Vocal Jazz Choir Music

"As long as I'm singing, the world is mighty fine." Here is an upbeat, driving song from the big band era that rings out the message of the importance of singing. Classic jazz harmonies for the singers and

"It's not the color of your hair, it's what you say and what you do!" These inspirational lyrics roll off the tongue with bluesy vocal lines in this original jazz piece for developing choirs. With a fully

This beautiful ballad, arranged for The King's Singers, has a text that speaks of hope for a better and sweeter world where war and division are distant memories. Filled with characteristically rich and

This breezy arrangement is based on the Brasil 66 cover of the Beatles classic. A unison first verse sets the easy Latin jazz feel before breaking into full harmonies. Brief scat sections contribute to the

This swing-style jazz standard has been covered countless times and continues to appeal to modern audiences. In an easy swing, this arrangement of the Gershwin classic is full to the brim with stylistic

This a cappella jazz setting of the Irving Berlin classic is just lovely! Well written, with plenty of opportunities to shape phrases and explore rich jazz chords, this delightful selection will create a

A cappella vocal jazz meets traditional Irish dance music in this innovative piece, sung entirely with vocables. Though it sounds complex and requires vocal agility, ostinatos make this work approachable,

Accessible, authentic and fun, this arrangement of the famous Carl Perkins song that helped catapult Elvis to stardom features solo opportunities (including a notated scat solo) and a vocal stacking

This sizzling-hot arrangement will appeal to jazz and show choirs, and audiences will love it! In an upbeat swing, this toe-tapper has a fully notated layered choral scat section to provide contrast. Add

The Latin jazz sound, complete with a killer horn line and lots of percussion, is faithfully captured in this arrangement. Show choirs will have fun with the jazz-flavored harmonies and bossa nova feel,

Combining an upbeat lyric with an easy swing setting creates a feel-good piece for audiences and singers alike. A choral scat section is followed by a scat solo, either improvised or using the written part.

This stunning work for mixed choirs has its roots in jazz. The repetition of the word "love" throughout allows singers and audiences to focus on its various meanings and implications. A challenging work

Here's Stevie Wonder's 1977 hit song like you've never heard it before! Tight and rhythmically precise harmonies set this arrangement up in an a cappella setting that will appeal to vocal jazz and a

Direct from the 1950s comes this well-known standard arranged for mixed, treble or tenor-bass choirs with an optional accompaniment for your band. Add a little mambo-inspired movement and you'll have a

The international a cappella group Accent has put their own spectacular spin on Natalie Cole's classic. Advanced ensembles can truly sink their teeth into the R&B flavored jazz harmonies and stylized

Vocal jazz groups need to check this one out! Gene Puerling, famed vocal performer, arranger, and director of The Hi-Lo's and The Singers Unlimited, originally wrote this arrangement for Linda Ronstadt.

This quirky song about the popular potluck side dish originally appeared in the 1944 MGM musical "Broadway Rhythm." Retaining the characteristic sound and style of the time period with bright jazz harmonies

Some days, you just gotta sing the blues - even in the chorus room! This tongue-in-cheek parody expresses the multitude of frustrations and anxieties of the modern choral student - and it's also a great

You won't be able to stop grinning with this duo of Put on a Happy Face from "Bye Bye Birdie" and You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile from "Annie." Both songs were written by

Originally written for "Kiss Me Kate," this sultry Cole Porter tune has become a treasured standard from the Great American Songbook. Plenty of unison, accessible jazz harmonies, and that classic Broadway

A delectable duo of old-school Broadway tunes from masters of American musical theater: the Gershwins and Cole Porter. Enjoy playful lyrics and sweet jazz harmonies in combination with a truly swingin'