CHARTS
OFFICIAL MINGUS SHEET MUSIC AND MORE FROM JAZZ WORKSHOP, INC.
Officially commissioned and published by Jazz Workshop, arrangements of Charles Mingus’ music for Mingus Big Band and other ensembles are available for purchase from Hal Leonard, along with a selection of books, scores, and other musical resources. Keep an eye out for new publications, coming soon!
Charles Mingus Big Band Jazz Series
The most popular Charts played by Mingus Big Band can now be purchased from Hal Leonard, With faithful new editions available exactly as arranged by Ronnie Cuber, Sy Johnson, Boris Kozlov, Michael Philip Mossman, Steve Slagle, John Stubblefield, Jack Walrath, and more. Keep an eye out for more, New arrangements are always being added. Other Mingus big band arrangements heard on recordings or in concerts but not listed here are not officially published, but may still be available for purchase. please contact jazz Workshop for more information about unpublished arrangements.
• Boogie Stop Shuffle (arr. Sy Johnson) - #7010844 - $60
• Children's Hour Of Dream (arr. Sy Johnson) - #010957 - $60
• Duke Ellington's Sound of Love (arr. Jack Walrath) - #7010240 - $60
• E’s Flat, Ah’s Flat, Too (Hora Decubitus) (arr. Sy Johnson) - #7013940 $65
• Ecclusiastics (arr. Sy Johnson) - #7010518 - $60
• Fables of Faubus (arr. Steve Slagle) - #7010704 - $60
• GG Train (arr. Boris Kozlov) - #7011712 - $60
• Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (arr. Sy Johnson) - #7010398 - $60
• Gunslinging Bird (arr. Steve Slagle) - #7010394 - $60
• Haitian Fight Song (arr. Sy Johnson) - #7010516 - $60
• Love Chant (arr. Steve Slagle) - #7012001 $60
• Moanin' (arr. Sy Johnson) - #7010238 - $60
• Nostalgia in Times Square (arr. Ronnie Cuber) - #7010396 - $60
• Opus 4 (arr. Boris Kozlov) - 7011281 - $60
• Pedal Point Blues (arr. John Stubblefield) - 7011487 - $60
• Song With Orange (arr. John Stubblefield) - 7011279 - $60
• Sue's Changes (arr. Sy Johnson) - #7010634 - $60
• Tijuana Gift Shop (arr. Michael Philip Mossman) - #7010514 - $60
• Work Song (arr. Sy Johnson) - #7011710 - $60.00
Simply Mingus for Jazz EnsemblE SERIES
Written with the goal of making Mingus music more accessible to developing Young ensembles, these charts are popular at our annual Charles Mingus Festival and High School Band Competition, held in New York City each February.
• Better Get Hit in Your Soul (arr. Andrew Homzy) - 7011449 - $55.00
• Boogie Stop Shuffle (arr. Andrew Homzy) - #7011215 - $50.00
• Duke Ellington's Sound of Love (arr. Andrew Homzy) - 7011483 - $50.00
• Fables of Faubus (arr. Sy Johnson) - 7011439 - $50.00
• Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (arr. Andrew Homzy) - #7011217 - $50.00
• Haitian Fight Song (arr. Andrew Homzy) - #7011219 - $50.00
• Jelly Roll (arr. Sy Johnson) - 7011437 - $50.00
• Moanin' (arr. Andrew Homzy) - 7011485 - $55.00
• Nostalgia in Times Square (arr. Sy Johnson) - 7011441 - $50.00
• O.P. (arr. Sy Johnson) - 7011636 - $50.00
• Self-Portrait in Three Colors (arr. Sy Johnson) - 7011638 - $50
Charles Mingus:
More Than a Fake Book
Transcribed SCORE SERIES - 673220 - $24.99
This incredible collection explores Mingus' background and prestigious career as well as 55 of his compositions. The stories behind each song are given, accompanied by notes on how Mingus played the piece. More than just sheet music, this book includes photos, scans of original handwritten scores, anecdotes and quotes from Mingus and musical associates, musical analysis by Andrew Homzy, an extensive discography, and other features fill this volume that collectors will treasure. A truly personal work that celebrates the genius within this musical legend.
CHARLES MINGUS: MORE THAN A PLAY-ALONG
These books (available in C, Eb, Bb & bass clef editions) also include two CDs. The first disc features full recordings of 14 classic Mingus compositions performed by a quartet of Mingus Big Band members. The second disc contains the same tracks with the melody/soloist channel muted so you can play along and improvise your own solos! The book includes musical charts, performance notes, rare photographs, a biography, and historical commentary.
A project suggested by Boris Kozlov and then produced with Sue Mingus, the music was compiled by the expert musicians of Mingus Big Band and recorded by a band consisting of Seamus Blake, John Hicks, Boris Kozlov, and Tommy Campbell.
C Edition - 841432 - $24.95
B-Flat Instruments - 841433 - $24.95
E-flat Edition - 841434 - $24.95
Bass Clef Edition - 841435 - $24.95
NOTE: If you have purchased this item but lost the CDs or are unable to play them, please email us (with proof of purchase) and we’ll send the MP3s to you.
CHARLES MINGUS Easy Piano Solos
17 tunes from this master composer and bassist arranged by Hal Leonard for easy piano solo: Better Get Hit in Your Soul • Boogie Stop Shuffle • Celia • Chair in the Sky • Diane (Alice's Wonderland) • Duke Ellington's Sound of Love • Goodbye Pork Pie Hat • Hora Decubitus • Invisible Lady • Jelly Roll • Noddin' Ya Head Blues • Nostalgia in Times Square • Peggy's Blue Skylight • Portrait • Song with Orange • Sue's Changes • Sweet Sucker Dance.
EPITAPH
Charles Mingus’ magnum opus, Epitaph is a two-hour composition consisting of 21 movements, scored for a full 31-piece ensemble. Attempted once in 1962 but not fully realized until 1989, ten years after the composer’s death, this masterwork stands as a testament to Mingus' invaluable contributions to 20th-century American music.
The score of Epitaph received a new digitally-notated edition in 2006 and is now available from Hal Leonard, with preface by Sue Mingus, historical notes by Andrew Homzy, engraver’s notes by Pei-Chin Faison (née Ho), and an indispensable musical and historical guide written by Gunther Schuller.
The large spiral-bound score is available in two sizes: 11” x 17” (“Complete-Full Score”), and 10½” x 14” (“Study Score”).
A printed set of individual instrumental parts is now available for rental only, prepared by Jazz Workshop music librarian Theodore Davis for a new updated edition that was premiered in 2022 as part of the worldwide Mingus Centennial celebrations.
Mingus Big Band/Epitaph musicians are also available to conduct and perform the music of Epitaph in collaboration with university student musicians or other groups. Contact Jazz Workshop directly for rental inquiries, or to explore collaborative performance opportunities with Mingus Big Band/Epitaph musicians.