New York Voices - Old Friends
This new choral collection represents and celebrates the incredible cross-section of high-level artistry of the beloved New York Voices - the award-winning vocal jazz group the world has adored for nearly 30 years. Peter Eldridge, Lauren Kinhan, Darmon Meader, and Kim Nazarian have defined and raised the bar for jazz ensemble arranging and singing style and have influenced and inspired musicians, audiences, and music educators with every arrangement, workshop, and performance. This collection includes personal photographs, historical notes regarding New York Voices, words of tribute from other well-known jazz musicians, and personal memoirs from each member. The songs range from traditional standards to contemporary classics by Paul Simon, and a Peter Eldridge original: Baby Driver; Bli-Blip; Come Home; I'll Be Seeing You; Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard; Mother and Child Reunion; Old Friends/Bookends; Sing, Sing, Sing; Smack Dab in the Middle and Why Don't You Write Me?