NEW Vocal Solos with Jazz Ensemble Thursday, January 18, 2024
recommended by Eric Stratton, Jazz Specialist
Some Day My Prince Will Come arr. Chuck Israels, Grade 3-4
Best known for his work with the Bill Evans Trio – as well as luminaries such as Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, and Stan Getz – Chuck Israels is also a masterful composer and arranger. Here is his vocal solo arrangement of this timeless standard, beautifully scored as a jazz waltz with tasteful background figures. Also included are short solos for trumpet and piano.
Cheek to Cheek arr. Mark Taylor, Grade 3-4
Originally composed for the 1935 movie “Top Hat” starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, this classic has remained a jazz favorite ever since. Arranged in a very comfortable key for female vocalists, this swinging chart also has a marvelous feature section for the full ensemble.
Rio de Janeiro Blue arr. Rick Stitzel, Grade 3-4
Inspired by the recording by jazz singer, Randy Crawford, Rick’s version of this marvelous tune features a smooth rock style and a sultry, singable melody. Scored for vocal soloist, this classy chart also features a brief solo for alto sax.
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About the Author:
Eric Stratton is the Jazz Specialist at Stanton’s Sheet Music. From Westerville, OH, Eric received a Bachelor of Music in Classical Bass Performance and a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Studies from Otterbein University. On both electric and double bass, he plays in various groups around Columbus, including New Albany Symphony and Westerville Symphony orchestras. He enjoys listening to and playing many types of music, from jazz, pop, to rock and metal. Some of Eric’s favorite performance opportunities are in the pit orchestras of musical theatre productions. When Eric isn’t gigging or at Stanton’s, he enjoys playing video games, hanging out with his cats, performing repair and tech work on guitars, and going to local restaurants and breweries with friends.