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Gunslinging Bird
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Jazz Ensemble - Grade 5
SKU: HL.7010394
Composed by Charles Mingus. Arranged by Steve Slagle. Charles Mingus Big Band Jazz. Jazz. Conductor Score (Full Score) and Parts. Hal Leonard #7010394. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.7010394).UPC: 073999641424. 9.0x12.0x0.193 inches.
The opening cut from the Mingus Big Band CD “Gunslinging Birds” is this raucous and blistering jazz waltz. Mingus wrote this piece as a tribute to Charlie “Bird” Parker with the subtitle “If Charlie Parker were a gunslinger there'd be a whole lot of dead copycats”. This chart doesn't hold anything back!
- Gunslinging Bird
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Based on 2 Reviews
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Sarah M.
December 16, 2025
Excellent Advanced Big Band Study Material
This Grade 5 arrangement of Mingus's 'Gunslinging Bird' is a fantastic challenge for advanced jazz students. The Hal Leonard engraving is clear, making rhythmic reading and part analysis straightforward. It offers rich material for teaching complex jazz waltz rhythms and ensemble interplay, preparing students for professional big band work. Highly recommended for ambitious school or community ensembles.
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Marcus J.
December 15, 2025
A Thrilling Big Band Challenge!
As an adult learner in a community big band, this Grade 5 Mingus chart is a fantastic, albeit challenging, pick! 'Gunslinging Bird' is a blistering jazz waltz that really makes you feel like you're playing true Mingus. It takes dedication to master, but the satisfaction of contributing to this powerful tribute to Bird is immense. Great for advanced hobbyist ensembles.
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