Performance edit mood indigo is performed both as an instrumental and as a vocal. Duke ellington and his orchestra 1929 duke ellington and his orchestra is perhaps the greatest of all jazz bands. Authorship and collective creativity in mood indigo. Featuring paul gonsalves is an album by american jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader duke ellington. Shop amongst our popular books, including 91, a look at the songs, dances and musicians of the jazz age, including ted lewis, bessie smith, fats, the duke ellington real book and more from duke ellington. Audio recording, jazz, ellington, duke library of congress. Mood indigo is a jazz song with music by duke ellington and barney bigard and lyrics by irving mills. 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. James lincoln collier fills this gap with his definitive critical. Duke ellington and his orchestra mood indigo 1973, vinyl.
Mood indigo by duke ellington and his orchestra on amazon music. The achievements of duke ellington 18991974 are staggering. Here, for the first time, the duke and his orchestra fully realise both their, and the formats full potential. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The only information it had about the recordings was that they had been on the columbia label, absolutely nothing else. Duke ellington brought a level of style and sophistication to jazz that it hadnt seen before. Writers barney bigard, duke ellington, irving mills. Yet, aside from ellington s own rather unrevealing autobiography and a collection of reminiscences of his band members, no indepth biography of this preeminent figure of twentiethcentury music and entertainment has previously existed. Mood indigo ellington was a master at creating an element of surprise in his compositions, and the unique instrumental voicing on this standard is.
This album stands as an outstanding example of the ellington orchestra playing jazz, features standards such as mood indigo, autumn leaves, prelude to a kiss and more. The duke ellington charts are all exact transcriptions as recorded by duke ellington and his orchestra, and they are all medium to mediumadvanced in difficulty. Duke ellington 1 18991974 pianist, bandleader, composer at a glance 2 a late bloomer 3 formed his own band 4 blew the joint away at newport 5 the 1960s. Duke ellington and his orchestra ellington indigos discogs. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Duke ellington a giant collection of ellingtons best, all presented in the famous real book notation. Duke ellington and his orchestra discography usa 45cat. The best of the song books 1993 pure ella 1994 the best of ella fitzgerald and louis armstrong. Sings the duke ellington song book ella fitzgerald.
List of books and articles about duke ellington online. A distinctive and technically adept clarinetist, bigard was best known for his sweeping runs and glissandos. Other ellington cuts on that tape included mood indigo and prelude to a kiss. Mood indigo is a jazz song with music by duke ellington and barney bigard and lyrics by. With the success of compositions like mood indigo, and an increasing number of recordings and national radio broadcasts from the cotton club, the bands reputation soared. Duke ellington at the smithsonian smithsonian music. The music of the duke ellington orchestra helped define the role of jazz in america. Was looking for a modern arrangement of mood indigo by one of duke. The composer and bandleader duke ellington 18991974 was a largely selftaught pianist who was influenced by jazz and ragtime performers. The group stayed together for over fifty years and recorded and wrote some of americas greatest music. In 1945 ellington ed as composer his musical setting of the opening verse to heart of harlem, a poem by langston hughes.
Ellington and hughes first met during the height of the harlem renaissance the midtolate 1920s when the duke ellington orchestra was in residence at the cotton club. Get the best deals on duke ellington sheet music when you shop the largest online selection at. This page is a short score for mood indigo, the 1930 classic composition of ellington and barney bigard, noting melodic lines for specific players in the duke ellington orchestrabarney for clarinetist barney bigard, tizol for trombonist juan tizol, and tricky for trombonist joe tricky sam nanton. Was looking for a modern arrangement of mood indigo by one of duke ellington s more contemporary bands. 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, barney bigard.
While working as a sign painter he began to play professionally and in 1918 started his own band in his native washington dc. Duke ellington and his orchestra 1943 library of congress. Indigos is a 1958 jazz album by duke ellington and his orchestra. In 1923 he moved to new york city and, playing piano at the kentucky club, began gathering the musicians who formed the core. Duke ellington on stage and screen georgetown university. It remains a staple of the duke ellington orchestra. 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. In a sentimental mood, mood indigo, lush life, in a mellow tone u. Featuring russell procope and willie cook on trumpet. In the promotional material of the cotton club, the band was often billed as duke ellington and his jungle band. Take the a train, dont get around much anymore, caravan, mood indigo and it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing.
Indigos features performances of jazz standards such as mood indigo, autumn leaves, prelude to a kiss, and more. Just so you guys know im getting a little tired of reading fights over whos better than who or stupid. Yet, aside from ellingtons own rather unrevealing autobiography and a collection of reminiscences of his band members, no indepth biography of this preeminent figure of twentiethcentury music and entertainment has previously existed. Written in a medium slow swing style, this one will make your band sound great and is sure to be a hit with the parents. Duke ellington ellington indigos gold cd elusive disc. An elegant, romantic set of ballads from the master of american largegroup jazz. Although composer credit for the tune was albany bigard, duke. The piano prince and his orchestra is a childrens picture book written by andrea davis pinkney and illustrated by brian pinkney. Check out mood indigo by duke ellington and his orchestra on amazon music. Mood indigo by duke ellington softcover audio online sheet. Sophisticated lady by mitchell parish, irving mills, duke ellington. By 1918 he had formed a band, and after appearances in nightclubs in harlem he became one of the most famous figures in american jazz. Piano sheet music for mood indigo, composed by duke ellington for piano. 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.
It dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing by duke ellington, irving mills. Introduce your young players to the music of duke ellington with this easy arrangement of one of the duke s classics. 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. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. He published his autobiography, music is my mistress, in 1973. The ellington band performed and recorded the song continuously. The three older tunes are no mere cover versions or reliving of old glories. Like jelly roll morton before him, he considered himself to be a composer and arranger, rather than just a musician duke began playing music professionally in washington, d. Without new material to work with, ellington recorded the album with his orchestra and saxophonist paul gonsalves in 1962 during a fourhour recording session. He traveled with ellington for 15 years 192742 and cowrote mood indigo and.
Duke ellington and his orchestra the syncopated times. Mood indigo from the jazz pianists ultimate guide to the real. Introduce your young players to the music of duke ellington with this easy arrangement of one of the dukes classics. Many graduated to successful careers of their own, while others remained for decades.
What better way to introduce the magic of duke ellington to your beg. Paul gonsalves 27chorus tenor solo on diminuendo in blue and crescendo in blue practically started a riot at newport and made headlines around the world. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. Mood indigo news newspapers books scholar jstor june 2015 learn how and when to remove this template message. It is a chargedup introduction to duke ellington, his band, and his music. Ellington indigos is a 1958 jazz album by duke ellington. Ellington at newport by duke ellington, edward kennedy. Duke ellington and his orchestra the ellington suites is an album by american pianist, composer, and bandleader duke ellington which collects three suites recorded in 1959, 1971, and 1972 released on the pablo label in 1976. The premier site for the history and analysis of the standards jazz musicians play the most. Ellington indigos by duke ellington and his orchestra on. Although he was a gifted piano player, his orchestra was his principal instrument. Seizing the opportunity they recorded three old duke standards mood indigo, sophisticated lady and solitude and one new composition tattooed bride.
In this chapter, i will illuminate the creative process of the duke ellington orchestra. Duke ellingtons orchestra introduced mood indigo at new yorks cotton club in 1930. Duke ellingtons appearance at the 1956 newport jazz festival has long been famous, and justifiably so. And ellington composed with his musicians in mind, tailoring some 1,500. Duke ellington and his orchestra ellington indigos 1958. The duke ellington real book c edition hal leonard online. The band started in new york city under name of the washingtonians in 1923. In the 1920s, ellington performed in broadway nightclubs as the bandleader of a sextet, a group which in time grew to a 10piece ensemble. I was particularly intrigued by the version of solitude, and i often wondered when it was done. Here is a swingin medley for young bands including the memorable titles. Listen to your favorite songs from ellington indigos by duke ellington and his orchestra now.
Mood indigo sheet music duke ellington real book melody. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. 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. Music lovers everywhere have hailed duke ellington as one of the greatest geniuses of jazz. The music of duke ellington helped define jazz music in america. The pianist led the greatest of all jazz orchestras, in the opinion of many, without a break for half a century. Duke ellington and his orchestra mood indigo cd discogs. Edward kennedy duke ellington april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an american composer, pianist, and bigband leader. Ellington made his first professional appearance as a jazz pianist in 1916. 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. Legendary big band leader and jazz pianist duke ellington. Duke ellingtonsoftcover wcdpianovocalguitarhal leonard publishingyour favorite sheet music will come to life with the innovative piano play along series.
The ellington band performed and recorded the song continuously throughout its 50 years under duke, both in its original form and as a vehicle for individual soloists. Mood indigo by duke ellington and his orchestra on amazon. Find duke ellington orchestra credit information on allmusic. Provided to youtube by danmark music group mood indigo duke ellington and his famous orchestra a duke ellington panorama. 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. Mood indigo was duke ellingtons first big hit, in a lifetime of hit songs. Complete your duke ellington and his orchestra collection. His best known numbers include mood indigo, in a sentimental mood, and it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing. Just so you guys know im getting a little tired of. Mood indigo is credited to duke ellington, barney bigard and ellington. Duke ellington edward kennedy ellington, 18991974, american jazz musician and composer, b.
Duke ellington and his orchestra mood indigo discogs. Additional data taken from the new desor an updated edition of duke ellingtons story on records and the ellingtonia the recorded music of duke ellington and his sidemen. Swingin the blues duke ellington and his orchestra b. Mood indigo by duke ellington softcover audio online. At the height of his career, duke ellington toured the world with his orchestra and composed many standards. Dont get around much anymore by bob russell, duke ellington.
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