Brass Quintet

The Music of Billy Strayhorn
by Billy Strayhorn (arranger for the Duke Ellington Band)
arr. Zack Smith
Price: $30

Transposed parts can be ordered.


This arrangement is part of a series that Zack has created for Alfred Music and features the music of great jazz composers.  Designed as a showpiece when played in its entirety, each song in the medley can be performed individually if desired. "Raincheck" features trumpet 2 and the trombone.  "Chelsea Bridge" is a lush ballad played by French horn with trumpet 1 carrying the bridge.  The medley concludes with "Take the A Train" and and features trumpet 2.  There is also some cool plunger mute work in the last chorus.  This excellent collection of hits by the Duke Ellington Band is designed for experienced high school and advanced ensembles.


Check out the other selections in the series on sale here.
The Music of Cole Porter
The Music of George Gershwin

Listen to a live recording of the whole medley.
      or listen with your own player

Check out a concert performance of "Raincheck" by The Beltway Brass Quintet.
https://youtu.be/9kaK1pwBgiw

Check out a cocktail hour performance of "Chelsea Bridge" by The Beltway Brass Quintet.
https://youtu.be/YpUsfcYD_TU

Check out a concert performance of "Take the A Train" by The Beltway Brass Quintet with drums.
https://youtu.be/-xjCN7QzAWU


Due to copyright licensing restrictions, this selection can only be ordered on the Sheet Music Plus website.
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/search?Ntt=music+of+billy+strayhorn+brass+quintet

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