Dave unrelated to the question but related to the bari sax, my greatnephew was accepted in uc riverside in their music program. Here are the instructions to enable javascript in your web browser. Sy johnson hal leonard corporation moanin charles mingusarr. He was also known for his activism against racial injustice.
This cd will open up charlie mingus to those not so familiar and is filled with world class musicians and performances. Heres a little thing i did just for fun, partially just to see if i could. It kicks off with a hot bari sax intro, features some really tight licks, an. This uptempo swinger has become the signature tune for the mingus big band. This is from nostalgia in times square 1993 ronnie cuber plays. The ideal situation is to head to the jazz standard in new york city where this band hold regular gigs on monday nights throughout the year. Charles mingus sheet music books scores buy online. I played this my senior year, being the baritone player and showing my director i was capable of the task. It is managed by his widow, sue mingus, along with the mingus orchestra and mingus dynasty. Charles mingus sheet music free download in pdf or midi on. South carolina band directors association 2020 jpa repertoire. Moanin sheet music composed by written by charles mingus 1 of. This was blakeys first album for blue note in several years, after a period of recording for a number of different labels, and marked both a homecoming and a fresh start.
The 20piece mingus big band is an allstar unit comprised of mostly younger musicians who have spent several years really studying and. The fact that the mingus big band s weeklong, 12show residency at ronnie scotts has all but sold out testifies to the charismatic clout. Ronnie cuber moanin full baritone solo transcription with the. Moanin trombone solo transcription sheet music for. Ronnie cuber his complete solo from the amazing live performance on moanin with the charles mingus big band. This is an awesome mingus doubletime swing chart in the original version as recorded on the mingus big band 93 cd. Heres a playable yet very effective arrangement of this signature mingus.
Mingus big band the essential mingus big band 2001, cd. Founded in 1991 and managed by charles mingus widow sue mingus, the mingus big band is a new york citybased ensemble with a rotating cast of musicians that plays the late jazz legends compositions. Mingus certainly deserved one, for he was one of 20th centurys greatest american composers, and his muscular rhythms and thick, bluesy harmonies cried out for a band big to do them justice. To get the pdf for this transcription and to support this channel go to. Moanin by composer performer, jazz ensemble big band. Arranged here for the mingus big band by the late great johnstubbl. Check out moanin by mingus big band on amazon music. Here is the moanin sheet music for that epic baritone saxophone intro on the legendary live version performed by the charles mingus big band. Its a transcription of the trombone solo from charles mingus moanin, the 1993 mingus big band version from their album nostalgia in times square. Moanin by charles mingus is probably the greatest song ive ever heard, yet when i listen to other jazz albums or tracks, i dont get the same feeling. Score and parts big band score and parts hal leonard. Moanin by charles mingus is probably the greatest song. Combined a few other scores solos to come up with a complete score for a small band ive created with a few friends.
Thought this could be useful for anyone else needing it. Moanin solo by ronnie cuber this transcription 2003 scott tringali duplication permitted for private noncommercial use. Mingus big band mingus big band live at jazz standard. The mingus big band is a jazz band, based in new york city, that specializes in the compositions of the late charles mingus. Originally the lp was selftitled, but the instant popularity of the bluesy opening track moanin by pianist bobby timmons led to its becoming known by that title music. It has been reissued on cd, by atlantic records and rhino mingus. Megalovania altobari sax sheet music youtube thunder road sax solo altobari sax sheet music youtube.
For 20 years we provide a free and legal service for free sheet music. Charles mingus moanin for big band sheet music for piano. See new and popular charles mingus songs, uploaded by musescore users, connect with a community. Sy johnson hal leonard corporation moanin charles mingus arr. This is from nostalgia in times square 1993 ronnie cuber plays the. My version of mingus big band 93s moanin for nostalgia in times square. Mingus compositions continue to be played by contemporary musicians ranging from the repertory bands mingus big band, mingus dynasty, and mingus orchestra, to the high school students who play the charts and compete in the charles mingus. Solo is by ronnie cuber and this is a updated and full. Find moanin, by composer performer, jazz ensemble big band, mingus big band and more at marina music to use this site, you must first enable javascript.
Combined a few other scores solos to come up with a complete score for a small band ive created with a few. The pink panther baritone sax by paul murtha digital. It opens with a freewheeling baritone sax solo and features raucous ensemble passages and group improvisations. Ronnie cuber moanin full baritone solo transcription. Rich sigler wando high school big band jeff handel, director emancipation blues oliver nelson, arr. It features two extended compositions written for the film todo modo by mingus and performed by large ensembles featuring jack walrath, jimmy knepper, paul jeffrey, ricky ford, dannie richmond, candido, ray mantilla, george adams and danny mixon. In addition to its weekly monday night appearance at jazz standard in new york city, the mingus big band tours frequently, giving performances and. In addition to its weekly monday night appearance at the jazz standardblue smoke barbecue in new york city, the mingus big band also tours frequently in europe and other. The mingus big band is one of the best around, a fitting tribute to charles mingus, and this album is a terrific sampler of the band s work. Its nothing simple for a high school band, but it can be done. Charles mingus moanin for big band sheet music for. The mingus big band is an ensemble, based in new york city, that specializes in the compositions of charles mingus. You wont find this chart on any easylistening radio stations. Mingus big band biography, albums, streaming links.