Hal Leonard The Mooche - Ellington/Mills/Taylor - Jazz Ensemble - Gr. 3

Author/Composer:

ELLINGTON, DUKE

Instrumentation:

JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Grade/Level:

3.0

Model #:

7013412

Composers: Duke Ellington, Irving Mills
Arranger: Mark Taylor
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Jazz Ensemble
Level: 3

Composed in 1928, Ellington's The Mooche was characterized as "jungle style" at the time thanks to the unique instrumentation and rhythmic style. Mark Taylor's outstanding version for younger players alternates between the Latin styles salsa and mambo, and features solo space for tenor sax and trombone. Unique and effective!