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VOCAL SOLO WITH JAZZ ENSEMBLE / LATIN very easy
Someone to Watch Over Me—George Gershwin/
arr. Dave Wolpe. One of the sweetest ballads ever
written! This Gershwin standard was featured in
the movie "Mr. Holland's Opus," and is perfect for
featuring your talented singer. Jazz Band parts are
all at the medium-easy level, and the vocal range is
moderate. A real gem! Vocal in G.
2381960 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . .ME 54.00
Stormy Weather—Harold Arlen/arr. Jerry Nowak.
Harold Arlen's great classic provides an outstanding
and bluesy showcase for any vocalist! This excellent
chart will undoubtedly become one of your favorites!
Vocal in F.
2212108 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Straighten Up and Fly Right—Cole & Mills/
arr. Dave Wolpe. At about 148 beats per minute,
this medium swinger is arranged in two keys for
flexibility. The high key is A-flat with the range from
E-flat first line to third space C, treble clef. The low
key is E-flat and the range is from B-flat below
middle C to second line G. There is also a short
written tenor sax solo and a great shout chorus.
A true classic from Nat King Cole!
10277795 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 62.00
Summertime—George Gershwin/arr. Dave
Wolpe. What a wonderfully sultry feature for your
vocal soloist! Gershwin's beautiful ballad is given
the Wolpe treatment...the band simply smolders
under the vocal line that everybody knows. After
the first verse, the band gets a chance to show
some flames of its own on a chorus before the
vocalist returns. An optional solo part for tenor sax
is included for added flexibility. Vocals in C minor.
2423333 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
H Sway—Pablo Beltran Ruiz/arr. Mark Taylor.
Recorded most recently by Michael Buble, here is a
smooth arrangement of this appealing Latin tune for
vocal soloist (or optional tenor sax). The instrumental
section features saxes answered by the brass. This
is a natural sounding feature for any vocalist!
10098760 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Sweet Home Chicago—Robert Johnson/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Made famous by the Blues Brothers, this
arrangement for vocal soloist (optional tenor sax) features
a driving shuffle groove along with the distinctive
stop-time spots and classic background riffs.
Definitely a fun chart anywhere, not just Chicago!
11208476 Jazz Ensemble
& Vocalist . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
They Can't Take That Away from Me—George
Gershwin/arr. Dave Wolpe. Here's the Gershwin
classic for solo vocalist arranged by Dave Wolpe!
Arranged in two keys for vocal flexibility (just flip the
page for the desired key), this chart features a nice,
relaxed swing feel, just like the original! There's a
great middle section that will also shine the spotlight
on the band. Wolpe knows how to make your
vocalist sound fantastic and how to keep the band
happy with some Sinatra style ensemble writing.
Vocal range low key: Bb below middle C to third line
Bb, high key range: first line Eb to fourth space Eb.
A winner! Highly recommended! Vocal in Bb or Eb.
2480790 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 62.00
This Is Me—arr. Mark Taylor. From the hit movie
"The Greatest Showman," this rock anthem is a
showstopper and a great choice for a vocal soloist
(or tenor saxophone) with big band. This one is
powerfully scored for both the band and the soloist.
Vocal Key: C Major
10908984 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
This Masquerade—Leon Russell/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Although he wasn't the first to record this familiar
rock ballad, George Benson was responsible for
its widespread popularity thanks to his huge hit
recording in 1976. Beautifully arranged for vocal
soloist (or optional tenor saxophone) with jazz
ensemble, here is Rick Stitzel's setting complete
with sultry lines and smokey harmonies. Vocal Key:
G minor
11100148 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Time after Time—Cyndi Lauper/arr. Paul Murtha.
This timeless ballad released by Cyndi Lauper in
1984 is as popular now as ever. In a style faithful to
the original recording, here is a fabulous setting for
jazz ensemble with vocal soloist. Don't have a vocal
soloist? There are no worries because an optional
tenor sax solo part is included. Beautifully paced
and solidly scored! Vocal key: C
10842279 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Too Close for Comfort—Jerry Bock/arr. Gordon
Goodwin. A Gordon Goodwin vocal chart! In addition
to the vocal part, there are optional solo feature parts
for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet or trombone for added
flexibility. Gordon has conceived this chart with the
solo intertwined into the fabric of the chart. The vocal
keys are F, G and Ab with modulations and the vocal
range is low E below middle C to Eb fourth space.
As recorded on The Phat Pack CD. An outstanding
feature for your singer or any horn player!
10028186 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . A 70.00
Unforgettable—arr. Roger Holmes. Nat King
Cole's classic recording from 1951 and then the
duet version recorded by his daughter, Natalie, in
1991 helped make this tune truly "unforgettable."
This well-paced arrangement for vocal soloist with
jazz ensemble stays true to the original style and
includes a brief instrumental interlude for the band.
An optional tenor saxophone part is included to be
used in place of the vocal solo part. Vocal Key: F
11100153 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Uptown Funk—arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by
Mark Ronson and featuring Bruno Mars, this sassy
funk tune is on its way to becoming a modern-day
pop standard. Here's a hot version for vocal solo, or
optional tenor sax, that captures all the excitement
of the original. Vocal key: D minor
11172100 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
The Very Thought of You—arr. Scott Ragsdale.
Long a beautiful standard, here is a lush ballad
setting for vocalist with jazz ensemble. The vocal
range is from G below middle C to third line B-flat,
with an optional C. The lead trumpet range goes to
written A above the staff. This arrangement features
the ensemble equally with the soloist, and a clever
double-time section in the middle for the band adds
nice contrast. If you don't have a vocalist to feature,
optional solo parts are included for B-flat and E-flat
instruments, or trombone. The full ensemble also
gets space in the spotlight in this gorgeous chart!
Vocal key: E-flat
10997212 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Any Instrument) . . . . . .M 54.00
What a Wonderful World—Douglas & Weiss/arr.
Jerry Nowak. There just isn't any other tune you'd
rather do with a vocalist than this one! Originally
made famous by Louis Armstrong and recently
recorded by Kenny G, this is a natural for your
singer! Vocal in Eb.
2433712 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
When I Fall in Love—Victor Young/arr. Dave
Wolpe. You'll love this gorgeous ballad arranged
by Dave Wolpe in two keys for vocal and band
flexibility. Vocal ranges: female key (low) of C, from
G below middle C to third line B. Male key (high) of
Eb from Bb below middle C to fourth space D, treble
clef. An optional tenor sax solo part is included in
place of the vocal solo part if preferred. This superb
chart on a wonderful standard is just the right chart
for your aspiring vocalist. Highly recommended!
10071936 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 62.00
H White Christmas—Irving Berlin/arr. Roger
Holmes. You can't go wrong with one of the best
holiday songs ever written! Roger's chart will bring
out the best in any vocalist, and will bring out the
smiles in any audience! Vocal in Bb.
2328094 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Witchcraft—Cy Coleman/arr. Roger Holmes.
Recorded by countless jazz artists through the
years, including three times by Frank Sinatra, this
song features a classic melody and an easygoing
medium swing style. Nicely scored here for big band
and vocal or tenor sax soloists. Vocal key: E-flat
11172107 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . .ME 55.00
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You Are the Sunshine of My Life—Stevie
Wonder/arr. Mark Taylor. From the album Talking
Book, this ever-popular Stevie Wonder hit won
a Grammy award for him in 1973. Beautifully
arranged here as a vocal or tenor sax solo feature
with a few contemporary wrinkles, this is a great
addition to any program.
10374138 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
You Don't Know Me—Eddy Arnold & Cindy
Walker/arr. Allen Gray. This song was a country hit
for Eddy Arnold, Jerry Vale, Ray Charles, and Elvis
Presley in the '50s and '60s and has since become
a jazz standard performed by Michael Buble, Harry
Connick Jr., and Norah Jones. This swinging big
band version of the tune is a feature for your vocalist
but can also be used to feature other players in your
group. Along with the vocal solo, there are alternate
parts included for solo alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet
or trombone, and an improvised alto sax solo. With
stirring lyrics and some exciting big blow moments
from the band, this tune will bring the house down!
11202593 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 65.00
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You Make Me Feel So Young—arr. Dave Wolpe.
Dave Wolpe has created a highly effective medium
swinger for vocalist and jazz band on this great
standard, arranged in both high (E-flat, Male) and
low (B-flat, Female) keys for flexibility. If a different
key is desired simply flip the page. There are no
instrumental solos, but a brief trombone section
soli and a nice full band interlude are offered for
contrast and variety. The lead trumpet range is to
high C, and there is an optional tenor saxophone
solo part to be used as a substitute for the vocal
solo. Great tune, great chart!
10513934 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 62.00
You've Got a Friend in Me—Randy Newman/arr.
Mark Taylor. Featured in all the "Toy Story" movies,
the big band version recorded by Robert Goulet (as
the voice of Wheezy) is the most memorable. In a
similar style, Mark Taylor brings this fresh setting of
a modern day classic for vocal soloist and big band.
Vocal in A-flat.
10283016 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
Latin Selections
Very Easy
All New Kicks—Ryan Erik Adamsons. This cha
cha is based on the chord changes to My Little
Suede Shoes by Charlie Parker - it's a great
opportunity to introduce an authentic Latin style.
The solo section is written out with solo sheets
provided in all keys along with scales to assist
students with improvisation. Flexibly scored, the
set includes a guitar chord chart and optional
instrumentation. Your students will deliver results
with confidence!
11191615 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Banana Boat Song—arr. Victor Lopez.
Take your young jazz band and its audiences on
a Jamaican cruise with this with this easygoing
calypso groove chart with a sassy melody. There are
no individual solos and it features an easy Trumpet 1
range to written D fourth line. Playable with optional
reduced instrumentations, the set also includes
optional parts for two flutes, two clarinets, auxiliary
percussion and vibes for expanded options. Easy to
play, fun for all, and a very effective chart!
10997182 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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Brazil—Russell & Barroso/arr. Jerry Nowak. Young
jazz ensembles simply must play this one! This well-
known Latin standard is a perfect change of pace
for your concert. Carefully notated for beginning
groups, this is a great introduction to samba style
and sits so comfortably for the band. Outstanding!
2454627 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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