Isfahan (D.Ellington)

Experience Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn's classic "Isfahan," presented here in its definitive big band arrangement by Duke Ellington himself. This medium-difficulty jazz standard is a cornerstone of the jazz repertoire, originating from Ellington's acclaimed Far East Suite. Its elegant and sophisticated character makes it ideal for professional jazz orchestras, college big bands, and advanced high school ensembles seeking to perform historically significant and musically rich material. The arrangement's lyrical melodies, often featuring a prominent alto saxophone solo, are supported by Ellington's signature rich harmonic voicings and subtle rhythmic textures, evoking a reflective and expressive ballad feel. This meticulously crafted arrangement for full big band features a complete set of instrumental parts, ensuring an authentic performance experience. The instrumentation includes Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums.