Hal Leonard Duke Ellington Anthology
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Summary of This Collection
This Jazz collection dedicated to Duke Ellington features arrangements in Piano/Voice/Guitar (PVG) format, a particularly versatile instrumentation for accompanying a singer, preparing an audition, or playing in a duo/trio. The PVG writing allows relying on a clear harmonic foundation on the piano while leaving space for the guitar to reinforce rhythm, enrich chords, and support the accompaniment.
Designed as a songbook, the volume emphasizes playability and readability: you will find chord charts and structured accompaniment lines to work on timing, swing style, typical jazz harmonic colors, and voice leading. It is an excellent resource for developing interpretation (dynamics, articulation, phrasing), refining your sense of groove, and approaching Ellington's universe with an accessible and musical approach.
Whether you are a pianist wishing to accompany a voice, a guitarist looking to strengthen your standards repertoire, or a singer seeking a reliable resource for rehearsal, this PVG collection offers a solid foundation to explore jazz and enrich your library of piano voice guitar sheet music centered on an essential composer.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Duke Ellington | Genre | Jazz |
| Edition | PVG Composer Collection | Pages | 196 |
| Instrumentation | Piano, Voice, and Guitar | Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Collection | PVG Composer Collection | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which instruments are covered by this Duke Ellington collection?
The PVG edition includes a piano part, a vocal line, and guitar chords. This format allows working on vocal accompaniment with a written harmonic basis.
Does this songbook contain parts for accompanying a singer?
The Piano/Vocal/Guitar notation includes the vocal melody and harmonic accompaniment. It can be used to prepare vocal rehearsals or auditions.
How many pages does the Duke Ellington anthology have?
The book contains 196 pages of sheet music within the PVG Composer Collection.
What jazz style is covered in these scores?
The collection is dedicated to Duke Ellington's universe and is categorized under the jazz genre. Accompaniment indications focus on placement, swing, and harmonic colors. The description also mentions the jazz, blues, and soul categories.
What year was this Hal Leonard edition published?
This edition was published in 2009.



