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| THE QUEEN BEE Available from Kendor Music 
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Classic jazz swinger from the Count Basie composed by Sammy Nestico. | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
This arrangement gives string players a wonderful chance to play a classic jazz swinger from the Count Basie library featuring the clarity and economy for which Sammy Nestico's writing is famous. Fully-notated optional rhythm section parts are included, along with idiomatic and stylistically authentic written solos for each section. | Available from Kendor Music. Visit the Kendor Music site (www.Kendormusic.com) for sample pages and .mp3 files. |
| OH, LADY BE GOOD! Available from Alfred Music 
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Great Gershwin Standard, medium swing | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Respects the tradition. Lots of interesting ensemble interplay. Room for improvisation and suggested solos including for all instruments. | Available from Alfred Music. Visit the Alfred Music site (www.alfred.com) for sample pages and .mp3 files. |
| SWING BREAK Available from Alfred Music 
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Medium Swing | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
A break from straight eighth note and bossa nova tunes. Suggested solos are provided in all parts. Swinging rhyhtms that are easy to play, a tongue in cheek nod to Stravinsky nodding to Bach (play it to get the joke.) | Available from Alfred Music. Visit the Alfred Music site (www.alfred.com) for sample pages and .mp3 files. |
| Gee Bluuz |
Blues in G | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Great place to start for playing blues. Easy figures, lines throughout ensemble can be used in improvisation. | $25 |
| BOSSA AZUL Available from Alfred Music 
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Medium Bossa | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
In the tradition of Bossa Verde. Suggested solos are provided in all parts. This piece was performed as the 2003 ASTA convention in Ohio. | Available from Alfred Music. Visit the Alfred Music site (www.alfred.com) for sample pages and .mp3 files. |
| DESAFINADO Available from Kendor Music 
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Bossa | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Fully notated Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Antonio Carlos Jobim bossa nova classic for jazz strings. Idiomatic suggested solos provided for violin, viola, cello, and bass, fully notated rhythm section parts. | Available from Kendor Music. Visit the Kendor Music site (www. kendormusic.com) for sample pages and .mp3 files.
YouTube performance of Desafinada:
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| JAMMIN' JAZZ STANDARDS for STRING QUARTET Available from Latham Music 
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Seven Standard Jazz Selections by five arrangers. | Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello |
1. It's Only a Paper Moon | Swing | Arr. Bert Ligon 2. It Had to be You | Arr. Martin Norgaard 3. Bye, Bye, Blackbird | Arr. Bud Caputo 4. Blue Moon | Arr. Matt Turner 5. Take Five | Swing, 5/4 | Arr. Bert Ligon |
Available from Lynne Latham Music. Visit the Lynne Latham Music site (www.latham-music.com) for sample pages and .mp3 files. |
| ST. LOUIS BLUES Available from Kendor Music 
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Swinging Blues | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Fully notated Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Swinging chart on the W. C. Handy's historical jazz standard. Every has a chance to play interesing lines. Plenty of ensemble and improvisation. Performed at the Greenville Suzuki Institute, Summer 2007. Idiomatic suggested solos prvided for violin, viola, cello, and bass, fully notated rhythm section parts. | Available from Kendor Music. Visit the Kendor Music site (www. kendormusic.com) for sample pages and .mp3 files. |
| TAKE the "A" TRAIN Available from Kendor Music 
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Swing | Level 3+ | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Fully notated Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Swinging Billy Strayhorn tune for jazz strings. Idiomatic suggested solos prvided for violin, viola, cello, and bass, fully notated rhythm section parts. | Available from Kendor Music. Visit the Kendor Music site (www. kendormusic.com) for sample pages and .mp3 files.
YouTube performance: |
| MERCY, MERCY, MERCY Available from Lynne Latham Music
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Funky | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Funky Josef Zawinul tune for jazz strings. Suggested solos included, fully notated rhythm section parts. | Available from Lynne Latham Music. Visit the Lynne Latham Music site (www.latham-music.com) for sample pages and .mp3 files. |
| LITTLE SUNFLOWER Available from Lynne Latham Music |
Bossa Jazz | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Jazz Standard by Freddie Hubbard for jazz strings. Great introduction to improvisation. Suggested solos included, fully notated rhythm section parts. | Available from Lynne Latham Music. Visit the Lynne Latham Music site (www.latham-music.com) for sample pages and .mp3 files. |
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| FOR SOMEONE LIKE YOU
USC Orchestra Recording with Doug Graham as soloist: |
Ballad | Alto saxophone solo, Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello, optional woodwinds (2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons) and percussion Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
A lush ballad for orchestra and solo saxophone. Sax part has optional improvised section, or written development. Can be played with strings and sax, or with additional woodwinds (2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, percussion) | $50 |
| NEW ORLEANS BLUES Available from Alfred Music 
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Medium Swing | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
New Orleans is a destination for tourists and the Mississippi River, but it is also the headstream of much of jazz and blues music. This is a setting of two great traditional New Orleans melodies, "Joe Turner" and "Worried Man Blues." The cellos state the first theme and then the chart expands with each section playing an important role. An exciting ensemble section provides a spot for improvisation or performing the written solos that are included. Performed at the Greenville Suzuki Institute. (4:45) | Available from Alfred Music. Visit the Alfred Music site (www.alfred.com) for sample pages and .mp3 files. |
| SUMMERTIME Available from Alfred Music
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Medium Swing | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Gershwin, arranged by Bert Ligon.This classic George Gershwin piece is in a swing setting for string ensemble with rhythm section. There are references to Dizzy Gillespie and James Brown. All players get a chance to play the melody. The main theme follows a bluesy introduction, then a section that swings in the style of Count Basie leads to solos. Beginning and experienced improvisers will be successful and enjoy playing this piece. Suggested solos are provided in all parts. This piece was performed as the 2003 ASTA convention in Ohio. | Available from Alfred Music. Visit the Alfred Music site (www.alfred.com) for sample pages and .mp3 files. |
| I GOT RHYTHM Available from Alfred Music 
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Medium Swing | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Gershwin, arranged by Bert Ligon.Classic George Gershwin piece. Suggested solos are provided in all parts. This piece was performed as the 2003 ASTA convention in Ohio. | Available from Alfred Music. Visit the Alfred Music site (www.alfred.com) for sample pages and .mp3 files. |
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| COLE PORTER v.1 and v.2 Available from Lynne Latham Music 
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Assorted | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello |
String Quartet arrangements of many familiar melodies by Cole Porter, including: All of You, Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye, I've Got You Under My Skin, I Love You, What Is This Thing Called Love, It's Alright With Me, Night & Day, Begin the Beguine, I Get a Kick Out of You, You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To, I Concentrate on You. | Available from Lynne Latham Music. Visit the Lynne Latham Music site (www.latham-music.com) for sample pages and .mp3 files. |
| MICHEL LEGRAND Available from Lynne Latham Music 
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Assorted | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello |
String Quartet arrangements of many familiar melodies by Michel LeGrand, including: The Windmills of Your Mind, How Do You Keep the Music Playing?, A Piece of Sky, What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?, Little Boy Lost, The Way He Makes Me Feel, You Must Believe in Spring, The Summer Knows. | Available from Lynne Latham Music. Visit the Lynne Latham Music site (www.latham-music.com) for sample pages and .mp3 files. |
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BOSSA VERDE Available from Alfred Music 
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Medium Bossa nova | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Bossa Verde is a pretty Bossa Nova over familiar chord changes for string ensemble and rhythm section. This piece is accessible for younger players and interesting for the experienced players. Counterpoint is contrasted with ensemble playing and room for improvisation. Beginning improvisers will be successful playing in the key of one sharp and experienced players will enjoy digging into the chord changes. Suggested solos are provided in all parts. This piece was performed as the 2003 ASTA convention in Ohio. Great start for a jazz string group over chord changes similar to Autumn Leaves in E minor. Written for the Suzuki Summer Institute Jazz Strings. |
Available from Alfred Music. Visit the Alfred Music site (www.alfred.com) for sample pages and .mp3 files. |
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| BACKBONE Sample.pdf
file BACKBONE MIDI DEMO.mp3 file |
Funk in Dm | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Funky. Everyone has good lines - every one gets to solo. | $30 |
| HIP POCKET Sample.pdf
file HIP POCKETMIDI DEMO.mp3 file |
Rockin' straight 8ths. Written as background music for cable sports show. | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Attitude. | $30 |
| CARRY ON Sample.pdf
file CARRY ON MIDI DEMO.mp3 file |
Funky with attitude. Solos over Gm and Em. Looks tricky, but lays well. | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Riffs, solos, funk. Plug in the electric, turn on the FX. Chop, scratch, wail. | $30 |
| SAN DIEGO
STROLL Sample.pdf
file |
Medium blues in D | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Straight ahead blues in D. All parts have important melodies and room for solos with backgrounds. Written for the Mark O'Connor Fiddle Conference. | $30 |
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BLUE MESA Sample.pdf
file |
Samba in C minor | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Bright samba. High energy, yet not too difficult. easy to hear changes primarily in C minor | $35 |
| BOOKENDS Sample.pdf file |
Medium Swing in Bb major | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Based on standard harmonic progression. Plenty of ensemble and solo space. As with all of these charts, everyone's part is important. | $30 |
| FULL COUNT Sample.pdf file |
Medium Shuffle | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Straight ahead blues in G. Swinging jazz ensemble and stop-time sections. All parts have important melodies and room for solos with backgrounds. | $30 |
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| LIAISON Sample.pdf file |
Jazz Waltz | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Begins as even 8th waltz with pretty changes in C major. Solos are swing with cued backgrounds. Ensemble soli leads to recap of even 8th theme. | $30 |
| PORTRAIT OF
THE JAZZ ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Sample.pdf file |
Medium Shuffle | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Straight ahead Shuffle in G. Traditional swinging jazz. All parts have important melodies and room for solos with backgrounds. | $40 |
| OLD STUFF/BLUE
STUFF Sample.pdf file |
Medium Tempo Blues | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Straight ahead Blues in G. Tribute to traditional swinging jazz. All parts have important melodies. Includes a four-chorus ensemble section that gives them lots of improvisational ideas to steal. | $40 |
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LA CALLE DOCE (12th Street) |
Up Tempo Samba | Violin
1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Hot Latin piece with some tricky rhythms, exciting ensemble sections, counterpoint, pizzicato, and plenty of room for solos. E minor. | $40 | WHAT'S NEXT Sample.pdf file Sound samples in .mp3 file format: |
Medium Swing | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Great start for a jazz string group over AABA Modal form. Very easy. Solos over E dorian (2 sharps) and G mixolydian (no sharps/no flats). Written for the Suzuki Summer Institute Jazz Strings. | $30 |
| CSQ BLUES Sample.pdf file |
Medium Blues | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Got to have another blues chart. This one's in G. Room for solos, ensemble work, and even some pizzicato. | $35 |
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| CABANA CUBANO Sample.pdf file |
Medium Bossa nova | Violin 1, Violin
2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Hot Latin piece
with some tricky rhythms. C minor/Eb Performed by the IAJE String Caucus Ensemble in NYC in January, 2001. |
$30 |
| BROKEN RESOLUTIONS Sample.pdf file |
Up Tempo Samba | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Fast jazz waltz over ancient Baroque progressions (Baroque Resolutions). Challenging soli sections. | $40 |
| CASCADE Sample.pdf file |
Even 8th note. In G major | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
I tried to
imagine "Rhythm Changes" the way James Taylor may have composed it
for fiddlers. It's not B-Bop, it's not Blue grass. It may be closer
to B-grass or Blue-Bop. Performed by the IAJE String Caucus Ensemble in NYC in January, 2001. |
$30 |
| FLATHEAD Sample.pdf file |
Up Tempo: Waltz in "one" | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Fast jazz
waltz. Chord changes similar to Summertime in D minor. Lots of Ensemble
and solo space. Performed by the IAJE String Caucus Ensemble in NYC in January, 2001. |
$30 |
| Mr. T.J. Sample.pdf file |
Medium Tempo Swing | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Tribute to
Thad Jones on Bb "Rhythm Changes." Lots of Ensemble and solo space.
Performed by the IAJE String Caucus Ensemble in NYC in January, 2001. |
$30 |
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| TIPSTER Sample.pdf file |
Medium Tempo Blues in F | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Blues. Lots
of Ensemble and solo space. Performed by the IAJE String Caucus Ensemble in NYC in January, 2001. |
$30 |
| LAST MINUTE
BLUES Sample.pdf file |
Medium Tempo Blues in D | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Medium blues
with some ensemble and solo space. Performed by the UNT Jazz String Quartet during clinic in NYC in January, 2001. |
$30 |
| MISSING YOU
Sample.pdf file |
8th note Ballad | Piano feature
with: Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Unapologetically
pretty with simple triadic harmonies. Performed by the IAJE String Caucus Ensemble in NYC in January, 2001. |
$30 |
| 99 DEGREES
at MIDNIGHT Sample.pdf file |
Medium swing. C minor/Eb | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Good beginning tune with room for solos. | $25 |
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| 11/11 Sample.pdf file |
Medium swing. Blues in C minor | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Good beginning tune with ensembles and room for solos. | $25 |
| AROUND THE
CORNER
Sample.pdf file |
Medium Waltz in D minor | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello No Rhythm section |
Works with quartet alone | $25 |
| LITTLE TOO
LATE Sample.pdf file |
Samba in C minor | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Tricky rhythms and counterpoint in this fun samba. Room for solos and trading fours. | $30 |
| KEEP THE CHANGE(S) Sample.pdf file |
Straight Ahead Medium swing. F major | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Good beginning tune in straight ahead style with ensembles and room for solos. | $25 |
| SNOWDAY SHUFFLE Sample.pdf file |
Shuffle in G | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
This should groove. | $25 |
| OVERNIGHT Sample.pdf file |
16th note Funk | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
This should groove. Solos vamps (Am, C7, and F7) | $35 |
| I'LL GO RHYTHMS Sample.pdf file |
Samba | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
Chord changes resemble "Autumn Leaves." Not an easy chart because of the rhythms. Exciting soli section. | $30 |
| THE EYES HAVE
IT Sample.pdf file |
Swing | Violin 1,
Violin 2, Viola, Cello Rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums) |
BOP-like melody with challenging chord changes. Ensemble sections and solo space. | $25 |
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For more information e-mail Bert Ligon at Phone: 803.777.6565 |
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Send order with check made out to Bert Ligon: Bert Ligon: University of South Carolina School of Music Columbia, South Carolina 29208 |
