Vocal Jazz Choir Music

Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. were among the great stars that made the "rat pack" name famous. Each has numerous hit songs individually, but together they established a whole new style of

This accessible arrangement of the classic Duke Ellington song makes this timeless tune available to a new generation of singers. In an easy swing, this piece features ensemble scat singing, opportunities

Here's a spin on a classic Broadway tune! Set in a jazzy swing style with a combo accompaniment, this clever arrangement can serve many purposes. Introduce your choir to vocal jazz and a show tune at the

The Andrews Sisters were a popular '40s-era close-harmony singing group whose stylistic compositions and arrangements made them the top-selling female group of all time. This medley of great tunes showcases

This jazz standard has been recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman and many others. This arrangement begins with the choir in unison for the first two verses, establishing an easy swing style. The

What could be more pleasant than singing this favorite song from the classic 1959 Broadway musical in a delightful jazz waltz setting? Accessible and fresh, this arrangement of the very familiar tune is a

Brimming with rhythm and excitement, here's a fun piece that's just begging to be sung. In a retro, close harmony a cappella style with some jazz harmonies, this original showpiece is about how one person

From the larger work "Black Pierrot," this work describes the scene in a Harlem cafe of the 1920s in which "six long-headed jazzers play," and beautiful girls dance. After a short introductory section, the

This setting of the Mother Goose nursery rhyme is a lullaby disguised as a ballad. Scored for mixed chorus and jazz trio, it can alternately be performed with three hands on a piano. The tight harmonies and

Written in the 1950s, this haunting tune has been recorded by John Coltrane among other jazz artists. This a cappella vocal jazz arrangement for advanced ensembles uses a vocal walking bass, close jazz

Here is a powerful ballad from Broadway musical "Jekyll and Hyde", arranged for a cappella choirs. A modern concert setting that is both jazz-infused and classic, this lovely arrangement is an emotional

Released with an award-winning and positively groundbreaking music video, this late-'90s gem from British jazz-funk band Jamiroquai hasn't aged a day. The text is more relevant than ever, warning of

You may not recognize the band or the title, but you'll definitely recognize this song! Seventies rock group Average White Band was full of funk and R&B soul. This a cappella arrangement of their

This classic tune from Rodgers and Hart's "Babes in Arms" has become a standard in the Great American Songbook. Covered by numerous jazz, pop, traditional, and Broadway singers, this love song with the

This arrangement is hot, hot, hot! The classic Latin jazz song by the great Tito Puente was rocked out in Carlos Santana's ultra-popular 1970 recording. There is a very cool stacking section of choral

Mister (Fred) Rogers and his television neighborhood were a familiar and comforting companion to generations of young people. The music was an important part of each episode and helped reinforce the

Raise the roof with this terrific medley of classic big-band swing tunes. This arrangement includes The Joint Is Jumpin'; Bandstand Boogie and Jump, Jive an'

Written for the soundtrack to the Beatles movie "A Hard Day's Night," this upbeat song is as fresh today as it was in 1964. This arrangement uses well-written choral harmonies and a bossa nova feel to

This American standard has been covered by iconic singers including Billie Holiday, Bing Crosby, and Frank Sinatra. This fresh, up-tempo swing setting makes use of scat syllables, fall-offs, and other

This iconic film theme gets a jazzy contemporary vocal treatment that will make a satisfying challenge for advanced choirs. Notated vocal percussion adds to the rich choral texture while the feel alternates

This Oscar-winning standard made popular by Frank Sinatra is a song about the power of positive thinking. This jazzy arrangement in a light swing feel has nicely written harmonies with plenty of vocal

This is an easygoing swing arrangement of a song originally recorded by Marvin Gaye and later made popular by James Taylor. This a cappella setting is fun to sing with vocables and the option to feature a

This Fats Waller song from "Ain't Misbehavin'" is a standard in both the American popular song and jazz idioms. New York Voices mastermind Darmon Meader has created a juicy arrangement that evokes just the

This Latin jazz tune, sung in Spanish, features tight harmonies, nifty vocal articulations, and ostinatos. Solo voices are called upon to imitate various percussion instruments such as bongo drum and