Vocal Jazz Choir Music

Here is a hard-driving standard that features both your jazz combo and your choir. An extended introduction is a full one time through the form before unison chorals present the melody. A choral scat

This jazz standard is arranged using an alternative Latin swing and a straight swing style. There is lots of room to feature soloists along with an ensemble scat section. This is an important song from the

Lush, warm contemporary jazz harmonies define this arrangement, with each vocal line featured as if they were soloists. Chord symbols are included for the accomplished jazz pianist, but the realized piano

Legendary harmonica player Toots Thielemans created this famous jazz standard which has been covered countless times. This arrangement begins simply, allowing your choir to establish the groove with

This setting of the Mother Goose nursery rhyme is funky and fun! The scoring is for mixed chorus and jazz trio, but it certainly could be performed with just a piano. The choral parts are very accessible,

Toto's classic rock tune has been reenvisioned in a contemporary a cappella vocal jazz setting with vocal percussion, tight harmonies, scat syllables, and plenty of pizzazz. Extended ranges, exciting

Nat King Cole received 28 Gold record awards during his amazing career as a singer, band leader, movie star and TV host. This medley captures three of his hits: L-O-V-E; Unforgettable and Route

The vocal jazz ensemble Lambert, Hendricks, & Ross laid the groundwork for all of the groups that have followed. Often using their voices like instruments and inventing the "vocalese," they are examples

Here is a jazzy take on a classic pop/rock tune from The Drifters. Tight harmonies, modernized yet reminiscent of the original, are accompanied by a great track to create a fun concert piece for concert

This classic swing tune begins with a rubato intro just right for a soloist to stylize in their own way. It then launches into a sweet swinging ensemble arrangement that is hip and contemporary and just

An authentic arrangement of this production number from the Broadway musical "The Pajama Game" makes a jazzy show piece for your choir. With original choreography by Bob Fosse, your show choir will love

Originally recorded by Nat King Cole, but performed by many other notable artists and ensembles, this jazz standard with the easy bossa nova groove has been updated for advanced jazz ensembles. With a

Reminiscent of the Gene Puerling/Singers Unlimited arrangement, this new realization alternates between standard swing and a soft samba feel with straight eighth notes. There is ample room for both singers

Charlie Parker gave us one of the most brilliant melodies ever constructed over the simple 12-bar blues progression. Here's a swinging arrangement with plenty of room for improvisation from vocalists and

Following the huge success of Arlen's Over the Rainbow from "The Wizard of Oz," My Shining Hour became the number one song of its day. Since then, it has become a jazz

The classic Beatles tune has been set in an easy jazz groove with accessible vocal harmonies for jazz or concert choirs. Short solo opportunities and smoothly syncopated rhythms are supported by an

This is like one big jazz scat based around the title line. The three words are used to embrace the joy of music making and the joyful affirmation of life. Similar to Jasperse's Voice

As recorded by Manhattan Transfer, here's a funky fusion setting of the jazz classic by Josef Zawinul and lyricist Jon Hendricks. For experienced vocal jazz groups with soloists, this is very impressive!

The classic pop song first recorded in the 1950s by Tony Bennett and later made popular by Bobby Vinton has been given a fresh, jazzy setting for choral groups. This arrangement is lush, with modern

This well-crafted arrangement is true to Johnny Mercer's original idea while still being fresh and new. A rubato section in straight eighths opens this rich a cappella setting before breaking into a

This Duke Ellington number was featured in "Sophisticated Ladies," the musical revue celebrating the life and music of the great bandleader. A slinky bass sets up the intro just before this swingin' setting

A gentle harmonic texture opens this a cappella rendition of the tender jazz standard with the memorable refrain. Then, the toe-tappin' swingin' second verse picks up the tempo and blossoms into the final

This tasteful setting of a little-known gem by George Gershwin is a great piece for introducing vocal jazz to concert choirs. Featuring expressive phrases and lush choral harmonies, this poignant

A unique and lighthearted original that sings the praises of tasty Southern barbecue! In a Zydeco style, which is a combination of blues, R & B, and Louisiana Creole tradition, these crazy, fun lyrics