Ten classic standards are presented in this book as they were arranged for the Neal Hefti String Orchestra in 1954, including: Yesterdays; Laura; What's New?; Blue Moon; Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man;
Over a dozen songs from the seminal composer arranged for solo instrumentalists, including But Not for Me; Embraceable You; A Foggy Day (In London Town); I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'; I Got Rhythm; I
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Inspiration for this SATB quartet arrangement comes from Miles Davis' rendition following his changes and bridge. The melody is in the tenor, as is often befitting a jazz ballad. Alto improvises over the
The melody is treated as a hocket (fragments played in different saxophone parts horizontally lining up to create a continuous line) always a success with audiences. Much of this arrangement is Basie-like