Details
- Ensembles:
- Jazz Ensemble
- Composers:
- Duke Ellington
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- Instrumentation:
- 2 - Alto Sax 1 - 1 2 - Alto Sax 2 - 1 2 - Baritone Sax - 1 2 - Bass - 1 2 - Drums - 1 8 - Full Score - 1 2 - Guitar - 1 3 - Piano - 1 4 - Solo Sheet - 4 2 - Tenor Sax 1 - 1 2 - Tenor Sax 2 - 1 2 - Trombone 1 - 1 2 - Trombone 2 - 1 2 - Trombone 3 - 1 2 - Trombone 4 - 1 1 - Trumpet 1 - 1 2 - Trumpet 2 - 1 1 - Trumpet 3 - 1 1 - Trumpet 4 - 1 1 - Vibes - 1
- UPC:
- 884088246792
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Grade 3
- Artist:
- Duke Ellington
- Arrangers:
- Mark Taylor
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 9.0x12.0x0.232 inches
- Number of Pages:
- 62
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.95 pounds
SKU: HL.7011551
Composed by Duke Ellington. Arranged by Mark Taylor. Young Jazz Classics. Jazz. Softcover. 62 pages. Hal Leonard #7011551. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.7011551).UPC: 884088246792. 9.0x12.0x0.232 inches.
Absolutely dripping with the blues, here is a sultry version of the Ellington classic that features trumpet and trombone as they cry out the plaintive melody. Written in a call and response style, this slow shuffle will bring a new and exciting dimension to your band's repertoire.
The Creole Love Call
- More by this Composer:
- Duke Ellington Duke Ellington Piano Duke Ellington Tenor Saxophone Duke Ellington Alto Saxophone
- Artists:
- Mark Taylor Duke Ellington
- Ensemble:
- Jazz Ensemble
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.7 Rating
3 reviews
Emily R.
Dec 16, 2025
As a collaborative pianist in a jazz ensemble, this Mark Taylor arrangement of 'The Creole Love Call' offers great texture. The prominent trumpet and trombone parts, with their 'call and response' melody, serve as the primary 'voices,' and the piano effectively supports them with a bluesy, rhythmic accompaniment. The Grade 3 level allows for a sophisticated yet manageable harmonic foundation within the ensemble.
Sarah M.
Dec 14, 2025
This Mark Taylor arrangement of 'The Creole Love Call' is fantastic for developing school jazz ensembles. The Grade 3 level is perfect for intermediate students, introducing them to classic Duke Ellington with an engaging 'call and response' structure. The rhythmic 'slow shuffle' is excellent for teaching swing feel, and the overall clarity of the Hal Leonard engraving makes it easy for students to read and grasp.
Anonymous
Jul 28, 2014
Awesome arrangement, playable by even a young group. The band love this chart!
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