The Mooche

Duke Ellington Transcribed by David Berger   Ellington recorded The Mooche hundreds of times. This transcription is of the original 1928 record which featured Lonnie Johnson on guitar and Baby Cox on vocal along with the entire Cotton Club orchestra. The Mooche was an instant hit and remained in the band’s book throughout Ellington’s entire career. This piece is nothing short of pure genius. Originally composed for the 1928 Cotton Club Review, it was reinterpreted nearly 50 years later by Alvin Ailey. Trumpet 1 up to Ab.   Grade 3 Medium Jungle Groove/Medium Swing Solos: Trumpet, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Female Vocal, Guitar,   Female Scat Vocal (Alto) Reed 1 clarinet Reed 2 clarinet, alto sax Reed 3 clarinet 3 Trumpets 1 Trombone Guitar Banjo Piano Bass Drums