Vocal Jazz Choir Music

As recorded by Manhattan Transfer, here's a funky fusion setting of the jazz classic by Josef Zawinul and lyricist Jon Hendricks. For experienced vocal jazz groups with soloists, this is very impressive!

The classic pop song first recorded in the 1950s by Tony Bennett and later made popular by Bobby Vinton has been given a fresh, jazzy setting for choral groups. This arrangement is lush, with modern

This Duke Ellington number was featured in "Sophisticated Ladies," the musical revue celebrating the life and music of the great bandleader. A slinky bass sets up the intro just before this swingin' setting

A gentle harmonic texture opens this a cappella rendition of the tender jazz standard with the memorable refrain. Then, the toe-tappin' swingin' second verse picks up the tempo and blossoms into the final

This tasteful setting of a little-known gem by George Gershwin is a great piece for introducing vocal jazz to concert choirs. Featuring expressive phrases and lush choral harmonies, this poignant

Years after Smash, we still remember Megan Hilty's knockout performance of this show-stopping torch song. This SSA arrangement has a swingin' big band feel that slowly builds to a thrilling musical and

This well-crafted arrangement is true to Johnny Mercer's original idea while still being fresh and new. A rubato section in straight eighths opens this rich a cappella setting before breaking into a

A unique and lighthearted original that sings the praises of tasty Southern barbecue! In a Zydeco style, which is a combination of blues, R & B, and Louisiana Creole tradition, these crazy, fun lyrics

Antonio Carlos Jobim is a prolific Brazilian composer in the jazz idiom who is especially known for his bossa nova stylings. Hayes' concert setting employs ample jazz harmonies and a lush piano

A fast swing intro punctuated by piano, bass, drums, and finger snaps leads into a jazzy arrangement of the traditional spiritual unlike any you've ever heard. The choral parts are fun to sing with scoops,

No, this is not the Muffin Man you thought you knew. This is a swingin' adaptation that is appropriately titled for young treble singers. The mostly unison setting will be a quick learn with simple

Swing your way into autumn with this stunning vocal jazz selection by noted arranger Paris Rutherford. Close jazz harmonies, optional solos, and extended section "scat" riffs distinguish this vocal jazz

This great swing tune by Jerome Kern from the 1936 hit movie "Swing Time" was originally recorded by Fred Astaire but was also performed by many other jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, and

Unlike the original ballad heard in the operetta, this is an easy swing choral rendition placed in a key that is comfortable for developing voices, with careful attention to range and accessibility. The

This fun-to-sing piece is a wonderful introduction to vocal jazz for developing choirs, with careful attention to range and accessibility. Including historical references to a few jazz greats and notated

Showcase your vocal jazz group with this accessible setting of the Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie big-band standard. Swing style, jazz harmonies, group scat and solo improvisation make this a great

This setting of the fabulous standard is built in a gentle Count Basie style. Beginning with a "two" feel, it moves to a more "four" feel as the arrangement progresses while the singers use a rhythmic style

This Rodgers & Hart standard from "Babes in Arms" has been recorded by many wonderful artists. Vocal jazz ensembles will amaze their audiences with this stunning bossa nova setting, and your singers

Michael Buble says, "Keep on swingin'" in this 1940s throwback with a new-century kick! Arranged by Steve Zegree along with his daughter Sarah, your pop, jazz and show choirs will love this number that

Jazz and pop groups will enjoy bringing a jazzy samba setting of this beloved standard to their audiences. A fresh treatment and excellent change of pace that really grooves!