Black Beauty (Octet)

Black Beauty (Octet Version)

Duke Ellington

Transcribed by David Berger

This arrangement of Ellington’s portrait of the beloved entertainer Florence Mills who tragically died so young was recorded in 1960 on the Unknown Session. Trombone and piano share the melodic responsibilities. 

Grade 3

Medium Swing

Solos: Trombone, Piano

Reed 1 (Alto Sax)

Reed 2 (Tenor Sax)

Reed 3 (Bari Sax)

Trumpet

Trombone

Piano

Bass

Drums