It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)

You may think this chart is all swing but it begins as a Latin then alternates with a swing feel—very clever! The tempo is bright at around 190-200 BPM. With written-out solos for trumpet and tenor sax, a few piano montunas, a big shout chorus and the big ending closes up this fine chart. It’s hot! (3:20)

Additional Information

SKU#: 00-46157S
UPC: 038081526423
Series: Young Jazz Ensemble
Secondary Category: Jazz Ensemble
Format: Conductor Score
Page Count: 16
Contributors: Music by Duke Ellington, words by Irving Mills / arr. Ralph Ford
Level: 2.5 (Medium Easy) – (2.5)
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