F414. LOVE WALKED IN key - Bb - range - F - C ( huge range!!)
Fantastic Gershwin classic in a cool trio arrangement!
F415. WHEN SUNNY GETS BLUE - Ckey - C - range - G - Bb
Wonderful ballad ; sung by Nancy Wilson and loads of other greats ; in a dreamy and slow Realtrak arrangement.
F416. AIN'T GOT NOTHING BUT THE BLUESkey - Eb - range - Bb - Bb
Fabulous Ellington gem in a Realtrak trio arrangement. Stand out versions include Sarah Vaughan's and Ella Fitzgerald's live versions ; particularly the Montreux Pablo sets.
F417. AS LONG AS I LIVE - Ckey - C - range - G - B
Great mid tempo swinger from the pen of Harold Arlen. Singers include Diana Krall and Carmen McRae. Great song!
F418. AT LONG LAST LOVE - Fkey - F - range - F# - A
Wonderful song ; in a slower Realtrak trio arrangement. Nancy Wilson's slightly nasal version springs to mind as does a great take by Ella!
F419. YOU'RE DRIVING ME CRAZY - Bbkey - Bb - range - G - A
Great Livetrak version of this old swing thing! Another great live version from Ella is worth checking out ;as is the totally sublime Mel Torme studio and live versions.
F420. ALL MY TOMORROWSkey - C to Db - range - F - G ( suit lower range)
Wonderful song in a lovely arrangement with a cool key change!
F421. DETOUR AHEADkey - Ab - range - Ab - Ab
Cool obscure ballad that was co written by Herb Ellis - Oscar Peterson's guitarist for many years. Singers include Jane Monheit ; Dianne Reeves ; Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan.
F422. HELLO key - Cm - range - G - Ab (optional Bb)
Fab Livetrak swing arrangement of the Lionel Richie hit -works well in this genre!
F424. SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES - Abkey - Ab - range - Eb - Bb (huge range)
Awesome Jerome Kern song in a lightly swinging trio arrangement.
Favourite version is the Kurt Elling live version from his CD " Live In Chicago".
F426. LOVE FOR SALE - Fmkey - Fm - range - F - C
Nice and bluesy mid tempo take on this Cole Porter classic in a Livetrak arrangement.
F427. MORE - D to Ebkey - D to Eb - range - F# (E optional low note) - C ( big range!)
Nice Livetrak arrangement of this great song ; with a cool key change.
Sung by all the great singers!
F428. PEOPLEkey - F to G - range - F - C
Fab Realtrak bright Latin arrangement of this huge Barbra Streisand hit!
F429. SHINY STOCKINGSkey - Bb - range - F - Bb
Wonderful song associated with Ella Fitzgerald ; in a great Livetrak arrangement.
F430. WHAT KIND OF FOOL AM I?key - G to Ab - range - D - Bb (B optional top note)
Normally a guys song but check out Carmen McRae's version - she replaces "why can't I fall in love ; like any other man" with "why can't I fall in love ; like other woman can" and it works so well. A great Realtrak trio arrangment with a cool key change.
F432. CANDY - Ebkey - Eb - range - F - A
Fabulously simple; classy; and so lovely! Scored a huge hit for Nat King Cole and has been covered by loads of classy singers. Recently heard Barbara Morrison do it live and had serious goosebumps!! Arranged in a slow and bluesy Realtrak trio with strings.
F433. DON'T WORRY 'BOUT MEkey - D - range - A - A (optional Bb)
Fabulous torch song ; in a silky smooth Realtrak arrangement with strings!
F435. IF I LOVED YOU - Ab Pianotrakkey - Ab - range - Ab - Db (suitable for high female range)
Based on the Barbra Streisand version and in the same key ; this arrangement works nicely as a Pianotrak.
F437. MY MAN Pianotrakkey - F to Gb - range - A - Db (big note!)
The definitive version has to be by Billie Holiday ; but this arrangement ; based on the Streisand version ; again works great as a Pianotrak. The secret to nailing this version is not to "sing" the song as such but to try to see yourself in the role - don't drag the verses out! It all works wonderfully once you've got the feel right. As a quick guide ; it's the main theme first ; then the refrain (It's cost me a lot..." ) ; then a key change and into a slower bluesy tempo for the main theme again!!
F439. CRY ME A RIVER - Fmkey - Fm - range - F - G (suitable for lower female ranges)
Nice Livetrak contemporary feel to this classic gem!
F440. LET'S FALL IN LOVE - Gkey - G - range - F# - B
Classy Realtrak quartet bossa & swing arrangement of this Harold Arlen gem.
Once thru as a bossa then again thru as a cool mid swing and back to bossa to finish.
F441. MOONDANCE - Amkey - Am - range - E - A (suitable for lower female range)
Livetrak arrangement of this popular Van Morrison tune.
F443. SWEET HOME CHICAGO - FKey - F - range - F - Ab ( suitable for lower female range)
Livetrak big band arrangement of this cookin' blues from the Blues Brothers movie.
F446. TOO YOUNG TO GO STEADY - Gkey - G - range - F# - G (suitable for lower female range)
Wonderul ballad in a silky smooth trio arrangement. Singers include Nat King Cole and the awesome Kurt Elling.
F447. WILLOW WEEP FOR ME - Ckey - C - range - G - Ab
Classy trio arrangement of a classy tune. Sung by all the great vocalists.
Nice piano intro!
F448. I CAN DREAM , CAN'T I?key - Ab - range - F - Bb
Wonderful song ; hugely popular during the 40's and sung by Sinatra ; Dinah Shore ; the Andrews Sisters to name a few. Lovely Realtrak arrangement to boot!
F449. HIT THE ROAD TO DREAMLANDkey - Db - range - F - G (suit lower ranges)
Absolutely lovely song from the pen of Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer. Fab new Realtrak arrangement by yours truly. Singers include Peggy Lee ; Jane Monheit et al.
F451. DREAM - Fkey - F - range - A - A
Really tasty Livetrak Bossa arrangement of this uber-cool tune.
F452. IF I HAD YOU - F key - F - range - A - B
Gorgeous Realtrak ballad take on this classy gem. The Sinatra version always springs to mind... but check out Shirley Horn's version.
F453. MOONGLOW - Dkey - D - range - B - A
Nice mid tempo Livetrak arrangement of this popular jazz standard.
I particularly like the Sarah Vaughan big band version.
F454. NOWHERE MANkey - A to Bb - range - (G#)A - Bb
This fairly bland Beatles tune was given the ballad treatment on an old Vicki Carr album (good singer!) and I fell in love with the song then. Havn't a clue who arranged the album track but ; boy; did he do a great job! This arrangement is all mine ; with a really nice key change.
F455. THE BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMSkey - Gm - range - G - G (Bb optional top note)
Realtrak Latin arrangement of the old Tony Bennett hit. Also covered by Diana Krall and loads of others.
F456. HAUNTED HEARTkey - Bb - range - G - C
Absolute gem of a song from Kurt Weill . Gorgeously slow Realtrak arrangement.
Checkout the Jane Monheit version ( from In The Sun album - great album!)
F457. HOW INSENSITIVE - Amkey - Am - range - A - G
Lovely Bossa quartet arrangement of this Jobim classic.
The Getz version featuring Maria Toledo is stunning!
F458. ILL WINDkey - Db - range - Ab - Ab
Wonderful Harold Arlen gem that really swings at this tempo. Fab Realtrak trio plus funky violin!
F460. MISTY BLUEkey - Eb - range - C - C
Nice 'n' easy classy arrangement of this huge Dorthy Moore hit .
F461. GEORGIA ON MY MINDkey - Ab - range - F - G (suitable for lower ranges)
Lovely Livetrak arrangement of the classic Hoagy Carmichael gem.
F465. I'M THRU WITH LOVE Pianotrakkey - Bb - range - F# - A
Gorgeous song in a slow and dreamy Pianotrak arrangement.
Sung by Diana Krall ; Jane Monheit ; Ella and all the greats.
F470. CRAZY - Bb to Bkey - Bb to B - range - F - B
Fabulously cool and laidback smooth version of this old Patsy Cline hit.
Checkout the demo!
F473. PLEASE BE KIND - Abkey - Ab - range - Ab to Bb
Realtrak trio arrangement of this classy tune. Recorded by Sinatra and co and a great version by Jane Monheit.
F474. THE CARIOCA key - Cm/C - range - G to A
Superb Latin version of this great lesser known gem.
F478. LOVE LETTERS - Bbkey - Bb - F to F ( suit lower female ranges)
Classy take on this gem. Nice summer Bossa feel with strings and things!
F479. CARAVAN key - Am - range - G# to B
Fabulous new latin arrangement of the Ellington classic. Checkout this demo!
F481. TIL THERE WAS YOU - Gkey - G - range - G to A
Lovely old standard ( covered by the Beatles (??) ; wrapped in a smooth Realtrak bossa arrangement.
F485. LITTLE WHITE LIESkey - Db - range - F to Ab
Really great tune ; seldom heard now ; in a lovely arrangement with a nice feel.
F487. I'M SO EXCITED key - Gm - range - Bb to D ( suit higher female range)
Fab new Livetrak swing arrangement of the Pointer Sisters 80's hit - works great!
F488. I LOVE PARIS key - Fm/F - range - F to A
Great Realtrak latin arrangement of this great Cole Porter tune.
F489. I WON'T DANCE - Gkey - G - range - Eb - B (big range!)
Another Cole Porter gem ; in a great Livetrak Bossa and then swing arrangement. I always love the live Ella versions!
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F491. TILL - Ab Pianotrak key - Ab - range - E to Bb (optional C top note)
Lovely Pianotrak arrangement of this big Tom Jones hit! Sung by loads of "belters" but it works equally well in this intimate setting.
F494. SUMMERTIME bossa Cmkey - Cm - range - G to G
Nice twist for the Gershwin classic - subtle chord changes and a bossa Livetrak arrangement.
F496. CLOSE YOUR EYES - Gm key - Gm - range - F# - G ( suit lower ranges)
Uber-cool , moody Livetrak arrangement of the classic gem ; sung by Peggy Lee ; Nancy Wilson and zillions of ultra cool ladies!
F500. THE MOMENT OF TRUTHkey - F - range - G to A
Great swinger ; sung by Peggy Lee and others ; in a cooking Livetrak version!
F501. WHEN IN ROME key - F - range - F to A
Another fab Livetrak version of an obscure gem! Sung by Peggy Lee ; Blossom Dearie and loads of others.
F502. A MILLION LOVE SONGS Eb to Ekey - Eb to E - range - Bb to A
I know what you're thinking - "shouldn't this be in the Gigsville section...... I mean, a Take That tune!!" Well, here's a really cool and fresh take on the same Take That hit - a fab trio arrangement with cool chord changes and a cool key change! Check out the demo........
F503. HOME - CKey - C - range - G to A (optional C top note)
Lovely Realtrak arrangement of the huge Michael Buble hit.
F504. MATRIMONY Ebkey - Eb - range - (Eb optional low note) Gb to Bb
Remember Gilbert O'Sullivan?? He wrote some great songs and this is one of them. A fab Latin-tinged arrangement to boot!
F506. HOW WONDERFUL TO KNOW - D key - D - range - A to A
Really lovely Livetrak arrangement of this lovely tune ; without the verse.(This is the English version of Anemae Core).
F511. LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDOURED THING - Ab key - Ab - range - F to Ab
Lovely and slow Realtrak arrangement of this great old tune. Any time I've heard this song sung it's always been a "BIG" song. It kind of takes on a new meaning when it's done at this tempo and in this dreamy mood?
F514. TAKE THESE CHAINS FROM MY HEART - Bbkey - Bb - range - A to A (optional Bb last note)
Fab and fresh Gospel tinged arrangement - trio + Hammond (hallelujah!)of the old country hit. Takes on a new life after you hear Ray Charles singing it!
F515. DANNY BOY - Gkey - G - range - E to B
Wonderful folk based gem in a gorgeous Realtrak arrangement.
Simple tune but deceptively haunting!
F518. FEVERkey - Am to Bbm to Bm - range - A to B
Fresh arrangement of the old Peggy Lee hit - fab Big Band solo section and some tasty chord changes after the first key change!
F519. BORN TO LOSE - G to Abkey - G to Ab - range - G to Bb (optional C)
Cool Blue and Sleazy take on this Ray Charles gem.
Trio arrangement.
F522. DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME - Ckey - C - range - G to Ab
Great old standard in a lovely Realtrak trio arrangement.
Check out Ella's version. (I'd leave the Mamas and Papas version...)
F523. CABARET Bbkey - Bb - range - F to Bb
Bright Realtrak arrangement of the theme song from "CABARET".
F524. LOVE STORY - Dmkey - Dm - range - E to Bb
Lovely and fresh Livetrak arrangement of this lovely theme song from the film.
F526. PUT ON A HAPPY FACE - Bb key - Bb - range - F to Bb
Groovy swinging version of this cool cool tune! Check out the Nancy Wilson version if you can....
F528. WITCHCRAFT - Ckey - C - range - A to A
Nice trio arrangement of this popular standard.
(nice reference to the old TV series "Bewitched" in the intro!)
F529. MISS CELIE'S BLUES pianotrakkey - C - range - E to C
I'm always asked about this gem of a song from the wonderful film "The Colour Purple". Great song in a Pianotrak arrangement. Same key as the original film version.Huge range!
F532. SOME OF THESE DAYS key - Gm(Bb) - range - G to G (suit lower range)
Great old standard in a cool and fresh Realtrak arrangement.
F533. SOME OTHER TIME key - F - range - F to A
Gorgeous ballad from "ON THE TOWN" ; sung by all the quality vocalists - Peggy Lee; Sinatra; Tony Bennett (with Bill Evans - lovely version!); Diane Schuur and loads of others.
F536. THERE'LL BE SOME CHANGES MADE version 1key - F - range - Ab to A (optional C)
Great old swing favourite - check out the Tony Bennett and Buddy Rich band on Youtube!
Nice and bright hammond organ based Livetrak arrangement.
F538. WIVES AND LOVERS key - Ab - range - Eb to Bb
Livetrak arrangement of the huge Jack Jones hit ; and covered by many great female artists including Nancy Wilson, Julie London and Dionne Warwick.
F539. VIOLETS FOR YOUR FURSkey - Bb - range - F to G
Great song in a Realtrak trio arrangement.
The wonderfully frail and fragile Billie Holiday version springs to mind.......
F540. DEAR HEART Bbkey - Bb - range - F to G
Huge hit for Jack Jones. Lovely waltz in a cool Realtrak arrangement, and in a female key!
F542. ALL I DO IS DREAM OF YOU key - F - range - F to G
Cool mid tempo swinger; from the film SINGIN' IN THE RAIN; in an equally cool trio arrangement.
F543. CHARADE - Gm key - Gm - range - G to Bb
Great song ;covered by all the cool swingers; in a super Latin arrangement.
F544. LOVE STORY - Ebm key - Ebm - range - F to B
Lovely Realtrak arrangement of this great tune. Totally different arrangement to F524.
F545. A TIME FOR LOVE - F key - F - range - E to Bb (huge range!)
Wonderful song from Johnny Mandel and Paul Francis Webster - a favourite of mine.This is a more contemporary arrangement with a lovely Livetrak feel.
F547. I'LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS key - Bb - range - G to A
Here's a lovely fresh take for this old standard. It's normally played very bright and "happy" - here's my own take in a lovely Livetrak ballad version....
F548. KANSAS CITYkey - G - range - B to Bb
Great old blues in a Livetrak shuffle thing!
F549.MERCY - Gkey - G - range - D to D
Fab Livetrak swing arrangement of the huge Duffy hit (same key)! It's basically a blues and it works great as a BIG shuffle....
F550. BE MY LOVE - Ckey - C - range - E to G
Lovely old gem - big hit for Mario Lanza! - that works great as a light swinger! Cool trio arrangement.
F551. LOVERMAN - D key - D - range - B to B
New version of the Billie Holiday hit; covered by all the greats; in a new fresh trio arrangement.
F552. MR WONDERFUL key - G - range - F# to B
Lovely orchestral arrangement of the big Peggy Lee hit.
F558. YOU LEAVE ME BREATHLESS - Ckey - C - range - F# to A
Cool mid tempo swinger, covered by Nancy Wilson and Nat King Cole and loads of others, in a Livetrak trio arrangement.
F559. BETTER THAN ANYTHING - C to Dbkey - C to Db - range - G to Bb
Super cool song ; covered by Irene Krall ; Diana Krall ; Natalie Cole and loads of others. Great Realtrak arrangement with a cool vibes solo.
Also available in the Jazzville section with the solo removed.
F561. DEDICATED TO YOU - Fkey - F - range - C to B
Lovely Livetrak arrangement of this gorgeous ballad - check out Barbara Morrison's version on her last CD - awesome!
Covered by Ella ; Sarah and all the greats.
F565. SOON Ab swingkey - Ab - range - Ab to Bb
Light swing Livetrak arrangement of the classic Gerhswin tune.
F567. LET'S GET LOST - Abkey - Ab - range - G to Ab
Great song ; covered by Chet Baker and Curtis Stigers et al ; in a cool Livetrak trio arrangement.
F568. THE MAN I LOVE Ab balladkey - Ab - range - Ab to Ab
Wonderful Gershwin gem ; this time in a dreamy slow ballad arrangement with cool chord changes. Check out the Carmen McRae version from the album "Can't Hide Love" - sublime!
F569. CHICAGO - Abkey - Ab - range - G to Ab
Cool Realtrak quartet arrangement of this old standard.
F571. DON'T BLAME MEkey - A - range - A to B
Gorgeous Realtrak ballad arrangement of this lovely standard.
F575. MOON RIVER - Gkey - G - range - G to A (optional C)
Wonderful Henry Mancini gem.
Andy Williams' version always springs to mind, but covered by everybody!
F576. SOMETHING WONDERFUL key - Eb - range - G to C (big range!)
Gorgeous song from THE KING AND I.
Lovely Realtrak arrangement.
F579. SEPTEMBER IN THE RAIN Ab key - Ab - range - Ab to Ab
Great old gem in a wonderful Trio arrangement.
You have to check out Barbara Morrison's version - in fact , you have to check out Barbara Morrison!! Awesome old pro!
F585. THE BALLAD OF THE SAD YOUNG MEN - Pianotrakkey - Bb - range - F to C (big range!)
Lovely song ; covered by many great vocalists.
Favourite versions are by Mark Murphy and Kurt Elling.
Easy to catch pianotrak - the intro verse is pretty rubato but then it keeps in a similar vein throughout.
F586. BEYOND THE SEA - Bb key - Bb - range - F to A
Cool Livetrak arrangement of this hugely popular swing hit. Sung by all the greats but Bobby Darin's is the definitive version.
F587. EASTER PARADE - Dkey - D - range - F# to A
Classic song from the classic movie - lovely Livetrak arrangement.
F590. MACK THE KNIFE femalekey - Eb to Ab - range - G to Bb (optional C)
Hugely popular swinger and sung by everyone ( And I mean that!!).
Nice fresh Livetrak that sticks to the usual Darin form.
F591. MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY - Bbkey - Bb - range - F to Bb
Really great song (big hit for Jimmy Durante!) in a very cool "feel good" Livetrak arrangement.
F594. AUTUMN LEAVES - Amkey - Am - range - E to G
New arrangement of this hugely popular old standard. Suitable for lower ranges.
F595. GOD BLESS THE CHILD - G key - G - range - G to G
Firmly associated with Billie Holiday, here's a fresh and cool bluesy arrangement, in a lower key!
F596. OUR DAY WILL COME - D version 1 key - D - range - A to A
Great Latin groove to this great song. Covered by some great artists including Ruby and the Romantics; Jamie Cullum; Johnny Mathis to name a few.
F598. ZIP A DEE DOO DAHkey - F - range - F to A
Feel good song from the Disney classic "The Song Of The South". Groovy arrangement with a swing reprise.
F599. WHO'S SORRY NOW - Gkey - G - range - B to C (suit higher female range)
Fresh arrangement of the old standard. Huge hit for Connie Francis in the 50's.
F601. MY GENTLEMAN FRIENDkey - C - range - G to Bb (optional C)
Seldom heard standard covered by Blossom Dearie; Sarah Vaughan; Carmen McRae et al.
F602. SIDE BY SIDE - Ab key - Ab - range - Ab to Ab
Lovely Livetrak version of this old gem in a slower mellow tempo.
F605. YOU STEPPED OUT OF A DREAM version 1 - Gkey - G - range - G to A
Livetrak Bossa Nova arrangement of this great old tune. The Nat King Cole version is so good ; but it's been covered by every quality singer. Check out the slower version and the swing version.
F610. VALERIE - swing key - Eb - range - G to G
Tasty swinging trio arrangement of the massive Amy Winehouse take on the Fratelli's hit song!
F612. COME BACK TO ME - Bbkey - Bb - range - G to A
Great song covered by Matt Monro; Claire Martin; Nancy Wilson and loads of other great singers.
Here's a great arrangement at a great tempo!
F613. MANANAkey - D to Eb - range - A to Ab
Cool arrangement of the massive Peggy Lee hit. I've added a solo and a key change.
F614. IT NEVER ENTERED MY MIND Bbkey - Bb - range - F to A
Wonderful arrangement of the Rodgers and Hart gem. Singers to numerous to mention include Sarah Vaughan (wonderful version!)and Lou Rawls.
F622. LUSH LIFE - Bb Pianotrakkey - Bb - range - F to B (huge range!)
Billy Strayhorn wrote this when he was 16!!!
Incredible and challenging ballad for any singer.
Lovely Pianotrak arrangement that's easy to catch.
F623. YOU'RE MY EVERYTHING - Fkey - F - range - F to A
Wonderful old standard in a wonderful Livetrak arrangement.
Nat King Cole's version is gorgeous....
F625. PLEASE HELP ME I'M FALLING (IN LOVE WITH YOU) - Bbkey - Bb - range - Bb to Bb
This old country song works incredibly well in this very slow; almost gospel feel; version.
I think it's great..... Check out the Gladys Knight version from her new album - more contemporary in the feel but awesome singing!
F627. ZING WENT THE STRINGS OF MY HEART - Ab key - Ab - range - Ab to Bb
Really cool Livetrak arrangement of this old gem. Scored a big hit for Judy Garland way back..
Also available with the violin and violin solo removed....
F628. I HAVE DREAMED - Ab key - Ab - range - Eb to Bb
Wonderful song from "The King and I" in a fresh; bluesy; swing trio arrangement.
F629. STORMY MONDAY - F key - F - range - F to C - can be used for any 12 bar blues based song - the range will vary.
Really cool arrangement of this wonderful old blues tune. covered by all the great blues and jazz singers ; and more contemporary artists like Eric Clapton.
F630. SWEET GEORGIA BROWN - Ab key - Ab - range - Eb to F (optional Ab top note). Suit lower range female voice.
Cool new version of this great old swinger!
F632. BRING IT ON HOME TO ME - C key - C - range - A to A
Wonderful Sam Cooke gem in a bluesy jazz trio arrangement.
Also available with the harmonica solo removed.
F633. STOLEN MOMENTS vocal versionkey - Dm - range - D to F - cover key of the Carmen McRae and Betty Carter live version.
You're probably saying "how come this JAZZ instrumental classic is here"?
This arrangement is based on the LIVE DUET album version by Carmen McRae and Betty Carter on VERVE. Great lyrics and it works great for a vocalist.
Also available with the piano solo removed.
F634. AT LAST version 2 - F key - F - range - F to A
New Realtrak arrangement of this cool old classic - massive hit for Etta James.
I really like the Lou Rawls and Diane Reeves version.
Also available with the trumpet solo removed.
F637. SO MANY STARS - C key - C - range - G to C
Really wonderful gem from Sergio Mendez and the awesome Bergman's. Particular favourite song of mine.
I love the Sarah Vaughan version from her '80's CBS album "Brazilian Romance".
Check out this more contemporary groove and smooth sounding arrangement.
F641. A SONG FOR YOU - Dmkey - Dm - range - D to A
Gorgeous trio arrangement of this wonderful ballad.
Covered by all the classy singers ; from Carmen McRae to Whitney Houston!
F642. DON'T MISUNDERSTAND - Bbkey - Bb - range - G to Bb
Seldom heard classy ballad; covered by Mark Murphy; Thelma Houston (nice 70's take) and lots of great singers.
F650. THERE'S A RISING MOON - Bb key - Bb - range - F to A
Wonderful song from "Young At Heart"; arranged as a Bossa and played Live.
Also available with the short solo section removed.
F652. BILL - F Pianotrakkey- F - range - G to A
Wonderful gem from "Showboat" in a lovely and intimate pianotrak arrangement.
F657. HERE'S TO LIFE - Cm key - Cm - range - F to Bb
Wonderful song; in a dreamy arrangement. The Shirley Horn version is sublime - ballad story telling doesn't come much better!
F658. I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT LOVE - Ckey - C - range - G to G
I first heard Diane Schuur doing this on an album with the Count Basie Orchestra and really loved the tune!
This is a cool trio version ; same key as Shirley Horn and same vibe as well!
F659. ALL BY MYSELF - G key - G - range - A to A
Wonderful Irving Berlin gem in a cool new Quartet arrangement!
I love the Bobby Darin version....
F660. CHEROKEE - Eb key - Eb - range - Eb to Ab
cool new Quartet arrangement of this great swinger!
F664. MY AIN FOLK pianotrakkey - A to Bb - range - E to Bb
Lovely old Scottish folk song; perfect for an intimate Pianotrak; with a nice key change at the very last chorus.
F665. LET THERE BE LOVE - Ab key - Ab - range - F to Ab
Cool old standard covered by loads of great artists. Most popular version has to be the Nat King Cole and George Shearing take ; but I also love the Carmen McRae early 70's live versions... . great singing!
F667. NICE 'N' EASY - G key - G - range - A to A
Great standard with the Sinatra version being the most well known.
Here's a classy trio version......
F668. PICK YOURSELF UP - C key - C - range - G to B
Jerome Kern is my very favourite songwriter and this is a wonderful gem in a mid tempo trio arrangement.
F669. THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER - Eb key - Eb - range - Eb to Bb (huge range!)
I'm always asked for patriotic songs so here's a version of the US national anthem..easy to follow.. but a huge range!
F670. THE GENTLE RAIN - Em key - Em - range - F# to A
Cool Bossa gem and covered by Tony Bennett; Astrud Gilberto; Luiz Bonfa and all the great musicians.
Great trio and percussion version.
F671. THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU - C key - C - range - E to G (optional A)
Lovely trio arrangement; with a light swing and gentle riffs; of this popular gem; in a more manageable female key.
F676. TEN CENTS A DANCEkey - C - range - G to Ab
Fairly obscure Rodgers and Hart gem; featured in the movie "The Fabulous Baker Boys.
Wonderful trio arrangement!
F677. EARLY AUTUMN - G key - G - range - D to A
Wonderful obscure ballad that scored a big hit for Woody Herman and his band. Sung by all the great jazz vocalists.
Lovely trio arrangement.
F678. I LEFT MY HEART IN SAN FRANCISCO - F key - F - range - G to Bb (optional C)
Wonderful ballad that scored a masive hit for Tony Bennett. Covered by loads of great singers since - I love the Carmen McRae version with the alternative lyrics..
This cool trio arrangement includes the verse and then into the main theme....
F680. STARDUST - F key - F - range - E to A
Classic Hoagy Carmichael song!
NOTE - the demo starts at "you wander down the lane and far away...." and into the tempo".
Really lovely trio arrangement.
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