Pdf horn chart download for grazing in the grass hugh masekela. In 1968, his instrumental single grazin in the grass went to number one on the american pop charts and was a worldwide smash, elevating hugh onto the international stage. One of the biggest instrumental and vocal hits of the 1960s, grazing in the grass first appeared as an instrumental by the south african born and world traveled writer hugh masakela in late 1967. The musical journey of hugh masekela, em coautoria com o jornalista d. He also had a numberone us pop hit in 1968 with his. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass chords, sheet music notes. Hugh masekela originally released grazing in the grass written by philemon hou and hugh masekela released it on the album the promise of a future in 1968. Hugh ramapolo masekela 4 april 1939 23 january 2018 was a south african trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, singer and composer who has been described as the father of south african jazz. The musical journey of hugh masekela is an autobiography book by south. Jun 07, 2014 grazing in the grass hugh masekela 1968 2018 the nicest cowbells ever. Grazing in the grass jazz club by hugh masekela on spotify. Print and download in pdf or midi grazing in the grass philemon hou.
The original grazing in the grass instrumental by hugh masekela. There is, of course, grazing in the grass, and the equally rousing up, up, and away. But in the almost 40 years since, masekela has been a. A south african exile, he landed in new york, where he was adopted by bebop heroes like dizzy gillespie, and soon fell, headfirst, into the raucous swirl of 1960s america. Ab cm bbm ab it sure is mellow grazin in the grass. The best of hugh masekela, an album by hugh masekela on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. In 1967 hugh performed at the monterey pop festival alongside janis joplin, otis redding, ravi shankar, the who and jimi hendrix. It sure is mellow grazin in the grass grazin in the grass is a gas, baby, can you dig it what a trip just watchin as the world goes past grazin in the. Masekela was known for his jazz compositions and for writing wellknown antiapartheid songs such as soweto blues and bring him back home. Db bbm ab grazin in the grass is a gas, baby, can you hear it. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass 1968, vinyl discogs. In america, south african trumpeter masekela is most known for grazing in the grass, which reached number one on u. Masekela included the song in his albums grazing in the grass. Instrumental part, and instrumental solo in a major.
Maesha producer stewart levine writtenby, producer caiphus semenya. Combining afro rhythms, big band jazz trumpet flourishes, and a soulinspired groove that sucks the listener in, the song was fresh and innovative. Print and download grazing in the grass bass clef instrument sheet music by hugh masekela arranged for bass clef instrument or trombone or bassoon or double bass or cello or baritone horn. Cm bbm grazin in the grass is a gas, baby, can you dig it. Hugh masekela released grazing in the grass in 1968 as an instrumental. Pdf the musical diplomacy of a landless ambassador. It was originally published in 2006 by paul daigle, marathon county conservation planning and zoning, and paul nehring, grassworks, inc.
Grazing in the grass hugh masekela horn band charts. Michael cheers published december 1, 2004 by brian soergel theres a story behind every great song, of course, and the one behind south african trumpeter and flugelhornist hugh masekelas worldwide smash grazing in the grass is over pretty quickly. In 1968, a littleknown south africanborn trumpeter and flugelhornist named hugh masakela released an instrumental single called grazing in the grass. South african trumpeter hugh masekela was the first to record it, and he released it as a single in 1968 backed with bajabula bonke healing song. Grazing in the grass is an instrumental composed by philemon hou and first recorded by the south african trumpeter hugh masekela. Grazing in the grass hugh masekela 1968 2018 the nicest cowbells ever. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass sheet music, piano notes, chords. The best of hugh masekela is a 2001 compilation album by south african jazz trumpeter hugh masekela. It was also covered by the hollywood youngsters, marvin holmes and the uptights, the brecon brothers, eivets rednow and other artists.
Our goal is to help musicians like you to learn to play the music they love. Grazing in the grass bass clef instrument digital sheet music. He has played primarily in jazz ensembles, with guest appearances on albums by the byrds and paul simon. The best of hugh masekela hugh masekela to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Originally recorded with trumpet and alto saxophone, this horn band charts version has parts for 5 different horns to accommodate any instrumentation. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass sheet music pdf notes. Album hugh masekela grazing in the grass the boys doin it,ha lese le di khanna,sipho, grazing in the grass,child of the earth,phatshaphatsha,maesha,stimela coal train,kwablaney,emavungweni,u dwi,felicidade mp3 flac download. Grazing in the grass piano accompaniment sheet music by hugh masekela. Jan 23, 2018 hugh masekela was a worldrenowned flugelhornist, trumpeter, bandleader, composer, singer and defiant political voice who remained deeply connected at home, while his international career sparkled. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass chords, sheet music. Cover versions of grazing in the grass by hugh masekela. It has been covered many times notably by stevie wonder, chet atkins and boney james. Guidebook the grassworks grazing guide contains some of the best information available on managed grazing in the midwest.
The audio file used in this video is an mp3 render of the hit trax midi file backing track. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass bass clef instrument. Hugh mesakela grazing in the grass tab by misc unsigned bands. Still grazing is a 2004 compilation album by south african jazz trumpeter hugh masekela. Grazing in the grass sheet music for piano, alto saxophone. The best of hugh masekela by hugh masekela on amazon music. Grazing in the grass by hugh masekela pass the paisley. Song information for grazing in the grass hugh masekela on allmusic. The concert, which was a hugh success, took place at the barbican were hugh also performed in the same year with his whole band. Bra hugh s nephew mabusha masekela was largely involved in putting together township grooves. Three labels helped chronicle the continental confluence that was hugh masekela in the 1960s and 70s.
South african jazz artist and freedom fighter hugh masekela who had a no. Sure is mellow grazin in the grass grazin in the grass, yes, baby, can you dig it. The song hugh masekela grazing in the grass is professional recreation. Free sheet music for piano, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, guitar, bass. Hugh mesakela grazing in the grass tab by misc unsigned. Hugh masekela is a giant of jazz and a pioneer in bringing the voice and spirit of africa to the west, but his wild and moving tale transcends the world of music. Hugh masekela, still grazing hugh masekela made a remarkable journey from apartheid south africa to the music scene in new york city, where he struck gold with grazin in. Grazing in the grass hugh masekela song info allmusic. Grazing in the grass sheet music for piano download free in. Dec 18, 2010 the original grazing in the grass instrumental by hugh masekela.
Grazing in the grass the best of hugh masekela discogs. Vinyl 7 hugh masekela grazing in the grass 1968, vinyl discogs. Transpose, print or convert, download jazz pdf and learn to play xylophone solo score in minutes. Grazing in the grass sheet music for piano download free. May 15, 2019 print and download grazing in the grass piano accompaniment sheet music by hugh masekela arranged for piano accompaniment or violin or oboe or flute or recorder. Released in the united states as a single in 1968, it reached number one on the billboard hot 100 chart, ranking it as the 18th biggest hit of the year. The south african trumpeter had a big instrumental hit with grazing in the grass in 1968 and the friends of distinction followedup the next year with a vocal version of philemon hous song and it was also a hit. The best of hugh masekela, still grazing, and live at the market theatre. Combining afro rhythms, big band jazz trumpet flourishes, and a soulinspired groove that sucks the listener in, the song was fresh and innovative, yet also had a very easy melody to hum along with.
Child of the earth producer stewart levine writtenby hugh masekela. Phatshaphatsha producer ed townsend writtenby lemmy mabaso 2. The project consists of songs such as sharpeville, vuca, grazing in the grass and a 1965 live. This weeks pick for instrumentals tuesday is grazing in the grass by hugh masekela.
He was born in the town of witbank, south africa in 1939. It was revised in 2009 by former grassworks executive director valerie dantoin adamski. Professional quality, accurate horn arrangements, many more available. Grazing in the grass horn chart pdf horn band charts. Hugh mesakela grazing in the grass misc unsigned bands. The musical journey of hugh masekela by hugh masekela and d. But in the almost 40 years since, masekela has been a huge star in europe and africa, recording more than 40 albums and constantly touring. Friends of distinction grazing in the grass chords by. What a trip just watchin as the world goes past gr. Instrumental part, and instrumental solo in g major. The promise of a future masekela was born in kwaguqa township, witbank, south africa. Transpose, print or convert pdf and learn to play xylophone solo score in minutes. Died johannesburg, january 23, 2018 was a south african flugelhorn and cornet player. Print and download in pdf or midi grazing in the grass arr.
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Vinyl 7 hugh masekela grazing in the grass 1968, vinyl. Primarily, he played in jazz ensembles, with guest appearances on albums by the byrds, and paul simon. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass 1968 music video. Grazing in the grass jazz club, an album by hugh masekela on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. In 1961, as part of the antiapartheid campaign, he was exiled to the united states where he was befriended by harry belafonte. Watch the video for grazing in the grass from the friends of distinctions the best of the friends of distinction for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The friends of distinction grazing in the grass lyrics. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A future which contained the gigantic hit song grazing in the grass in 1968. Get hugh masekela grazing in the grass sheet music notes, chords. Its catchy, percussive rhythms and jazzy horn lines made it an international hit, and turned masakela into an overnight star.
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