The Very Thought of You

Long a beautiful standard, here is a lush ballad setting for vocalist with jazz ensemble. The vocal range is from G below middle C to third line B-flat, with an optional C. The lead trumpet range goes to written A above the staff. This arrangement features the ensemble equally with the soloist, and a clever double-time section in the middle for the band adds nice contrast. If you don't have a vocalist to feature, optional solo parts are included for B-flat and E-flat instruments, or trombone. The full ensemble also gets space in the spotlight in this gorgeous chart! Vocal key: E-flat