Vocal Jazz Choir Music

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

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

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

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 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 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

In an easy swing style, this arrangement combines Falling in Love with Love and This Can't Be Love, both from the Rodgers and Hart musical "The Boys from Syracuse."

This arrangement of the classic 1940s song, made famous by rhythm and blues singer Etta James, provides an opportunity to feature a strong soloist. Jazz-flavored harmonies and a solid instrumental track add

This blues standard has been recorded by legends like B.B. King and Joe Williams. This swinging arrangement for developing choirs has moderate ranges and a vocal "stack" section with optional repeats to

This arrangement of one of the most popular bossa nova songs of all time stays true to the style, with plenty of jazz harmonies and a smooth groove. Accented by the piano part and optional instrumental

This jazz standard made famous by Thelonious Monk is sophisticated and nostalgic. It has been famously covered by more artists than can be counted, both vocally and instrumentally. Chromatic melodies and

Old MacDonald takes on a jazzy feel in this selection for developing choirs. "E-I-E-I-O" becomes a scat section that allows for echoing, vocal improvisation, and solo opportunities. This cute and

This setting of the Mother Goose nursery rhyme is dangerously close to a groovy choral vamp! The scoring is for mixed chorus and jazz trio, but it can certainly be performed with just piano. The

This seamless four-minute tour pays tribute to the American songwriting team of George and Ira Gershwin. Smart voice leading and classic choral arranging techniques remain faithful to the cherished melodies