Four or Five Times

This previously unknown and unrecorded arrangement was likely written for Ella Fitzgerald by Benny Carter in the mid-1970s. It begins with a brief piano introduction that sets up the vocal entrance for the seldom-heard verse. The verse features a vocal and piano duet and should be performed rubato with the pianist paying close attention to the vocalist. The swing tempo comes at the end of the verse and leads to the familiar chorus of the tune. What follows is a nice swing section that features well-balanced sectional interplay and melodic figures. The arrangement modulates from A-flat to A and eventually to B-flat where is concludes. Vocal Keys: A-Flat, A and B-flat.