Caravan

Here is the distinctive Duke Ellington classic in a very easy setting for band. By using a moderately fast tempo in 4/4 Michael was able to capture the feel of the original using nothing faster than a quarter note in the windparts. The percussion are featured briefly and compliment the style of the arrangement very nicely.

Here's a delightful collection of some of the most memorable icons of the fabulous Big Band era. John Higgins' arrangement weaves through great musical memories each closely identified with a legendary artist and the uniquesound of his band. Includes: Peanut Vendor (Stan Kenton) Caravan (Duke Ellington) Woodchopper's Ball (Woody Herman) and Leap Frog (Les Brown).

L?Américain Duke Ellington (1889- 1974) a été pianiste chef d?orchestre compositeur et arrangeur et a connu un grand succès. Son orchestre existe depuis des dizaines d?années et a pu survivre grâce aux énormes tubes que ses collaborateurs et lui-m?me ont écrits. Bon nombre de ces titres font aujourd?hui partie du répertoire standard des jazzmen.Billy Strayhorn(1915- 1967) a rejoint l?orchestre e…

A sensational medley of nostalgic Duke Ellington classics in a quite playable medley. Includes: Sophisticated Lady Caravan Mood Indigo and Don't Get Around Much Anymore. Transcending all age barriers this is guaranteed to be a hit at any concert.

Belkis Queen of Sheba-Suite for Wind Orchestra-In 1931 Ottorino Respighi began composing the music for his most ambitious theatre work: Belkis regina di Saba. The ballet describes the journey of Belkis the Queen of Sheba to Solomon the King of Israel with whom she was in love. She travels with a large caravan including elephants camels slaves and many valuable treasures through the desert…

In a Persian Market was composed in 1920 by English composer Albert W. Ketèlby. It is a short tone poem that describes the hustle and bustle taking place at a busy exotic Persian bazaar. Camel herders beggars a princess jugglers snake charmers and a myriad of others fill the musical scenes. The princess and her caravan eventually pass by and all is back to normal. Tohru Takahashi’s arrange…

Au rythme de la caravane de chameaux bercés par le vent nous effectuons une promenade musicale de petits villages en criques isolées de dunes en plages du bout du monde de cascades en marabouts éclatants de blancheur. Camel Ride : une touche insolite !

L?oeuvre Western Suite dresse en musique le portrait d?une caravane de chercheurs d?or et autres aventuriers. Le voyage commence dans une ambiance optimiste qui se traduit par une pétillante marche. En soirée la mélancolie s?installe autour du feu de camp des sons lugubres s?échappent des instruments. Le lendemain est organisé un rodéo festivité et excitation sont abordées par de riches ligne…