American Composer: By Duke Ellington

American Composer ** By Duke Ellington (1899-1974). For voice, piano and guitar chords. P/V/G Composer Collection. Swing, Standards and Jazz. Difficulty: medium. Songbook. Vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names, guitar chord diagrams, introductory text and black & white photos. 144 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

This beautiful collection features 36 songs by this American master. An extensive section of text includes facts about Duke Ellingtons life, and articles on Ellington the composer, the pianist, the bandleader, and the recording studio aficionado. Each section of text is illustrated by photos. All the major songs by Duke Ellington are presented. Also includes long-out-of-print songs from Ellingtons only Broadway show, Beggars Holiday.

Contents: Black Butterfly * Do Nothin Till You Hear From Me * I Got It Bad And That Aint Good * Im Beginning To See The Light * In A Sentimental Mood * Satin Doll * Sophisticated Lady * and more.