As the biographer of louis armstrong, terry teachout is uniquely qualified to tell the story of the public and private lives of duke ellington. Duke peels away countless layers of ellingtons evasion and public deception to tell the unvarnished truth about the creative genius who inspired miles davis to say, all the musicians should get together one certain day and get down on their. And that aint good ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book. Play the duke 11 ellington jazz classics hal leonard. This quality folio contains 16 of the best from americas premier jazz band composer, arranged for string quartet up to string orchestra. Caravan creole love call day dream dont get around much anymore do nothin till you hear from. Mood indigo album, a 1989 album by jazz saxophonist frank morgan. Ellington offers breathing space between the first two choruses with a fourbar piano solo over two chords. African flower air conditioned jungle 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. He was the emblematic figure of the postwar paris cultural milieu.
Mood indigo is credited to duke ellington, barney bigard and. Mood indigo is a jazz song with music by duke ellington and barney bigard and lyrics by. The official real book the duke ellington real book. Ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book wikipedia. The premier site for the history and analysis of the standards jazz musicians play the most. Diminuendo and crescendo in blue writtenby ellington 7. Complete your duke ellington and his orchestra collection.
Columbias greatest hits features many of duke ellington s bestknown songs and biggest hits, including satin doll, dont get around much anymore, take the a train, solitude, mood indigo, im beginning to see the light, prelude to a kiss and perdido. Boris vian was a novelist, poet, jazz trumpeter, singer, translator, critic, actor, inventor, and engineer. Mr teachout adroitly chronicles how ellington coaxed from his ensemble such timeless hits as mood indigo. Check out mood indigo by duke ellington on amazon music. Piano sheet music for mood indigo, composed by duke ellington for piano. 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. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now.
A major new biography of duke ellington from the acclaimed author of pops. Mood indigo by duke ellington softcover audio online sheet. Do nothin till you hear from me dont get around much anymore in a sentimental mood it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing mood indigo satin doll sophisticated lady. Provided to youtube by believe sas mood indigo, pt. Features 11 classics from jazz great duke ellington. At once personal and universal, shanges poem, mood indigo published in her 1983 poetry collection, a daughters geography, serves as the narrative. A deep and wide soundstage, mellifluous lows and crystalline highs make indigos a perfect accompaniment to your late night listening. The life and times of duke ellington and over 8 million other books are. Duke ellington and his orchestra mood indigo discogs.
C instruments sheet music book by duke ellington 18991974. Mood indigo is credited to duke ellington, barney bigard and ellington manager irving mills, who probably did nothing but get the song published. Mood indigo ella fitzgerald oscar peterson ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book. Ellington at newport by duke ellington, edward kennedy. Great for recitals, concerts, receptions, parties, and encores.
Mood indigo was duke ellington s first big hit, in a lifetime of hit songs. The economist descriptively rich, the book is not so much a scholarly tome as it is a delightful and entertaining read. Song information for mood indigo duke ellington on allmusic. Ellington, duke stereo reflections in ellington amazon. Dude was a monster influence on modern jazz drumming. Mood indigo by duke ellington softcover audio online. Duke ellington mood indigo high quality sheet music available for download. Everything else can go, because all the rest is ugly and the few pages which follow as an illustration of this draw their entire strength. The only information it had about the recordings was that they had been on the columbia label, absolutely nothing else.
Authorship and collective creativity in mood indigo. I got it bad and that aint good ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book. A childhood friend seems to have christened the young edward kennedy ellington duke, thus sealing his air of eminence. Theres a clear blue mood at work in these sessions and kevin grays mastering brings out a nocturnal mood, while keeping things warm and mellow. Therefore, duke and his longtime partner billy strayhorns treatment of well known songs like willow weep for me, tenderly and dancing in the dark, always makes for an exciting listening experience. 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. 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. The duke ellington real book by duke ellington 18991974. Twelve of the duke s most memorable compositions arranged in standard notation and tablature. Now you have been blue, yes but you aint been blue, till youve had that mood indigo yes you have been blue but not until youve had that mood indigo hold on to your shoes, baby cause it is now ive seen the cries ooh you have been blue, yes not till you have the mood indigo whoa theres no trumpet blowing that freaky horn i see the cries, yeah oh baby yes, mm. Play the duke 11 ellington jazz classics hal leonard online. Mood indigo sings the duke ellington songbook ella fitzgerald. Words and music by duke ellington, irving mills, and albany bigard arr. Jump for joy writtenby ellington, webster, kuller 3.
Duke ellington and his orchestra mood indigo cd discogs. Based on lengthy interviews with ellington s bandmates, family, and friends, duke ellington and his world offers a fresh look at this legendary composer. It dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing, sophisticated lady, read more. The mooch mood indigo prelude to a kiss satin doll sophisticated lady take the a train what am i here for. Great true stereo sound quality all things considered, for these rare recordings now out of print. 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.
The grandson of a slave, he dropped out of high school to become one. Mood indigo festival, annual cultural festival of the indian institute of technology bombay. You aint been blue, till youve had that mood indigo. Mood indigo is a jazz song with music by duke ellington and barney bigard and lyrics by irving mills. Shop and buy the duke ellington real book sheet music. 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. Duke ellington the complete ellington indigos digipack. Rip tony allen, felas drummer and creator of afrobeat. Mood indigo, foam of the daze, a boris vian novel, originally lecume des. A life of duke ellington and over one million other books are available for. Song information for mood indigo duke ellington on allmusic allmusic.
Provided to youtube by the state51 conspiracy mood indigo duke ellington and his orchestra 100 greatest songs of the 1930s. Mood indigo ellington was a master at creating an element of surprise in his compositions, and the unique instrumental voicing on this standard is. Instantly view and print duke ellington pianovocalchords sheet music online mood indigo. Ellingtons ensemble most famous examples is mood indigo in his 1930 setting for muted trumpet, unmuted trombone, and lowregister clarinet. The sophisticated 9song affair features definitive readings of such jazz standards as mood indigo, autumn leaves and prelude to a kiss among others. Deluxe hard cover book packaging with accompanying booklet which comes complete with archival photographs and notes. A life of duke ellington paperback rainy day books. Ellington was a master at creating an element of surprise in his. Mood indigo news newspapers books scholar jstor june 2015 learn how and when to remove this template message. In a sentimental mood, mood indigo, lush life, in a mellow tone u. It must be said, however, that the prolific ellington book well outnumbered the renditions of tunes from tinpan alley.
Columbias greatest hits features many of duke ellingtons bestknown songs and biggest hits, including satin doll, dont get around much anymore, take the a train, solitude, mood indigo, im beginning to see the light, prelude to a kiss and perdido. Mood indigo hot and botheredcreole love call bigard, ellington, mills 2. I was particularly intrigued by the version of solitude, and i often wondered when it was done. The theme is an almost textbook exercise in subtle sophistication, and ellingtons voicings of. In 1931 ellington began to create extended works, including such pieces as creole rhapsody, reminiscing in tempo, and diminuendo in bluecrescendo in blue. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from duke ellington. The original 1930 recording is also proof of ellingtons early interest in recording technology, decades before rock groups like the beatles pioneered special effects and similar techniques. The chart features a written tenor sax solo and a lot of interplay between the brass and saxes. Caravan dont get around much anymore i got it bad and that aint good im beginning to see the light in a sentimental mood it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing mood indigo satin doll solitude sophisticated lady take the a train. The duke ellington real book c edition hal leonard online. 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.
Lyrics to mood indigo by ella fitzgerald from the sings the duke ellington song book album including song video, artist biography, translations and more. Duke ellington, american pianist who was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. Ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington songbook expanded edition 1. A life of louis armstrong edward kennedy duke ellington was the greatest jazz composer of the twentieth centuryand an impenetrably enigmatic personality whom no one, not even his closest friends, claimed to understand. Twelve of the dukes most memorable compositions arranged in standard notation and tablature. Mood indigo sings the duke ellington songbook ella. Apr 25, 2020 duke ellington, american pianist who was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of his time. Duke ellington composed over 3000 songs, including. 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. Duke ellington edward kennedy ellington, april 29, 1899 may 24, 1974 was an. Mood indigo from the jazz pianists ultimate guide to the.
Mood indigo was duke ellingtons first big hit, in a lifetime of hit songs. A life of duke ellington, he calls ellington a riddle without an answer, an unknowable man who hid behind a high wall of ornate utterances and. The first biography of the composer written by a fellow musician and africanamerican, the book traces ellington s. In this chapter, i will illuminate the creative process of the duke ellington orchestra. This sheet music does not have a license and is ed. Sings the duke ellington song book ella fitzgerald.
Duke ellington a giant collection of ellingtons best, all presented in the famous real book notation. Duke peels away countless layers of ellingtons evasion and public deception to tell the unvarnished truth about the creative genius who inspired miles davis to say, all the musicians should get together one certain day and get down on their knees. A life of duke ellington, by terry teachout the new. The original 1930 recording is also proof of ellington s early interest in recording technology, decades before rock groups like the beatles pioneered special effects and similar techniques. Mood indigo song by ellington, bigard and mills britannica. The sophisticated 9song affair features definitive. Use coupon code spring20 at checkout to receive 20% off your order. A giant collection of ellingtons best, all presented in the famous real book notation.
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