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

Author/Composer:

ELLINGTON, DUKE

Instrumentation:

JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Grade/Level:

2.0

Model #:

38705

Music by Duke Ellington, words by Irving Mills / arr. Victor Lpez
Series: Jazz Vocal Series
Category: Jazz Ensemble
Level: 2 (Medium Easy)

Swingin' and singin' with big band! This chart practically plays itself. The key is F minor, the vocal range is middle C to 3rd space C, and the lead trumpet range is to written F top line. Solo space is for tenor, trombone, alto, and trumpet, or optional vocal scat, all written-out.