Too Marvelous for Words

Nelson Riddle originally lent his iconic arranging touch to Johnny Mercer and Richard Whiting's Too Marvelous for Words for Frank Sinatra's 1956 album "Songs for Swingin' Lovers." This version, recorded nearly a decade later by Ella Fitzgerald, maintains a similar level of sweetness and levity as the Sinatra version while making enough changes to properly accompany Fitzgerald's markedly different vocal approach. This publication has been prepared from the original set of parts used during Fitzgerald's recording session and is not a transcription. Instrumentation: Optional Woodwinds: 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Alto Saxes; 2 Tenor Saxes; Baritone Sax; 4 Trumpets; 3 Horns in F; 3 Trombones; Bass Trombone; Harp; Guitar; Piano; Bass; Drums; Vibraphone; Alternate String Parts for Woodwinds: 3 Violins, Viola, 3 Celli. Vocal Key: C