overall, the chart consists of a swingin' first chorus, an optional solo section on the second chorus, a third shout chorus, a return to the bridge of the first chorus, and a coda. A terrific tune for young players! |
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Chicago - Fisher / Caponegro Grade: 3+ Style: Moderate Swing Item: 56023 Price: $52.00 Chicago, another popular jazz standard in the Jazz Classics For String Orchestra Series, can be performed with or without the solo section. Written out solos are provided for all instruments, or the soloist may choose to improvise using the provided chord changes. For added flexibility, the chart can be performed by strings alone, or with the optional rhythm section parts. Perfect for grade 3+ players looking for variety in their concert. Duration 2:20 without solos. |
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Child Is Born, A - Thad Jones / Caputo Grade: 3 Style: Easy Jazz Waltz Item: 56024 Price: $52.00 We welcome Bud Caputo to the Kendor family of writers with this grade 3 arrangement of the great Thad Jones classic. This tender ballad is a perfect addition to either a traditional or holiday concert. There is no improvisation, but the beautiful melody is shared among all the string voices, and all parts remain in first position. Optional rhythm section parts are included. Duration 4:00. |
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Cotton Tail - Ellington / Niehaus Grade: 3+ Style: Moderately Fast Item: 56025 Price: $52.00 This sprightly Ellington tune will work great for a string orchestra with optional rhythm section. For variety, this arrangement includes the chord changes to George Gershwin’s “I Got Rhythm” on the bridge. A solo section is included for any player or group of players using the provided written out solo, or by improvising over the provided chord changes. Duration 2:30 without solos. |
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Days Of Wine And Roses, The - Mercer, Mancini / Jarvis Grade: 3 Style: Bossa Nova Item: 56028 Price: $52.00 This Henry Mancini/Johnny Mercer favorite is arranged in a bossa-nova style for grade 3 players. The beautiful melody lends itself perfectly to the warm, sonorous voicings and flowing rhythms. The high and low strings share melodic roles while the optional rhythm section supports the arrangement. The optional solo section can be improvised using the chord changes provided, or the soloist(s) can play the written solo provided for each instrument. Duration 5:35. |
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Desafinado - Mendonca, Jobim / Ligon  Grade: 3 Style: Bossa Nova Item: 56029 Price: $52.00 This classic Jobim/Mendonca tune was recorded by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and George Michael, and in 1962 the version by Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd was a top-20 pop and easy-listening hit. Beautiful and accessible, this grade 3 bossa nova includes fully notated optional rhythm section parts and optional written or ad lib solos for all stringed instruments. Duration 4:35. |
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Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Ellington, Russell / Niehaus Grade: 3 Style: Moderate Swing Item: 56030 Price: $52.00 Duke Ellington’s classic has been arranged here by Lennie Niehaus at the grade 3 level for string orchestra with optional rhythm section parts. The melody is shared by different sections and a chorus for solos is offered. The solo section in this moderate swing arrangement can be repeated for many soloists, played by an entire string section, or omitted entirely. An idiomatic written solo is provided for each instrument for those soloists not able to improvise. This is a great way to get your strings playing with a jazz concept. Duration ca. 2:30 without solos. |
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I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart - Ellington, Mills, Ne / Caponegro Grade: 3+ Style: Moderate Swing Item: 56075 Price: $52.00 This delightful moderate swing chart by Duke Ellington, Henry Nemo, John Redmond and Irving Mills has been deftly scored for jazz string orchestra with optional rhythm section by John Caponegro. Written out or improvised solos are included for strings. If necessary, the solo section may be omitted. This is excellent material for providing students with an opportunity to perform the music from the Duke Ellington library. Duration 3:30 or 2:25 without solos. |
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I Remember You (From The Paramount Picture The Fleet's In) - Mercer, Schertzinger / Niehaus Grade: 3 Style: Moderate Swing Item: 56080 Price: $52.00 This title has special significance to the arranger, Lennie Niehaus, since it was the title track of one of his 1950’s albums on Contemporary Records. Arranged at the grade 3 level, this arrangement is ideal for string groups exploring the jazz idiom. Scored for jazz string orchestra with optional rhythm section, the arrangement features written out or improvised solos for violin, viola, cello, or bass. If necessary, the solo section may be omitted altogether. Duration ca. 2:25. |
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Mood Indigo - Ellington, Mills, Bi / Stephan Grade: 3 Style: Jazz Ballad Item: 56110 Price: $52.00 This accessible arrangement offers a time-honored classic from the Duke Ellington songbook to developing string players. The source material is rooted in the blues, thus requiring a lament-like interpretation. Optional solos and rhythm parts included. |
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Nearness Of You, The (From The Paramount Picture Romance In The Dark) - Washington, Carmicha / Niehaus Grade: 3 Style: Slow Ballad Item: 56120 Price: $52.00 This arrangement of the Ned Washington and Hoagy Carmichael classic from the Paramount Pictures Romance In The Dark is scored in a slow ballad style. As in all charts from this popular series, the rhythm section parts are optional, as are the improvised or written solo section. If no soloists are to be featured, the solo section may be cut from the performance as per the provided directions. Modern chords and melodies will give all players interesting and challenging parts, and backgrounds are provided in the string parts during the solo section, making solos possible even if no rhythm section is used. Duration is 4:10 without solos. |
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Out Of Nowhere (From The Paramount Picture Dude Ranch) - Heyman, Green / Caponegro Grade: 3 Style: Moderate Bossa Nova Item: 56150 Price: $52.00 This grade 3 arrangement of the Edward Heyman and Johnny Green classic from the Paramount Picture “Dude Ranch” gives players a great introduction to the bossa nova style. Optional idiomatic solos for all instruments are provided. Optional rhythm section parts are also provided, and will be a great addition to the ensemble, and will assist players in executing the style of the piece. Duration 2:12 without solos. |
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Satin Doll (From Sophisticated Ladies) - Ellington / Christensen Grade: 3+ Style: Moderate Slow Swing Item: 56170 Price: $52.00 Arranged at the grade 3+ level, this arrangement of the Duke Ellington classic from “Sophisticated Ladies” is ideal for string groups exploring the jazz idiom. Scored for string orchestra with optional rhythm section, the piece features written out or improvised solos for violin, viola, cello, or bass. The director also has the option to omit the solo section altogether. Duration 2:00 without solos |
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St. Louis Blues - Handy / Ligon Grade: 3+ Style: Swing Item: 56180 Price: $52.00 Written by W.C. Handy in 1914, it has become an essential part of the jazz repertoire. This grade 3+ arrangement includes optional rhythm section parts as well as an optional section for blues solos with suggested solos for all instruments. Duration without optional solos 3:30. |
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Take The 'A' Train - Strayhorn / Ligon Grade: 3+ Style: Swing Item: 56187 Price: $52.00 Swinging ensemble sections follow the exposition in this classic Billy Strayhorn chart arranged here for grade 3+ string orchestra. Optional rhythm section parts are included, as well as an optional solo section for any instrument. Solo sheets are provided for all instruments containing a suggested written solo as well as chord changes for those comfortable with improvisation. Duration 3:35 without solos. |
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That Old Black Magic (From The Paramount Picture Star Spangled Rhythm) - Arlen, Mercer / Niehaus Grade: 3 Style: Moderate Swing Item: 56195 Price: $52.00 This grade 3 arrangement of the classic tune by Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen is certainly a must in any string orchestra’s repertoire. It’s written in a jazz style with all articulations marked and fingerings provided. There is an optional chorus that is open for solos for any instrument. Written out solos are also provided for soloists without improvisation experience. Optional rhythm section parts are also provided. Duration 5:20 without solos. |
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