Details
Summary
- Format:
- Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Late Intermediate
- Artist:
- Duke Ellington
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 78
Detailed Description
SKU: A0.1790715
By Duke Ellington. By Duke Ellington and Irving Mills. Arranged by Michiel van Vliet. This edition: pdf. Big Band, Classical, Jazz, Standards, Swing. Full Orchestra. 78 pages. Michiel van Vliet #1350865. Published by Michiel van Vliet (A0.1790715).It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) – Duke Ellington / Irving Mills
Arrangement for full symphony orchestra with optional alto, tenor & baritone saxophone
(3222 4331 14 sax alto, tenor, bariton, piano, strings)
An irresistible concert finale or encore that leaves audiences energized and smiling long after the final chord. This symphonic arrangement of the legendary swing classic by Duke Ellington and Irving Mills fuses the driving pulse of big band jazz with the power, color, and brilliance of a full symphony orchestra.
The iconic groove, razor-sharp rhythms, and infectious syncopation are magnified on a grand scale—from lush, sweeping strings to blazing brass and propulsive percussion. The optional alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones add an authentic jazz edge and extra sparkle, while the arrangement remains fully effective and thrilling even without them.
Why choose this piece?
️ Instantly recognizable and hugely effective with audiences
️ Swings hard from start to finish—pure excitement
️ Flexible scoring thanks to optional saxophones
️ Possibility for improvisations, allowing soloists to shine and adding a unique, spontaneous character to each performance
️ Perfect as a show-stopping encore or concert closer
In short: a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that bridges jazz tradition and symphonic grandeur. Because… it don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing!
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- ArrangeMe:
- Michiel van Vliet
- Artists:
- Duke Ellington Irving Mills
- Ensemble:
- Full Orchestra
- Publisher:
- Michiel van Vliet