Vinyl 7 hugh masekela grazing in the grass 1968, vinyl discogs. 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 concert, which was a hugh success, took place at the barbican were hugh also performed in the same year with his whole band. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page.
Print and download in pdf or midi grazing in the grass arr. Grazing in the grass is an instrumental composed by philemon hou and first recorded by the south african trumpeter hugh masekela. Free sheet music for piano, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, guitar, bass. Vinyl 7 hugh masekela grazing in the grass 1968, vinyl. Masekela included the song in his albums grazing in the grass. Grazing in the grass jazz club by hugh masekela on spotify.
He has played primarily in jazz ensembles, with guest appearances on albums by the byrds and paul simon. 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. 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. The original single was recorded and released in 1968. Professional quality, accurate horn arrangements, many more available. The song hugh masekela grazing in the grass is professional recreation. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Transpose, print or convert pdf and learn to play xylophone solo score in minutes. Grazing in the grass the best of hugh masekela discogs. Hugh masekela released grazing in the grass in 1968 as an instrumental. 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. The friends of distinction grazing in the grass lyrics. 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.
In 1961, as part of the antiapartheid campaign, he was exiled to the united states where he was befriended by harry belafonte. 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. Grazing in the grass sheet music for piano download free. In america, south african trumpeter masekela is most known for grazing in the grass, which reached number. Db bbm ab grazin in the grass is a gas, baby, can you hear it. Phatshaphatsha producer ed townsend writtenby lemmy mabaso 2. Guidebook the grassworks grazing guide contains some of the best information available on managed grazing in the midwest. Friends of distinction grazing in the grass chords by. South african jazz artist and freedom fighter hugh masekela who had a no. He also had a numberone us pop hit in 1968 with his. The musical journey of hugh masekela, em coautoria com o jornalista d. The project consists of songs such as sharpeville, vuca, grazing in the grass and a 1965 live.
Sure is mellow grazin in the grass grazin in the grass, yes, baby, can you dig it. Grazing in the grass sheet music for piano, alto saxophone. It was also covered by the hollywood youngsters, marvin holmes and the uptights, the brecon brothers, eivets rednow and other artists. A future which contained the gigantic hit song grazing in the grass in 1968.
In 1968, a littleknown south africanborn trumpeter and flugelhornist named hugh masakela released an instrumental single called grazing in the grass. The best of hugh masekela is a 2001 compilation album by south african jazz trumpeter hugh masekela. Still grazing is a 2004 compilation album by south african jazz trumpeter hugh masekela. Child of the earth producer stewart levine writtenby hugh masekela.
Hugh mesakela grazing in the grass tab by misc unsigned bands. Originally recorded with trumpet and alto saxophone, this horn band charts version has parts for 5 different horns to accommodate any instrumentation. Grazing in the grass horn chart pdf horn band charts. He was born in the town of witbank, south africa in 1939. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass chords, sheet music. It was revised in 2009 by former grassworks executive director valerie dantoin adamski. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass 1968 music video. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass 1968, vinyl discogs. Our goal is to help musicians like you to learn to play the music they love. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass sheet music pdf notes. Grammy awardnominated hit single grazing in the grass, which sold over four million copies in 1968 and. May, 2004 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 the grass.
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. Ab cm bbm ab it sure is mellow grazin in the grass. Masekela was known for his jazz compositions and for writing wellknown antiapartheid songs such as soweto blues and bring him back home. 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 sheet music notes and chords arranged for xylophone solo. Transpose, print or convert, download jazz pdf and learn to play xylophone solo score in minutes. The promise of a future masekela was born in kwaguqa township, witbank, south africa. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass bass clef instrument. Maesha producer stewart levine writtenby, producer caiphus semenya.
But in the almost 40 years since, masekela has been a. Grazing in the grass hugh masekela 1968 2018 the nicest cowbells ever. The best of hugh masekela hugh masekela to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass south african flugelhorn and cornet player. Bra hugh s nephew mabusha masekela was largely involved in putting together township grooves. Hugh mesakela grazing in the grass misc unsigned bands. Dec 18, 2010 the original grazing in the grass instrumental by hugh masekela. The best of hugh masekela, still grazing, and live at the market theatre. The original grazing in the grass instrumental by hugh masekela. 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.
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. Instrumental part, and instrumental solo in a major. The musical journey of hugh masekela is an autobiography book by south. Primarily, he played in jazz ensembles, with guest appearances on. Print and download grazing in the grass bb instrument sheet music by hugh masekela arranged for baritone horn or euphonium or trumpet or clarinet or soprano saxophone or tenor saxophone. Grazing in the grass producer stewart levine writtenby harry elston, philemon hou. Hugh masekela the grand old man of south african contemporary music.
It has been covered many times notably by stevie wonder, chet atkins and boney james. 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. Cm bbm grazin in the grass is a gas, baby, can you dig it. Grazing in the grass hugh masekela horn band charts. Primarily, he played in jazz ensembles, with guest appearances on albums by the byrds, and paul simon.
The musical journey of hugh masekela by hugh masekela and d. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass chords, sheet music notes. 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. Fm ab cm bbm ab what a trip just watchin as the world goes past. Died johannesburg, january 23, 2018 was a south african flugelhorn and cornet player. Grazing in the grass bass clef instrument digital sheet music. Instrumental part, and instrumental solo in g major. 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. 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. Pdf the musical diplomacy of a landless ambassador.
Grazing in the grass hugh masekela song info allmusic. In 1967 hugh performed at the monterey pop festival alongside janis joplin, otis redding, ravi shankar, the who and jimi hendrix. We can only maintain and improve yalp if paying members keep supporting us. Pdf horn chart download for grazing in the grass hugh masekela. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass bb instrument sheet. Cover versions of grazing in the grass by hugh masekela. Its catchy, percussive rhythms and jazzy horn lines made it an international hit, and turned masakela into an overnight star. 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. What a trip just watchin as the world goes past gr. The best of hugh masekela by hugh masekela on amazon music. Grazing in the grass by hugh masekela pass the paisley. Jun 07, 2014 grazing in the grass hugh masekela 1968 2018 the nicest cowbells ever. 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.
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 in pdf or midi grazing in the grass philemon hou. This weeks pick for instrumentals tuesday is grazing in the grass by hugh masekela. May 11, 2004 in america, south african trumpeter masekela is most known for grazing in the grass, which reached number one on u. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass the best of hugh. Song information for grazing in the grass hugh masekela on allmusic. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass piano accompaniment. There is, of course, grazing in the grass, and the equally rousing up, up, and away. Contains printable sheet music plus an interactive, downloadable digital sheet music file. It was originally published in 2006 by paul daigle, marathon county conservation planning and zoning, and paul nehring, grassworks, inc. 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. When his effervescent recording of grazing in the grass hit number one around the world in 1968, his career took off like a rocket.
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. Hugh mesakela grazing in the grass tab by misc unsigned. Your highresolution pdf file will be ready to download in 2 available keys. 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. Get hugh masekela grazing in the grass sheet music notes, chords. Three labels helped chronicle the continental confluence that was hugh masekela in the 1960s and 70s. The song plugger hugh masekela grazing in the grass. Grazing in the grass piano accompaniment sheet music by hugh masekela. Grazing in the grass sheet music for piano download free in. Hugh masekela grazing in the grass sheet music, piano notes, chords. 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. In 2008 hugh masekela will tour europe again a first tour period will be in may, but als july and november are on the schedule. 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. In america, south african trumpeter masekela is most known for grazing in the grass, which reached number one on u.
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