Mood Indigo Je1 Sc/Pts (Alfred Music)

This medium swing arrangement of the dreamy Ellington tune will cook at just about any tempo (though the recommended tempo is 108 BPM). The chart features a written tenor sax solo and a lot of interplay between the brass and saxes. It even has a 4-bar stop-time section for a rhythmic contrast. The Duke would be pleased that you’re playing one of his songs on your next concert program.

Mood Indigo

Composer: Albany Bigard|Duke Ellington|Irving Mills
Arranger: Vince Gassi
Publisher: Alfred Music
Instrument: Jazz Ensemble
Pages: 78
Series: First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble