But Beautiful

Here is another great chart in the Jimmy Van Heusen Collection by arranger Rich Ripani. “But Beautiful” is one of Jimmy Van Heusen’s most beloved songs. The melody has inspired vocalists and jazz musicians for generations and it is one of his most recorded songs. This arrangement strives to keep intact the melody of the original composition while also incorporating a more up to date rhythmic feel. The slow sixteenth-note groove reminds you of songs like “That’s the Way of the World,” by Earth, Wind Fire (1975). Your students will appreciate the chance to play this funk RB arrangement!