Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.717642 By Duke Ellington and his Orchestra. By Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, and Juan Tizol. Arranged by Nathan Deverill. Jazz,Standards. 27 pages. Nathan Deverill #326052. Published by Nathan Deverill (A0.717642). Caravan is one of Duke Ellington’s most popular tunes out of his vast repertoire. It was first recorded in a session under the leadership of Barney Bigard in 1936, although the band was essentially comprised of Duke Ellington’s Orchestra. There are a few versions of Caravan, with the B section being subjected to change compared to the original tune. Caravan has found its way into the film world, being featured in two Woody Allen films: Alice, and Sweet and Lowdown. It’s most notable appearance in films is definitely from the 2014 film Whiplash, where it forms an important plot element. This arrangement is an example of easy/medium brass quintet repertoire and works well as a light, set-filler.
