George Gershwin

Set in a distinctive medium swing/shuffle groove Michaels version for young ensembles presents a contemporary styling of this classic song from Porgy and Bess®. Mixing a variety of ensemble textures a stop time solo section and briefly slippinginto a new key during the final chorus this is sure to be a standout for festival or casual concert use. Solos are included for tenor sax and trumpet.

Set in a distinctive medium swing/shuffle groove Michaels version for young ensembles presents a contemporary styling of this classic song from Porgy and Bess®. Mixing a variety of ensemble textures a stop time solosection and brieflyslipping into a new key during the final chorus this is sure to be a standout for festival or casual concert use. Solos are included for tenor sax and trumpet.

A vocal solo with jazz ensemble, this arrangement of the gorgeous ballad by Gershwin® tells a story. Arranged by Dave Wolpe, the chart is in the key of C with the vocal range from G below middle C to third line B. Along with a tenor saxophone solo, Dave writes a very clever modulation in this chart. A superb vocal ballad.

Series: Jazz Vocal SeriesCategory: Jazz EnsembleFormat: Conductor Score and PartsInstrument: Jazz EnsembleLevel: 3 (Medium)Voicing: Vocal FeatureA wonderful feature for your female vocalist-smooth, sultry and romantic! You can almost hear Billy Holiday herself singing this Gershwin gem brilliantly arranged by Dave Wolpe. Featuring a modest vocal range of only an octave, easy brass ranges and a sweet written trumpet solo, this one is definitely a winner. Ideal for concert, show or dance, the audience will enjoy this well-known jazz vocal classic. Optional substitute vocal part written for tenor saxophone. (Vocal in A-flat)

A tasty chart with a medium swing feel at 120 BPM. Optional flugelhorns add to the rich textures, a written solo is provided for tenor sax, and lead trumpet range is to written high C. It will be a pleasure to play this chart. (4:03) / Ensemble De Jazz