Billy strayhorn achieved musical immortality through his composition take the a train. Ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book is a 1957 studio album by the american jazz singer ella fitzgerald, accompanied by duke ellington and his orchestra, focusing on ellington s songs part of fitzgeralds song book series, it is the only one where the composer is also featured as a performer and the first occasion fitzgerald recorded with ellington. A train was one of many songs written by strayhorn, and was picked to replace sepia panorama as the bands signature song. Take the a train duke ellington lead sheet fake book. Duke ellingtons train songs part 2 this is the 2nd installment of duke ellingtons train themed works. Download and print take the a train sheet music for easy piano by duke ellington in the range of b3b4 from sheet music direct. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The composer and bandleader duke ellington 18991947 was a largely selftaught pianist who was influenced by jazz and ragtime performers. In the 1920s, ellington performed in broadway nightclubs as the bandleader of a sextet, a group which in time grew to a 10piece ensemble. Buy the note for note transcription of take the a train by duke ellington, from the original recording.
Other works contain only a short inference to the train theme at various points in the composition. Take the a train is an edited version taken from duke ellington buck clayton allstars at newport this is mono. The book begins with ellington s childhood, and describes his early interest in music and the beginning of his career. Take the a train national museum of american history. Caravan creole love call day dream dont get around much anymore do nothin till you hear from. Introduced in early 1941 by duke ellington, the bandleader made it his theme song the following year, and so it remained for the rest of ellingtons life.
Strayhorn recalled that the song that became the signature opening piece for duke ellington and his orchestra came to him with very little effort. In 1923 he moved to new york city and, playing piano at the kentucky club, began gathering the musicians who formed the core. Take the a train by duke ellington digital sheet music. As people who live in often the modest era should be update about what going on or facts even knowledge. The title is inspired by a book that i read a few years ago. Learn how to play duke ellington songs for piano and bass online.
Arranged by david sides for advanced level pianists. Satin doll is an edited version taken from duke ellington his piano and orchestra at the bal masque and is actually in stereo. Its origins can be traced back to the beginning of the ellingtonstrayhorn collaboration. Print and download sheet music for take the a train by duke ellington. Duke ellington s signature song, take the a train was written by billy strayhorn. Print and download take the a train sheet music by duke ellington. Take the a train by duke ellington on amazon music. Duke ellington and his orchestra perdido take the a. Watch the video for take the a train from duke ellingtons the complete ella fitzgerald song books for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Take the a train billy strayhorn, 1939 jazziz magazine. Take the a train by duke ellington piano sheet music. Nov 28, 2016 take the a train is a billy strayhorn compositions from 1939. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Take the a train pdf, by duke ellington blueblackjazz.
February 15,1941, hollywood ca duke ellington, piano, directing. Duke ellington take the a train sheet music notes, chords. Song information for take the a train duke ellington on allmusic. On a few numbers satin doll, for example, by simply playing the bass part an octave loweror in octaves, the. Sep 17, 2015 listen to your favorite songs from take the a train by duke ellington now. Music notes for piano solo sheet music by billy strayhorn billy strayhorn. The music of duke ellington helped define jazz music in america, and this swingin medley brings the duke s magic to your concert stage.
The title refers to the, at the time, new a train service in new york city. Shop and buy take the a train transcription sheet music. Jazz ensemble sheet music book by duke ellington duke ellington. Take the a train by duke ellington orchestra sheet music. Mar 22, 2016 take the a train composed and arranged by billy strayhorn recorded by duke ellington and his orchestra for victor records. Duke ellington take the a train piano and bass sheet music.
The opening piano solo by duke ellington is famousits practically a standard part of the tune. Duke ellington is a biography of the legendary composer. Duke ellington take the a train jazz piano transcriptions. It is a chargedup introduction to duke ellington, his band, and his music.
Nov 24, 2014 duke ellingtons signature song, take the a train was written by billy strayhorn. For reasons we can only display chord progressions for this piece, as chord progressions are not considered able. Take the a train was written in 1939 by billy strayhorn for the duke ellington orchestra. Brent edstrom exciting new solo arrangements with chord names of 23 beloved duke ellington songs, including.
See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Take the a train duke ellington full big band arrangement. For albums where strayhorn arranged or performed with the duke ellington orchestra see duke ellington discography. The story of one of americas greatest composers, duke ellington, is lavishly told here in jazzinspired prose. Take the a train duke ellington masterpieces of western music. This quality folio contains 16 of the best from americas premier jazz band composer, arranged for string quartet up to string orchestra. Watch the video for take the a train from duke ellington s the complete ella fitzgerald. Host liane hansen looks at the story behind the song. African flower all too soon black and tan fantasy bojangles cjam blues caravan come sunday cotton tail do nothin till you hear from me dont get around much anymore duke s place.
Download and print take the a train piano sheet music by duke ellington. Caravan dont get around much anymore it dont mean a thing mood indigo satin doll take the a train and more. Take the a train by duke ellington piano sheet music advanced. Duke ellington take the a train flashcards quizlet. Ellington opens this billy strayhorn tune with an unusual waltztime piano trio arrangement before. Ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book wikipedia. The original piano transcriptions paperback august 1, 20. Trumpeter williams is next featured on take the a train. The composer and bandleader duke ellington 18991974 was a largely selftaught pianist who was influenced by jazz and ragtime performers. Download and read free online duke ellington jazz piano by duke ellington. Ellington wrote directions for strayhorn to get to his house by subway, directions that began, take the a train. Very similar to duke ellington s billy strayhorn, for those of you who insist take the a train.
Take the a train was composed in 1939, after ellington offered strayhorn a job in his organization and gave him money to travel from pittsburgh to new york city. Buy discounted sheet music for take the a train by duke ellington orchestra right here at all about music theory a fun and simple guide to understanding music online audio access add to cart view price. Duke ellington take the a train sheet music piano solo. Piano sheet is arranged for piano and available in easy and advanced versions. This song was written by billy strayhorn, who played piano and wrote arrangements for duke ellington s band. Print and download take the a train sheet music in pdf. Take the a train sheet music duke ellington easy piano. You can print the sheet music, beautifully rendered by sibelius, up to three times. There can hardly be a more evocative sound in the jazz pantheon than duke ellingtons fourbar piano introduction to take the a train, his signature tune from 1941 and, appropriately, the opening track on this album. While you listen, note the sound of the bass drum underneath the piano. Duke ellington take the a train c maj from the original recording of c. Music notes for pianovocalguitar sheet music by billy strayhorn 19151967.
Take the a train sheet music duke ellington trumpet solo. Jun 12, 2000 how ellington took the a train take the a train, the signature tune of the duke ellington orchestra, was recorded on this day in 1941. Began playing piano as soon as he could reach the keys 2. Jazz standards songs and instrumentals take the a train. Billy strayhorn arranged these parts for saxophonist johnny hodges rab or rabbit and jimmy hamilton clarinet for take the a train, for the 1957 recording ella fitzgerald sings the duke ellington song book, in which she was accompanied by the duke ellington. Take the a train the blues the star crossed lovers things aint what they used to be. The duke ellington real book c edition hal leonard online. Listen to your favorite songs from duke ellington in concert. After stints with the duke ellington and earl hines bands, roche made it on her own with this bop version of the strayhorn classic. The young duke, born edward kennedy ellington in washington d. Duke ellington jazz piano solos series volume 9 hal. Explains solo techniques and improvisation concepts.
Hello, goodbye, and manythanks sheet music for piano, alto. He was later enrolled in the pittsburgh musical institution to study classical music. Billy began first grade where he met his first piano tutor, charlotte catlin. Duke ellington take the a train 1984, vinyl discogs.
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Vinyl 7 duke ellington and his orchestra perdido take the a train 1952, vinyl discogs. Caravan creole love call day dream dont get around much anymore do nothin till you hear from me. Watch the video for take the a train from duke ellington s the complete ella fitzgerald song books for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Song duke ellington s signature song, which includes written out solo for you to learn.
Take the a train duke ellington lyrics and chords, duke. Get duke ellington take the a train sheet music notes, chords. The piano prince and his orchestra is a childrens picture book written by andrea davis pinkney and illustrated by brian pinkney. I performed several of these numbers at a party and they were very well received.
Some of the pieces are entirely devoted to recreating the sound and image of a train. Please follow the link to buy the complete sheet music for this piece if you would like a more complete score. Take the a train sheet music print piano, pvg, vocal, guitar. Print and download in pdf or midi hello, goodbye, and manythanks. Ellington s son, mercer, recalled that he found a train in the trash. Take the a train by duke ellington on amazon music unlimited. You dont have to look very closely at the photo of duke ellington on the cover of the new terry teachout biography to see the prominent scar on his left cheek. Download and print take the a train sheet music for trumpet solo by duke ellington in the range of c4g5 from sheet music direct. Duke ellington sheet music free download in pdf or midi on. In fact, he said that the music and lyrics for take the a train, originally recorded on. Print and download take the a train by duke ellington piano sheet music. Great for recitals, concerts, receptions, parties, and encores. Download or print duke ellington take the a train sheet music notes, chords in minutes.
Take the a train duke ellington piano sheet music guitar chords jazz blues. You can either print the sheet music from our website, or from playgrounds mac and pc applications. This solo piano version of take the a train i transcribed by myself was recorded in 1965 tv concert at ina, french national institute of. While working as a sign painter he began to play professionally and in 1918 started his own band in his native washington dc. Strayhorn was a great fan of fletcher hendersons arrangements. Check out take the a train by duke ellington on amazon music. Chords in parentheses are only played when returning to the top of the tune. Latinautor peermusic, emi music publishing, reservoir media publishing, ascap, latinautor, and 4 music rights societies. It quickly became a signature tune of the duke ellington orchestra and is, to this day, one of the most famous compositions of the swing era. Ellington turned to billy strayhorn and son mercer ellington, who were registered with ascap competitor bmi to write a whole new book for the band, mercer recalled. Print and download take the a train sheet music by duke ellington arranged for piano. Title duke ellington 1967 a other title the intimate duke ellington alternate title. Download for free in pdf midi format, or print directly from our site.
Betty roche take the a train 1995, bethlehem jazz original recording, 1956. These familiar tunes will delight all members of the audience, both old and young alike. Caravan in a sentimental mood prelude to a kiss satin doll take the a train. Print and download in pdf or midi take the a train. Introduced in early 1941 by duke ellington, the bandleader made it his theme song the following year, and so it remained for the rest of ellington s life. Musicnotes pro plus members save 15% plus get pdfs included in every available key. Duke ellington a giant collection of ellington s best, all presented in the famous real book notation. Take the a train jazz piano strayhorn ellington duke ellington ending meduium swing assignment. Sheet music arranged for piano vocalchords in c major. Take the a train duke ellington song info allmusic. Take the a train duke ellington piano sheet music guitar. Shellac 10 duke ellington and his famous orchestra take the a train the sidewalks of new york 1947, shellac discogs.
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