ESSENTIALLY ELLINGTON RESOURCES

About Duke

• Duke Lead Sheet
• Ellington 101

Teaching Guides

• Perdido
• Jumpin Punkins
• More to come!

Listen

• Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra plays Essentially Ellington Repertoire
• Competition & Festival Performances
• Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra On Tour

EE on Sirius XM

In December 2008, Sirius XM featured Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington program in six one hour radio broadcasts. Hosted by Wynton Marsalis, the show features the music of Duke Ellington and Benny Carter as performed by their Orchestras, by the JLCO and by EE finalist bands, plus interviews with JLCO members and with Joanna Massey.  

• Part One (November 30, 2008)
• Part Two (December 7, 2008)
• Part Three (December 14, 2008)
• Part Four (December 21, 2008)
• Part Five (December 28, 2008)
• Part Six (January 4, 2009)

Watch
Wynton Marsalis leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in rehearsals of Essentially Ellington repertoire.

• "Symphony in Riffs" Rehearsal Video
• "Jeeps Blues" Rehearsal Video
• "The Mooche" Rehearsal Video
• "Blue Serge" Rehearsal Video
• "Blue Ramble" Rehearsal Video

Best Practices

• Ensemble Advice from Wynton Marsalis
• Beyond the Band Room
• Notes on Playing Ellington
• EE 2009-10 Repertoire Guide

Band Director Academy

A companion program to Essentially Ellington, the summer Academy offers EE members and non-members the opportunity to increase their knowledge of teaching jazz. For more information click here.

Print Music

Jazz at Lincoln Center's print music catalog includes titles from three different series: Essentially Ellington, Essential Jazz Editions, and Jazz for Young People®. For information on how to order Jazz at Lincoln Center's print music, click here.

Workshops

• Workshops in New York City
• Professional Development
• Competition & Festival Finalist In-School Workshops

News

• October 2008
• November 2008
• December 2008
• January 2009
• February 2009
• March 2009