Adapted from the arrangement that John Clayton did for Dianne Reeves and the WDR radio big band in Cologne, Germany, here is a moderately slow and sultry swing version of the Duke Ellington favorite.
Duke Ellington's great chart really swings in this potent Dave Wolpe arrangement! The vocal solo is backed by all sorts of tasty little fills, and the full band gets to shout a bit, too. Ad lib fills can be
Award-winning pop singer Norah Jones made this tune climb the charts, and it's easy to see why so many people like it. The haunting, beautiful melody and smooth harmonies make it an incredibly appealing
Dave Wolpe has done a masterful job with Gershwin's romantic favorite, setting it in two keys for both male and female vocal solo, including a lyrical trombone feature, even building it up to a big band
Diane Schurr's recording of this tune with the Count Basie Orchestra is a knock-out! Roger has captured that original feel in a chart that's perfect for whenever your vocalist has an urge to sing the
Composed in the '50s, this entertaining holiday tune has been recorded notably by Kay Starr, and more recently by the Brian Setzer Orchestra. For vocalist and big band, this is a dynamic and swingin'
Here's a great Dave Wolpe vocal chart! It features a samba treatment of this iconic Gershwin classic, and the vocal range is G below the staff to middle line B. With great wind parts, a
From the Broadway musical "The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd," this fabulous standard is popular again with a stunning rendition by Michael Buble. Capturing the bluesy flavor of this
Recorded by Barbara Morrison with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra for "The L.A. Treasures Project," this powerhouse arrangement is a study in contrasts. The sparse and quiet opening gradually builds to
Peggy Lee made this sizzler famous. Make sure you have enough fire extinguishers on hand just in case. Vocal solo in A minor. modulating to Bb minor.
Written with comfortable ranges and at a moderate tempo, this vocal feature will be at home on any concert program. Vocal in A-flat.
As performed by Carmen McRae (including the spoken intro), here is John Clayton's sensitive and gorgeous version of For All We Know. The rich ensemble accompaniment is as much a part of the
This clever and catchy jazz standard has been notably recorded by Diana Krall, but also in the past by Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong. Arranged in a comfortable swing style, this is a terrific
A patriotic anthem for the ages, this contemporary ballad has already established itself as a standard! Beautifully scored for vocal soloist and jazz ensemble, this arrangement makes a powerful statement
Going in Circles is the only vocal chart available in Jeff Coffin's extended big band catalog. With lyrics by brilliant jazz vocalist Liz Johnson, this tune jumps between an easy Monk-like waltz
Ray Charles' good-time, happy, swingin' and infectious tune is immortalized here by Victor Lopez as a vocal solo feature chart with lyrics provided to accommodate female or male vocalists. The
Adele's chart-topping song of the year is skillfully arranged here by Paul Murtha as a power ballad for jazz ensemble and vocalist. This superb setting can also be used as a feature for an alto saxophone
From the recording by Shirley Horn in 1992, this wonderful ballad went on to become her signature song. This version for vocalist with jazz ensemble is a touching and sensitive tune for any soloist. In the