Medley: Lady Bird with Half Nelson by Miles Davis Jazz Ensemble - Digital Sheet Music
By Miles DavisHalf Lady Bird Nelson is an exhilarating bebop medley that seamlessly combines Tadd Dameron's classic Lady Bird with Miles Davis' ingenious contrafact Half Nelson. Beginning with a respectful nod to Dameron's original arrangement, the chart jumps between Miles' melody and solo sections with backgrounds before weaving both tunes together into an exciting and satisfying conclusion.Written for advanced high school, collegiate, and professional big bands, this high-energy swing chart (♩ = 200) is challenging enough to keep experienced ensembles engaged while remaining rewarding to rehearse and perform. Three open solo sections provide opportunities for improvisers to stretch out, while the ensemble is featured throughout with driving shout choruses, intricate interplay between sections, and authentic bebop vocabulary.Whether you're looking for a thrilling concert opener or an exciting feature for strong improvisers, Half Lady Bird Nelson delivers classic jazz tradition with a fresh, creative twist that audiences and musicians alike will love.
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Summary
- Format:
- Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Late Intermediate
- Musical forms:
- Medley
- Artist:
- Miles Davis
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 69
Detailed Description
SKU: A0.1928836
By Miles Davis. By Miles Davis. Arranged by David Ashton. This edition: pdf, streaming. Big Band, Jazz, Standards, Swing. 69 pages. David Ashton Music #1485943. Published by David Ashton Music (A0.1928836).Half Lady Bird Nelson is an exhilarating bebop medley that seamlessly combines Tadd Dameron's classic Lady Bird with Miles Davis' ingenious contrafact Half Nelson. Beginning with a respectful nod to Dameron's original arrangement, the chart jumps between Miles' melody and solo sections with backgrounds before weaving both tunes together into an exciting and satisfying conclusion.
Written for advanced high school, collegiate, and professional big bands, this high-energy swing chart (♩ = 200) is challenging enough to keep experienced ensembles engaged while remaining rewarding to rehearse and perform. Three open solo sections provide opportunities for improvisers to stretch out, while the ensemble is featured throughout with driving shout choruses, intricate interplay between sections, and authentic bebop vocabulary.
Whether you're looking for a thrilling concert opener or an exciting feature for strong improvisers, Half Lady Bird Nelson delivers classic jazz tradition with a fresh, creative twist that audiences and musicians alike will love.
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