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MALE DEMOS M456+ |
M456. IT'S EASY TO REMEMBERkey - Eb - range - D - Eb
Gorgeous song in a lovely Realtrak arrangement. Scored a huge hit for Bing Crosby!!
M457. IT'S A MOST UNUSUAL DAYkey - G - range - C# - D (optional E)
Wonderful ; breezy and bright ; waltz in a fab Realtrak trio arrangement. Singers include Andy Williams.
M458. SWINGING ON A STARkey - Bb - range - C - Eb
Great song in a great new Realtrak band arrangement. Singers include Bing Crosby and the Rat Pack!
M462. CANDYkey - Bb - range - C - E
Wonderful Nat King Cole hit and sung by loads of great singers including Buddy Greco and Dr John ; in a super Realtrak Quartet arrangement.
M463. LET'S GET LOSTkey - Eb - range - D - Eb
Fab Jimmy McHugh and Frank Loesser swinger! Singers include Chet Baker and recently ; Curtis Stigers. Cool Realtrak trio groove!
key Eb - range - C - F 2011 version!
A favourite Hoagy Carmichael gem ; in a Realtrak trio arrangement.
Checkout the Matt Monro version - awesome , effortless singing!
M466. YOU LEAVE ME BREATHLESSkey - F - range - B - D
Classy song in a classy trio setting! Checkout the Nat King Cole live version and Nancy Wilson's fab version.
M467. INNAMORATAkey - Bb - range - D - D
Gorgeous arrangement of this lovely Italian hit ; sung by Dean Martin and others.
M468. OH MARIE!key - C - range - E - G
Big hit for Louis Prima! Great arrangement with that infectious bounce so typical of Prima.
M469. RETURN TO MEkey - D to Eb - range - A - D
Gorgeous arrangement of this huge hit for Dean Martin. Done very much with an Italian feel and in a slower tempo.
M470. SPEAK SOFTLY LOVEkey - Cm - range - B - Eb
Fabulous song in a wonderful Realtrak arrangement! Sung by all the greats but my favourite is Matt Monro's wonderful version.
M471. THAT'S AMOREkey - A to Bb - range - B- D
Great uptempo arrangement of the old Dean Martin hit!
M472. COME BACK TO SORRENTOkey - Am to Bbm - range - A to Bbm
Popular "Italian' standard that scored a huge hit for Dean Martin! Nice Realtrak arrangement.
M473. I HAVE BUT ONE HEARTkey - Db to D - range - C - E (F# optional top note)
Another popular Italian classic ; including the verse. Singers include the dodgy tuning of Jerry Vale!!!
M475. ARRIVEDERCI ROMAkey - F to Gb - range - C - Eb
Nice Realtrak arrangement based on the Dean Martin version.
M477. BORN TO LOSE key - C to Db - range - C - Eb
Huge Ray Charles hit in a fresh Livetrak mid tempo arrangement that works so well!
M479. O SOLE MIOkey - F - range - C - F (G optional top note)
Loosely based on the Jerry Vale version ; in a cool Realtrak arrangement.
M484. STARS FELL ON ALABAMA Pianotrakkey - Bb - range - Bb - D
Cool Pianotrak arrangement of this wonderful song - 2 bar intro then into the bridge first!
(I never planned in my ....) then into tempo and back to whole song! Lovely!
M487. THIS IS ALL I ASK Pianotrakkey - Eb - range - Bb - F (huge range
Classy song from the pen of the wonderful Gordon Jenkins. I chose to do this as a Pianotrak with a Fender Rhodes and it's really lovely. Includes the verse ; which makes the song! Verse is very rubato but easy once you hear the demo ; and then into tempo for the main song.
M488. I GET A KICK OUT OF YOUkey - Db to D - range - Bb - E
Hugely popular gem in a cool Realtrak Quintet arrangement! The definitive version has to be by Sinatra!
M489. WITCHCRAFTkey - F - range - B - D
Great Realtrak trio version of this popular tune.
M491. AL DI LAkey - Bb to B - range - D - Eb
Lovely Italian gem in a Realtrak arrangement. Singers include Connie Francis (lovely version actually) and Al Martino.
M492. MAMMAkey - Ebm (verse) Eb (main song) - range - Bb - Eb
Lovely Italian gem with the seldom heard verse included! Singers include Connie Francis and Jerry Vale. Realtrak arrangement.
M493. MY LOVE FORGIVE ME key - B to C - range- A# (F#) - D#
Scored a hit for Robert Goulet. Another popular Italian gem.Nice Realtrak arrangement.
M494. ROMAN GUITARkey - Cm and C - range - C - F
Popular Italian song. Scored hits for Connie Francis and Jerry Vale.
Realtrak arrangement.
M495. MALA FEMMENAkey - Bb to B - range - D - G (optional A)
Popular Italian song in a Realtrak arrangement. Singers include Jimmy Roselli; a female version by Connie Francis ; and other popular Italian stars.
M496. BEYOND THE SEAkey - F -range - C - E
Bobby Darin scored a huge hit with this swinging tune but I love the Geroge Benson version best! Cool Realtrak arrangement.
M497. I WANNA BE AROUNDkey - Bb - range - C - Eb (optional F top note)
Fabulous song that scored a massive hit for Tony Bennett.
Fresh Realtrak arrangement.
M499 . AFTER YOU'VE GONE - Bbkey - Bb - range - C# - Eb
Really lovely Livetrak ballad arrangement of this classy gem.
Favourite version if the ballad take by Bobby Darin.
M500. SPANISH EYESkey - G to Ab - range - A - F (huge range)
Really fresh Livetrak take on this old Al Martino worldwide hit! Cool arrangement that starts with a half time feel and goes into a mid tempo swing. Check this out!
M501. DANCE BALLERINA DANCEkey - Bb - range - Bb - D
Fresh new Latin take on the classic Nat King Cole hit - great Realtrak arrangement that works so well for this fab gem - and................. there's a swing section as well!
M502. LOVE STORYkey - Gm - range - A - Eb
Wonderful song from the film "Love Story". Great Livetrak arrangement with a haunting piano intro!
M503. NEW YORK NEW YORKkey - D to Eb - range - A - Eb (optional F)
Fab Realtrak arrangement based around the hugely popular Sinatra hit version.
M504. PUT YOUR DREAMS AWAYkey - C - range - G - C
Wonderful waltz in a Realtrak orchestral setting. Hugely synonymous with Nat King Cole 50's TV shows but covered by all the wonderful singers of the period.
M511. SOME OTHER TIME Pianotrakkey - C - range - C - D
Absolutely gorgeous ballad and perfect for the intimacy of a Pianotrak! singers inlcude Tony Bennett ; Jack Jones et al.
M513. DON'T BE THAT WAYkey - Db - range - Ab - D
Fabulous song from the pen of Benny Goodman ; Edgar Sampson and Mitchell Parish. Great Livetrak arrangement.
M514. EMILYkey - C - range - A - E (big range!)
Wonderful waltz from Mercer and Mandel. Tony Bennett scored a big hit with it and was a huge favourite with pianist Bill Evans. I love the Singers Unlimited version.
Livetrak arrangement.
M515. FROM THIS MOMENT ON key - Fm/Ab - range - C - Eb
Cole Porter gem ; given a smooth groove Livetrak arrangement.
Checkout this demo!
M517. TENDER IS THE NIGHTkey - Bb - range - Bb - Eb
Fabulous gem in a Livetrak arrangement. Favourite version is by Tony Bennett. Great song!
M519. CHICAGOkey - C to D to Eb - range - C - Eb
Fabulously fresh Realtrak arrangement of this old classic ; sung by Sinatra; Tony Bennett and just about everyone else!
M523. WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW - Fkey - F - range - D to D
New take on this pretty average 60's tune. I added a shuffle groove; some fresh chord changes and a totally Livetrak arrangement to bring this tune to life ; and it works so well.
M524. AFTER THE LOVIN'key - D to Eb - range - D to G
Lovely arrangement of this big hit for Engelbert Humperdink.
Also covered by Jack Jones and others.
M525. BRING ME SUNSHINEkey - Bb - range - D to D
Cookin' Hammond quintet (recorded live!) arrangement of this old cheesy tune! Works well like this......
M528. LOVE LETTERSkey - F - range - (A) C to C
Nice Livetrak Bossa arrangement of this great tune. Singers include Nat King Cole ; Natalie Cole ; Mark Murphy and loads of fab singers. ( I really should have included the gorgeous verse!!)
M530. MEXICALI ROSEkey - C - range - D to E
This golden oldie waltz works really lovely in this slow Livetrak arrangement.
M531. THE CURTAIN FALLS key - Eb - range - Bb to Eb
Lovely Bobby Darin gem. This arrangement doesn't have the big cheesy ending - stays in tempo all the way . nice arrangement!
M533. ALRIGHT, OK, YOU WINkey - F - range - C to D (optional F)
Fabulously groovy and cookin' take on the Joe Williams & Count Basie hit.
M534. AMERICA THE BEAUTIFULkey - Bb -range - C to D
I'm always asked for new takes on patriotic songs. Here's the classic USA one ; in a Livetrak arrangement. It works well at this tempo and the form includes all 4 verses.
M535. GEORGIA ON MY MIND Eb funkykey - Eb - range - C to D
Funky and groovy arrangement of the classic Hoagy Carmichael gem. Sung by all the greats but the best version for me has to be Ray Charles's.
M536. HELLO - Gmkey - Gm - range - D to Eb (optional F top note)
Livetrak Bossa arrangement of this Lionel Richie hit ; in a lower key.
M537. PRETEND YOU DON'T SEE HERkey - Bb - range - D to F
Lovely Livetrak arrangement of this waltz that scored a hit for Jerry Vale. Track starts with piano and vocal ( vocal as per Vale version) and tempo kicks in .
M538. THE GOOD LIFE Abkey - Ab - range - C to Eb
Fresh take on the huge Tony Bennett classic. This swing Livetrak version includes my live Big Band sounds.
M540. BORN FREE key - C - range - C to D
Huge hit for Matt Monro and the theme song for the film. Here's a nice Livetrak take with
a few subtle changes thrown in.
M545. WE KISS IN A SHADOWkey - F -range - C to D
Absolutely gorgeous song from Rodgers and Hammerstein and in a lovely Livetrak arrangement.
M546. HOMEkey - G - range - D to E (optional G)
Lovely song from Michael Buble's 2nd hugely successful album. Gorgeous arrangement; based on the Buble version.
M547. MY WAY - Eb uptempokey - Eb - range - Bb - F (optional G)
Fabulously fresh and swinging Livetrak arrangement of the massive Sinatra hit. Takes on a new meaning when it's nice and bright and a fab gig closer. My Way - my way!!!
M549. SMILE - GKey - G - range - D to E
Nice Livetrak arrangement of the hugely popular song.
M550. A DREAM IS A WISH YOUR HEART MAKESkey - Ab - range - C to Eb
Some of the best songs written are from Disney classic movies and this is no exception! This Realtrak arrangement is in waltz time (3/4) and is a really lovely addition to my catalogue. Recorded recently by Steve Tyrell.
M551. BLUE VELVET Pianotrak key - Bb - range - C to D
Tony Bennett recorded a really gorgeous version of this song but the Bobby Vinton version got the airplay and became a huge hit. Here's an intimate Pianotrak arrangement; perfect for dreamy nights!
key - Eb (and G) - range - C - E
Fabulously bluesy arrangement of this gem. Sinatra's version is probably the most popular but this version works great - do it your way! Tony Bennett did a version in a similar tempo..
M553. DEDICATED TO YOU - Bbkey - Bb - range - F to D
Fabulous old standard ;covered by Ella ; Billy Eckstine ; Carmen McRae ; Sarah Vaughan and so many others.Lovely and lazy Livetrak arrangement with a cool intro!
M554. IF THERE IS SOMEONE LOVELIER THAN YOU key - C - range - c to F
Wonderful gem from Schwartz and Dietz. I love the Dick Haymes version from his wonderful ballad album of '55 - wonderful arrangement!
Here's my interpretation ; in a Livetrak arrangement.
M557. TWO FOR THE ROADkey - G - range - B to D
Gorgeous (I use that word a lot don't I - so many GREAT songs!) gem from Henry Mancini and Leslie Bricusse ; in a Livetrak arrangement with a lovely piano and voice intro then picking up into tempo.
Check out the Vic Damone version or the Carmen McRae and George Shearing take.
M558. DANNY BOY - Ckey - C - range - A to E
Wonderful folk based gem in a gorgeous Realtrak arrangement.
Singers include Andy Williams, Tony Bennett and the wonderful Irish singer Brian Kennedy.
M561. EASTER PARADEkey - G - range - B to D
Great old corny tune from the same film.
Fresh Realtrak arrangement; slower tempo and tasty chord changes.
key - Dm (bridge section in D) - range - D to D
Awesome tune from Irving Berlin.
Great versions from Fred Astaire with Oscar Peterson and the timeless Tony Bennett spring to mind.
M568. MY LIFE - Ckey - C -range - C to E
From the pen of Billy Joel ; this great pop tune works so well in a swinging hot trio arrangement. Have a listen!
M569. THE GYPSY - Ckey - C -range - A to D
Gorgeous old standard ; covered by the Ink Spots, Sinatra, Dinah Shore to name a few ; in a really lovely Realtrak arrangement.
M571. WHAT NOW MY LOVE key - F - range - F to D (optional F)
Super Livetrak swinging arrangement of this great tune!
No key changes - stays in "F" all the way.
My favourite version has to the Jack Jones from the 60's.
M572. AT LAST Bb Pianotrakkey - Bb - range - Bb to D
Great old blues tinged ballad ; covered by all the greats (big hit for Etta James but I prefer Lou Rawls version)in an intimate Pianotrak.
M575. C'EST SI BON Pianotrakkey - G - range - Bb to D
Great old tune ; covered by Louis Armstrong and many others; perfect for an intimate Pianotrak.
M576. FEELINGS Dm Pianotrakkey - Dm - range - D to D
Lovely old Morris Albert hit and covered by everybody. Dreamy Pianotrak arrangement with a few subtle pauses along the way.
M577. I KNOW WHY Pianotrakkey - Eb - range - Bb to Eb
I just love this gorgeous old ballad. Huge wartime hit for Glen Miller and a lovely Pianotrak addition.
M583. WHY DID I CHOOSE YOU? Bb Pianotrakkey - Bb(F)- range - C to F
A real favourite ballad of mine. Wonderful song and with a quick twist of the lyric is equally perfect for a male singer. I LOVE the Ernestine Anderson and George Shearing version from their Concord album.
Pianotrak arrangement.
M584. YOU BELONG TO ME Ab key Ab - range - Bb to C
Lovely new Realtrak arrangement of a wonderful song.
Huge hit for Jo Stafford way way back and another favourite ballad of mine.
M585. IT AMAZES ME key - Eb - range - Bb to C
Once of my real favourite ballads! A wonderful song with the gorgeous verse included. Please check out the Jack Jones version from his "Tribute to Tony Bennett" album, and the equally wonderful arrangement and playing of Mike Renzi - sublime!
The phrasing is fairly easy to pick up re the verse.
M586. BAD BAD LEROY BROWNkeys - G to Ab to A - range - D to E
The Sinatra version ( the arrangement!!!) is really cool and this track is loosely based on it with an ADDED key change for the last verse and chorus.
M587. BEGIN THE BEGUINE Bb key - Bb - range - Ab to Eb (big range!)
Totally wonderful song from the pen of the incredible Cole Porter. Covered by artists old and fairly new, this arrangement is loosely based on Vic Damone's cool version (with a shorter intro).
M589. LUCK BE A LADY key - Db to D to Eb - range - Db to F
There really is only one definitive arrangement so this is based on the Sinatra version. Same Sinatra keys ; and intro ; but with a shorter big band instrumental section.
M590. MY KIND OF TOWNkey - F to G to Ab - range - B to F
Based on the Sinatra version and including the intro.
M591. STRANGER IN PARADISEkey - F - range - D to E
Wonderful song that scored a huge hit for Tony Bennett.
This Livetrak arrangement is pretty lovely...
M592. THE TENDER TRAPkey - F - range - C to D (optional F top note)
Great tune in a cool swinging Livetrak arrangement!
M593. UNFORGETTABLE version 2key - G/C - range - C to E
A cool and swinging Livetrak arrangement that works great.
Massive hit for Nat King Cole!
M595. YOU DON'T HAVE TO SAY YOU LOVE ME key - Fm (verses) - F to G (chorus)
Vic Damone did a really nice version of this great tune; as did the Dusty Springfield.
Here's a different Livetrak take, in a more slow 4's feel.
M596. BORN FREE A to Bbkey - A to Bb - range - A to Bb (suit lower range male or high female voices)
Nice Livetrak version of the huge Matt Monro hit ; with a key change on the last verse.
M597. WHAT I DID FOR LOVE swingkey - C - range - D to E
Cool and swinging Livetrak arrangement of this huge hit from "A CHORUS LINE". Works great and there's no 2/4 bars - swings all the way and easy to catch.
M598. YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND Eb key - Eb - range - Eb to G (suit higher male range)
Really nice arrangement of this great song. Nice and slightly swinging Livetrak!
M600. SINCE I FELL FOR YOU - Eb key - Eb - range - Bb to Db
This version is based on the Real Book changes. Gorgeous and bluesy ballad in a cool Realtrak arrangement.
M601. WALK BETWEEN THE RAINDROPSkey - Bb - F to G
Fabulous song from Donald Fagan's classic NightFly album!
Can you sit still..........love it!!!
This is a full tone down from the original.
M602. AS I LOVE YOU version 1key - C - range - C to E
Absolutely gorgeous song; not done by guys very often; but well worth learning. Lovely Livetrak arrangement.
M604. I BELIEVEkey - C to Db - range - C to F (optional)
Lovely slow Livetrak version of this huge hit for Frankie Laine, and others.
M605. I HAD THE CRAZIEST DREAMkey - C - range - D to E
INCLUDES THE VERSE
Wonderful song from Harry Warren and Mack Gordon.
Lovely Livetrak arrangement.
M606. CANDIDAkey - C - range - D to F
Livetrak swing arrangement of the old 70's cheesy classic.
M607. SEND FOR MEkey - G - range - D to D
Nice and fresh arrangement of the bluesy Nat King Cole hit.
M608. BLUEBERRY HILLkey - Eb - range - (Bb optional melody) Eb to Eb
Fresh take on the huge Fats Domino hit. I've redone as a Livetrak bluesy swing thing, and it works great!
M609. I'M WALKIN" Bbkey - Bb - range - F to F
Another fresh take on the Fats Domino hit, and covered by such jazz greats as Ella and Monty Alexander, with a cookin Livetrak arrangement.
M610. I WANNA WAKE UP WITH YOU key - F - range - C to D
This may seem like a strange choice (the Boris Gardner hit (who.... you may ask...); but it works as a big band type swinger!
Another fresh Livetrak arrangement.
M611. CLOSE YOUR EYES - Fkey - F - range - E to F
Nice latin Livetrak take on this great tune.
Versions by Doris Day and Andre Previn; Tony Bennett and Peggy Lee spring to mind.
M613. A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME Bbkey - Bb - range - C to F
Sublime song from Bacharach and David and covered by all the greats.
Here's a lovely Livetrak version with a string intro leading to just piano for the first verse and then into tempo for the 2nd.
Also ; this bridge section is taken from the REALBOOK version so it's much easier for a vocalist to grasp!
M614. STARDUST Bbkey - Bb - range - Bb to D - verse included!
Hoagy Carmichael gem in a lovely Livetrak arrangement; with a piano only verse included!
M615. I'M WALKIN' - F key - F - range - C to C
This version is more suited to lower vocal ranges ( or a high female voice!).
Based on the same style as the Fats Domino version but with a fresh Realtrak arrangement.
M616. CANADIAN SUNSET - Fkey - F - range - D to D
Lovely song in a fresh Livetrak arrangement. Covered by Andy Williams, Dean Martin, Sam Cooke et al.
M620. KANSAS CITY - Ckey - C - range - C to D (optional "blue" notes - laugh!)
Great old Blues in a cool Livetrak swing-thing!
M621. SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME key - Eb - range - Bb to F
Fresh dreamy swing arrangement of the huge Drifters hit!
Please check out the Harry Connick Jnr version from his album " ONLY YOU".
M624. A HARD DAY'S NIGHT key - C - range - E to D
Super-cool Blues Shuffle arrangement of the Beatles hit - perfect for a blues-tinged performance!
M627. CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU - C to Ebkey - C to Eb for the last verse only - range - B to E
Gorgeously fresh Livetrak ballad arrangement of the massive Andy Williams hit - please note that this version doesn't have the big brass break leading to each chorus.There's a cool key change for the very last verse as well.
M631. MY BLUE HEAVEN key - Eb - range - Bb to Eb
Livetrak Bossa version of this cool old 40's hit.
Harry Connick Jnr does a cool version on his ONLY YOU album.
M633. TANGERINE - Fkey - F - range - C to D
Popular standard with musicians.
Nice mid tempo Livetrak arrangement.
My favourite version has to be by Mark Murphy on his Tribute To Nat King Cole album.
M635. CHEROKEEkey - Bb - range - Bb to D#
Here's a real swinger for you - great uptempo arrangement of the old Ray Noble gem and loved by musicians and singers alike.
I LOVE the Vic Damone version from the album The Lively Ones and, while he's not a swinger he always sings great!
M636. I WANNA BE AROUND - Gkey - G - range - A to D
Lightly swinging arrangement of this great tune. Huge hit for Tony Bennett but covered by everybody.
M637. NOWHERE MAN - D to EbKey - D to Eb - range - D to Eb
This is a fairly bland Beatles song transformed with a really lovely and fresh ballad arrangement. If you can find the Vikki Carr version; or the full album on CD you'll love the song choices and arrangements.
M640. BILL BAILEY - Gkey - G - range - D to E
Hugely popular standard in a swinging Livetrak arrangement!
M641. BLACK AND GOLD (swing)key - Em (cover key) - range - D to D (F# and G optional)
This is actually a pretty cool current song by Sam Sparro - the original is great but it also works equally well as a swing thing! Livetrak trio arrangement with cool stabs and stuff. Sticks to the same form as the original.
M642. CRAZY SHE CALLS ME - Fkey - F - range - C to D
Absolutely gorgeous ballad that works equally well for a guy to sing. (CRAZY HE CALLS ME is the original title). Slow and lush Realtrak arrangement.
M644. LEARNIN' THE BLUES - Bb to Bkey - Bb to B - range - D to D#
Great song strongly associated with Sinatra.
Here's a cool Livetrak arrangement with the usual key change.
M647. YOU WILL BE MY MUSIC key - Bb - range - Bb to Eb
Latter day Sinatra ballad.
Livetrak arrangement, loosely based on the Sinatra version.
M648. BILL BAILEY - Eb key - Eb - range - Bb to C (optional Eb)
Loosely based on the hip Bobby Darin version, here's a cool vibe to this old well worn tune!
M649. GET HERE - swingkey - F - range - D to F
Great new Livetrak swing arrangement of the massive Oleta Adams hit - it works so well in this style and tempo, and in a guys key!
M652. ROSES OF PICARDYkey - Bb - range - D to Eb
Great swinging Livetrak arrangement. Check out Bobby Darin's version......
M654. PAPER DOLLkey - F - range - C to E - please note - only includes the MAIN theme.
Cool version of the Mills Brothers hit.
M656. CAB DRIVER key - Eb - range - Bb - Eb (optional F top note)
Old 60's rnb thing from the Mills Brothers in a cool arrangement!
M660. SIDE BY SIDE - Eb key - Eb - range - Eb to Eb
Corny old tune that works really well in this slowertempo. Nice Livetrak arrangement.
M661. VOLARE - Bb key - Bb - range - F to D
Cool arrangement of this popular song. Singers include Dean Martin; Sinatra; Al Martino; etc.
M662. WHEN YOU'RE SMILING - G key - G - range - B to C
Mid tempo arrangement of this old gem. I like the Nat Cole version and the great version by Louis Prima springs to mind!
M664. COULD I HAVE THIS DANCE? key - F to F# - range - C to D
Lovely arrangement of the Anne Murray hit. Great as a last dance..... or a first wedding waltz......
M666. WELCOME TO MY WORLDkey - Ab to A - range - C to C#
The Jim Reeves hit in a fresh arrangement with a key change for the last chorus.
M667. BYE BYE LOVE - F key - F - range - E to C - suit lower range male
Arrangement loosely based on Ray Charles wonderful version from his "Modern sounds in Country and Western music" album - an incredible album.
M670. BEWITCHED - Ckey - C - range - D to D
Wonderful song from the pen of Rodgers and Hart and covered by all the greats!
Lovely trio arrangement starting with the verse.
NOTE - The demo plays from about half way thru the verse and then the tempo cue and into tempo.
M672. EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE Fm Pianotrakkey - Fm - range - C to Eb
Intimate pianotrak arrangement of this wonderful ballad. Covered by George Benson; Oleta Adams.
This version doesn't include the longer extended ad lib ending.
M673. IF YOU LOVE ME Ab Pianotrak key - Ab - range - C to Eb
Really lovely pianotrak of the classic Piaf's "Hymne A L'amour"; translated into English. Gorgeous song and a lovely rubato feel to the track.
M677. SHE WAS TOO GOOD TO ME - C key - C - range - C to D (optional E)
Wonderful Rodgers and Hart ballad. Loosely based on the Chet Baker Real Book arrangement.
M678. SHE WAS TOO GOOD TO ME - Eb key - Eb - range - Eb to F (optional G)
Different arrangement from M677 and in a higher key as well.
I love the Boz Scaggs version on his latest standards album.
M679. WOODEN HEART - Eb key - Eb - range - Eb to Eb
Swinging Livetrak arrangement of the Elvis hit. Again; it works great at this tempo.....
M685. MY KIND OF GIRL - F key - F - range - Bb to D
Another hit song for the wonderful Matt Monro.
Cool and fresh arrangement!!
M687. THIS IS THE LIFEkey - G to Ab - range - C to Eb
Wonderful lesser known song from Matt Monro. Used recently in a furniture advert in the UK.
Great song!
M688. NEW YORK STATE OF MIND - G key - G - range - D to E
Wonderfully fresh Livetrak swinging trio version of this great Billy Joel gem!
It works at this tempo - trust me! Just lay back on the beat and let the groove take the cushion..
M694. HELLO DOLLY - Bb key - Bb - range - Bb to Eb
Swinging version of the big song from "Hello Dolly'! covered by Louis Armstrong; Bobby Darin and loads of great singers.
M696. UNCHAIN MY HEART - Gm key - Gm - range - G to D (optional F)
Great arrangement of this really cool tune; loosely based on the Ray Charles version.
M697. AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL - Ab key - Ab - range - Bb to C (suit lower male range)
Nice 12/8 blues arrangement of the iconic american tune!
Check out the Ray Charles version - wonderful!
Also available with the hammond solo removed.
M698. YOU DON'T KNOW ME - D to Eb key - D to Eb - range - C# to F (optional G) - suit higher range male.
Great version of the wonderful Ray Charles gem; and covered by so many great singers.
Also available with the SAX removed and solo removed.
M699. A SONG FOR YOU - Gmkey - Gm - range - Bb to D (optional F)
Based on a Jack Jones live version (easy to latch onto) ; this wonderfully slow arrangement really works well for this great song by Leon Russell. The "full band" kicks in at the bridge...
M703. THE DESERT SONG key - D - range - D# to G
Theme from the "Desert Song". A BIG sing; and includes the seldom heard refrain!
Lovely arrangement to boot!
M704. WHERE DO YOU START? trio versionkey - C - range - C to E
Anything by Johnny Mandel and Alan Bergman has to be special and this is no exception. Wonderful ballad in a lovely trio arrangement.
M710. AMAPOLA - Bbkey - Bb - range - D to Eb
Lovely latin-esque arrangement of this cool old gem.
M713. HEY THERE - Eb key - Eb - range - D to D (optional Eb top note)
Wonderful trio arrangement - piano, gtr and bass - of this classy tune covered by all the greats. I love the Sammy Davis Jnr version!
M714. OUT OF NOWHERE - G key - G - range - D to E
Superb Quartet arrangement of this old standard that's always a big hit with musicians.
M717. YOU WERE MEANT FOR ME - F key - F - range - D to Eb
Really lovely arrangement of this simple, but lovely, old standard.
Gene Kelly sang it in Singin' In The Rain and covered by Sting in the movie "The Object of My Affection".
M719. CAN'T SMILE WITHOUT YOU - F to F#key - F to F# - range - A to C# (suit lower male ranges)
Nice version of the Barry Manilow hit; without the notoriously difficult to pitch key changes - I've heard many a singer hit bummers! This version just has one key change after the bridge; chorus and then finish.
M720. YESTERDAYS Dm key - Dm - range - D to F
Wonderful Jerome Kern gem in a really cool orchestral arrangement.
M721. AUTUMN LEAVES - Gm key - Gm - range - D to F
Really nice arrangement for higher male ranges - intro and then thru the first time very slow and moody - easy to catch:
DEMO 1
then into a mid tempo swing:
DEMO 2
M722. FOR THE GOOD TIMES - G key - G - range - D to E
Great Livetrak trio version of this great Perry Como hit; in a light swing arrangement.
M724. LEAVING ON A JET PLANE - G key - G - range - D to E
Great John Denver song in a very cool swinging Livetrak arrangement - works great!
I love the Sinatra version!
M727. WHEN I FALL IN LOVE - C key - C - range - G to B
Wonderful evergreen tune the scored a massive hit for Nat King Cole and covered by everyone!!
Lovely arrangement in a lower male key.
M728. YOU, MY LOVE - G version 1key - G - range - D to E
Wonderful song from "Young At Heart" and a favourite of mine.
Here's a really lovely ballad trio version....
M730. IT MIGHT BE YOU - Dbkey - Db - range - Ab to Eb
Wonderful theme from the movie "Tootsie" - I also have a version in the Gigsville male section; in a higher key. This version is more acoustic based with some warm strings added.
M731. WHAT MATTERS MOST - Dbkey - Db - range - Ab to Eb
Gorgeous song from the movie "The Champ"; written by the wonderful Dave Grusin and lyrics by Alan Bergman.
M732. SOMETHING IN YOUR SMILE pianotrakkey - C to Db - range - C to D
Wonderful song from the movie Doctor Doolittle. Anthony Newley's version is really lovely..
Here's an intimate pianotrak arrangement; loosley based on the Newley version.
M734. I'VE GOTTA BE ME key - C to Db - range - C to Gb (optional top note Ab!!)
Great song and a big hit for Sammy Davis Jnr.
This arrangement has a 3/4 jazz feel rather than the 12/8 feel.
Loosely based on the same form as the Sammy version.
M735. MEMORY Bb (from CATS)key - Bb - range - G to Eb
This is a cool swing arrangement of the big show tune. It's also in the FEMALE key!!... but... it works fine for guy singers - you just adapt your range accordingly - the really low part ("every street lamp....") you jump the octave ; etc. Maybe sounds a bit odd but it works fine!
So ; it sticks to the same form except it's swinging and doesn't have the 10/8 bar included - straight ahead swing!
M736. ORANGE COLOURED SKY - Bbkey - Bb - range - D to Eb (optional "F" top note)
Cool quartet arrangement of the classic Nat King Cole hit; including the tag at the very end.
M737. RAGS TO RICHES version 2key - C - range - C to D (optional E)
Swinging quartet arrangement of this great old Tony Bennett gem.
Also available with the solo removed.
M739. MY MOTHER'S EYES - C key - C - range - C to D
Old standard covered by Connie Francis; Jimmy Roselli; Etta Jones and Tom Jones to name a few.
Nice laidback Livetrak arrangement.
M740. SIERRA SUEkey - F - C to D
Popular hit for Bing Crosby; Gene Autry and Eddie Arnold.
Livetrak arrangement.
M741. HERE'S THAT RAINY DAY - G Bossakey - G - range - D to E
Livetrak arrangement of this wonderful standard ; so popular with classy singers and musicians alike.
Available with the solo removed.
M745. JUST LOVING YOUkey - F - range - C to D
Livetrak arrangement of this 60's song which was a hit for Anita Harris in '67.
M746. SUNDAY - C key - C - range - D to E
Great trio arrangement of this jazz favourite. Covered by all the great singers but my favourite version is by Carmen McRae.
M747. SUNDAY IN NEW YORKkey - D - range - D to E
Written by the great pianist Peter Nero and used in the film of the same name; here's a great trio arrangement of this feel good tune. Love the Bobby Darin version!
M748. THE PARTY'S OVER - Ebkey - Eb - range - Bb to Eb
Great Livetrak arrangement of this great tune. Bobby Darin's version is always a favourite.
M752. ON MY WAY TO YOU pianotrakkey - Db - range - Ab to Eb
Wonderful song from Michel Legrand; Marilyn and Alan Bergman.
This is loosely based on Jack Jones's version.
Other singers include Barbra Streisand; Maureen McGovern; Nancy Lamott.
key - Bb to B - range - Bb to C - suit lower range male
Cool disco-tinged arrangement of the old standard.
The Trammps did a cool; typically 70's; take on this as well...
key - Bb - range - D to D
Livetrak arrangement of the old chestnut. Scored a hit for the Andrews Sisters.
key - Dm - range - (A)C# to Eb
Cool Livetrak arrangement of this old standard. I love the Mel Torme version and it scored a big hit for Sarah Vaughan.
key - Cm(Eb) - range - D to Eb (optional G top note al la Sinatra ending)
Really fresh take on this great song - everyone seems to think it's only Sinatra that did this song; but of course the definitive Sinatra arrangement is so wonderful. Here's a really nice trio version in a higher male key.
key- Eb - range - B to Eb
Great trio arrangement of this wonderful standard; without a key change.
key - C - range - B to E
Swinging trio arrangement of this classic showtune.
key - C to Db - range - G to Db
Loosely based on the original Beatles version; but in a lower key.
key - Eb - range - Bb to Db
Cool arrangement of the wonderful Michael Franks song - sticks to the same form and the right chords; but in a lower key!
key - F - range - C to Eb
Newer version of the Michael Franks song; in the original key and same form as the original.
key - Bbm / Db - range - C to Db
Wonderful Irving Berlin song in an intimate Pianotrak arrangement.
keys - E for the main blues theme then for solos :- F#; A; D and then back to E
Based on an Eric Clapton live version of this song - same length and form, but any 12 bar blues would fit as long as you can cover the soloing!
key - Bb - range - Bb to Eb
Really cool 12/8 arrangement of the classic Barbra Streisand hit.
key - D to Eb - range - C# to Eb
Cool uptempo arrangement of the classic showtune.
key - G - range - A to E
Lovely laidback latin arrangement of this classy tune.
I love the Harry Connick Jnr version from his album "Only You'.
key - G - range - E to F#
Orchestral arrangement of the classic Hoagy Carmichael tune ; in a higher key.
key - Eb - range - Bb to Eb
Classy orchestral arrangement of this great evergreen waltz.
Love the Ray Charles version!!
key - Eb - range - Bb to D
Frank Sinatra scored a massive hit of this wonderful tune written by Carroll Coates.
Here's a superb; fresh; "smooth groove" arrangement!!
key - F to F# range - C to C#
Corny old song that scored a massive hit for the McGuire Sisters back in the 50's.
key - F - range - F to F (optional ad libs Ab;etc)
Cool organ trio of Elmer Bernstein & Hal David's 'Walk on the Wild Side' and NOT the Lou Reed tune.
Loosely based on The wonderful Pedlers 1970's version ( check them out on YouTube).
key - D - range - Ab to C#
Nat King Cole gem; in the same key. Really lovely QUARTET arrangement.
key - F - range - C to D
Trio arrangement of this great tune from South Pacific. Swings at just the right tempo!
key - Eb to E - range - Bb to E
I love David Gates songs!! This is a really cool trio arrangement; in 3/4 time; of this wonderful 70's gem.
Loosely based on the Jack Jones version; from his album Bread Winners; there is a pretty cool key change that's easy but very classy!
key - Eb to E - range - Bb to E
A different version of this David Gates gem. Groovy 4/4 trio + Harmonica licks and solo; and some fresh chord voicings.
Also available with the Harmonica removed.
key - G - range - E to E
Great old standard; covered by all the great singers; in a cool trio arrangement.
key - F - range - D to F
Really cool trio arrangement of this MOR ballad. Swings really well at this tempo and fits like a glove!
key - C to Db to D - range - G to D
Cool Livetrak version of this great David Gates song; in lower keys.
key - C - range - C to C
Wonderful jazz classic; co written by the great guitarist Herb Ellis (Oscar Peterson trio) in a cool groove Livetrak trio arrangement.
key - Bb - range - C to Eb
Wonderful ballad in an intimate Pianotrak arrangement.
singers include Tony Bennett and Mel Torme.
key - Eb - range - Bb to D
Wonderful Pianotrak arrangement, in waltz time, of this classic Sinatra gem!
key - F - range - C to E
Another lovely Pianotrak arrangement in a higher key of this classic Sinatra hit.
key - C - range - B to B
I've always loved this lovely song and here's an intimate Pianotrak to set the mood!
key - Ab - range - Eb to Eb
Lovely old waltz in a Pianotrak arrangement.
key - D - range - G to E (huge range!)
Wonderful evergreen covered by all the popular singers over the decades.
Here's a really lovely, slow, intimate Pianotrak arrangement.
key - D - range - G to E (huge range!)
Another fresh Pianotrak arrangement; this time with a latin feel!
key - F - range - C to F
Wonderful and popular tune in a mid tempo Pianotrak arrangement.
key - F - range - G to D
Wonderful song in a really lovely latin arrangement - quartet plus percussion.
Love the Matt Monro and; latterly; the Harry Connick Jnr versions.
key - F - range - C to F
Fresh swinging Trio arrangement of this Cole Porter gem.
key - Db to Eb to F - range - Ab to F - Sinatra key
Huge hit for Sinatra and this arrangement is loosely based on that version.
Note - the tempo is a a touch brighter.
key - Db to Eb to F - range - Ab to F - Sinatra key
Lovely intimate piano only version of this Sinatra gem.
key - Db - range - Ab to Db
Very lovely rubato Pianotrak version of this great old standard - easy to catch and worth the effort!
Everything falls into place.....
key - Gb - range - Bb to Db
Wonderful standard in a lovely ballad Pianotrak arrangement.
key - Db to D - range - Bb to D
Cool; seldom heard standard. Here's a smooth groove arrangement ; in the Sinatra keys and with the same tag "it never comes easy.." at the end.
key - Eb to E - range - Bb to D
Lovely 3/4 arrangement of the Nat King Cole hit.
key - G - range - Bb to D
This arrangement is loosely based on the Dean Martin version.
key - C - range - D to E
Great Irving Berlin gem in a cool trio arrangement.
key - C - range - G to D
Wonderful Nat King Cole hit in a lovely trio arrangement.
key - Eb - range - Bb to F
Another wonderful trio arrangement; slightly slower; of the Nat King Cole gem - in a higher key!
key - Bb - range - B to F
Gorgeous new arrangement of this massive Tony Bennett hit - without the verse ("the loveliness of Paris").
key - Eb - range - Bb to F
Massive hit for Georgia Fame back in the 60's but here's a different take on it. The arrangement and chord structure is based on a Mari Wilson obscure version! The chord changes should simply be 2 bars of Eb then 2 bars of Cm but in this case it's Eb11 to Ab11; and it works! Trio plus Hammond arrangement.
key - Dm - range - Ab to D (optional E)
Wonderful torch ballad; co written by Sinatra; in a moody trio arrangement.
key - Dm - range - Ab to D (optional E)
Piano only arrangement of this great song associated with Sinatra.
Very out-of-tempo in feel; perfect for setting a mood; but easy to catch if you know the song....
key - A to Bb - range - B to D
Cool 3/4 arrangement of the Dean Martin hit, without the verse.
key - Eb - range - Eb to Eb
Great old standard; in a cool Livetrak "Big Band" arrangement.
Check out the Ray Charles version!!
key - Bb - range - F to C
Lovely song from Rod McKuen; in a lovely piano only arrangement; in the same key as the Sinatra version.
key - Eb - range - C to Eb
Livetrak Bossa Nova arrangement of this great song!
key - Eb - range - C to Eb
Swinging Livetrak trio arrangement of this popular song.
key - Eb - range - B to D
Really lovely song that scored a huge hit for Patti Page and covered by Jerry Vale; Michael Holliday and; recently; The Puppini Sisters.
key - G to Ab - range - A to Db
Swinging Livetrak "Big Band" arrangement of this huge 50's hit; with a cool key change.
This version starts with the main theme - "you can roll a silver dollar.."; but the Bobby Darin version starts with a verse - "a man without a woman.."
key - C - range - D to F
Swinging Livetrak "Big Band" arrangement of this MOR classic that swings so well!
The Carpenters scored a big hit with the song.
key - C - range - D to F
Classic MOR gem in a Livetrak "Big Band" arrangement.
Different arrangement; but similar in feel and tempo; to the 1st version.
key - Ab to A - range - C to C#
Cool new version of this great old standard; with a cool key change.
key - C - range - D to D
Swinging Trio arrangement of the great Al Jolson hit. I love the Bobby Darin version!
M815. BUT NOT FOR ME intro demo -
key - Eb - range - D to F
Wonderful song from the Gershwins. A cool Livetrak arrangement with the piano only verse - colla voce and easy to catch onto and then into a mid tempo Bossa Nova feel.. check out both demos ....brief demo of the verse - piano onlyM815. BUT NOT FOR ME into tempo.. - how the track sounds leading into Bossa tempo and the main song..
key - Dm - range - C to D
Massive hit for Tony Bennett back in the 50's. Wonderful Livetrak Bossa arrangement.
key - Dm - range - C to D
Great Latin take on this old Tony Bennett hit.
key - C - range - C to D
Swinging Trio arrangement of this song very much associated with Billie Holiday.
key - Ab to A - range - Bb to C#
An arrangement loosely based on an updated Bobby Vinton reissue..
key - Ab to A to Bb - range - G to C
This track is loosely based upon the "50th Anniversary Concert" version of the Bing Crosby 70's hit.
key - C - range - C to C
Wonderful old gem; recorded by Margaret Whiting, Marty Robbins, Al Jolson and others.
Lovely Livetrak Bossa Nova arrangement.
key - Eb - range - Eb to Eb
Different arrangement and higher key than M821.
Wonderful old gem in a lightly swinging Livetrak TRIO arrangement.
key - Bb to B - range - A to C# (optional D#)
New version of this great Italian gem. This arrangement is loosely based on the Al Martino version.
key - F to Gb - range - C to E
Really wonderful song; used as the love theme for The Godfather part 3, and sung by Harry Connick Jnr.
Beautiful arrangement, and very much based on the Connick version.
key - Db - range - Bb to Db
Lovely old Italian classic; used in The Godfather part 3 and sung by Al Martino.
Lovely arrangement!
key - C to Db to D to Eb - range - G to Eb
Loosely based on the Bobby Darin version of this Neil Diamond song.
key - C to D - range - C to D
Gorgeous song recorded by Des O'Connor, in an intimate piano only arrangement.
key - Am - range - B to C (optional E)
Great new swinging arrangement of this hugely popular song that's been covered by all the great singers and musicians.
key - Ab - range - Db to C
Fresh latin arrangement of this lovely Italian ballad.
key - C to Db - range - C to Db
Gorgeous Bossa Nova arrangement of this timeless Jerome Kern song, with a key change included.
key - Eb - range - C to D (optional Eb)
Lovely arrangement; as a slow 4 ballad (it's written as a waltz); of this lovely old standard.
key - G - range - D to D
I've always loved this wonderful gem from "The Lady and the Tramp", Written by Peggy Lee and Sonny Burke.
Here's a lovely Livetrak arrangement..
key - G - range - D to D
A different; more contemporary; Livetrak arrangement of this gem from The Lady and the Tramp.
key - Eb - range - C to Eb
Great song in an intimate Pianotrak arrangement! I love the Bobby Darin version and of course the Nelson Riddle arrangement with Sinatra.
key - Eb - range - Bb to Eb
Loosely based on the cool Bobby Darin version of this medley of two swingers.
key- F - range - F to F
Swinging Livetrak "Big Band" arrangement of this old chestnut.
key - G - range - D to E
Swinging Trio arrangement of this cool old blues based gem. Covered by everyone, in every genre of music.
key - Eb - range - Bb to F
Lovely song from Noel Coward in a wonderful fresh arrangement.
key - D to Eb to Gb - range - D to F
Great arrangement of the Engelbert Humperdink song; a semitone lower than his original version.
key - C - range - B to E
Lovely Livetrak orchestral arrangement of this great standard; as a modern waltz.
key - Eb - range - Eb to F
Cool Livetrak swing quartet arrangement of this old classic from the movie "Casablanca".
Works great like this but you have to really dig in to the tempo and think of it as a ballad..
Mark Murphy did a great version of it in a similar tempo.
key - Eb - range - D to Eb
This was a country song that scored a hit for George Morgan back in the early sixties and then Tony Bennet included it on his hugely successful "I left My Heart In San Francisco" album. This is a Livetrak trio arrangement.
key - Cm - range - C to D
Cool Livetrak groove arrangement of this popular gem.
key - Ab - range - Eb to Eb
Wonderful song in a lovely Livetrak trio and strings arrangement.
key - Ab - range - Eb to Eb
Lightly swinging Livetrak quartet arrangement of this cool standard.
key - Eb - range - D to Eb
Very nice Pianotrak arrangement of this classy song. Very open and arranged with a colla voce feel in mind.
key - Bb - range - Bb to Eb
Livetrak orchestral arrangement of this lovely song. Massive hit for Doris Day but covered by all the greats.
key - Eb - range - Bb to Eb
Superb arrangement, based on the OLIVER hit of the song JEAN; from the movie "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie". Same form and keys.
keys - F to Gb - range - D to Eb
The Sinatra hit.
Same version as M505; except a full tone lower.
key - Bb - range - Db to D
Cool Livetrak trio take on this popular standard; in a mid tempo arrangement.
keys - C and Db respectively
2 golden oldies back to back in a cool arrangement.
CLICK ON THE DEMOS BELOW...
key - Ab - range - Bb to C
Cool arrangement of this great old tune, written by Harry Warren and Johnny Mercer. Covered by Louis Armstrong, Sinatra and more recently by the Puppini Sisters.
key - Eb - range - Eb to Eb
Really lovely laidback orchestral arrangement of this great old song. This version is not based on the Sinatra duet version and does not include the refrain.
key - Eb - range - Eb to Eb
A fresh and swinging TRIO arrangement of this cool old gem. This version does not include the refrain.
key - C - range - B to D
Lovely Livetrak arrangement of this great song; the definitive version by Matt Monro is simply wonderful.
key - Bb - range - C to Eb
Loosely based on the feel and lightly swinging tempo of the Bobby Darin version. Cool arrangement of a classy song!
key - Eb - range - Eb to Eb
Cool Livetrak "big band" arrangement of this old swing song covered by Sinatra, Sam Cooke, Van Morrison and lots of others.
key - Eb - range - D to Eb
Cool Livetrak swing arrangement of this huge country hit.
key - F - range - A to D
Fresh Livetrak arrangement of this gem of a standard, with a cool sax added.
Also available with the sax removed!
key - Eb - range - Bb to F
Great TRIO arrangement of the Cole Porter classic - includes the verse and the full song.
key - Eb to E - range - Bb to E
Wonderful song that scored a UK hit for Stuart Gillies in the 70's.
Here is a very lovely trio version and I also have a version; loosely based on the orginal; in the Gigsville Male section..
key - G - range - B to D
Great trio arrangement of this wonderful Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen song. The definitive version has to be Sinatra's but I love the Shirley Horn take on it!
key - Bb - range - D to F
Another fresh trio arrangement of this cool swing gem!
key - E - range - C# to E
Cool tune from the movie "The Nutty Professor" with Jerry Lewis (Buddy Love) taking main vocals. Also known as WE'VE GOT A WORLD THAT SWINGS. This version; in the same key; has a sax solo included simply to extend the song, but after the solo the song continues and finishes as per the movie version. I also have a version with my solo removed.
Here's the Youtube link of it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaQSxauwaOk
key - Bb - range - C to D
Great old standard covered by all the greats . Here's a lovely trio arrangement.
key - Bb - range - D to Eb
Another old gem in a cool and swinging trio arrangement.
key - Bb - range - Bb to Eb
Here's a wonderful gem from the 1969 movie "The Italian Job". This scored a massive hit for Matt Monro and no one else really sings it like him... but....I always felt the arrangement was way to fast and a bit cheesy for this lovely song! So; I've stripped things right back to piano, bass and latin percussion; slowed it down and kept to the main theme only (without the instrumental at the start and then a key change for the vocal).
It works fine and is really lovely.....
key - F - range - Bb to C
Livetrak SMOOTH version of the hugely popular bossa.
key - Db, key change to D - range - Bb to F (optional Ab falsetto)
From a Jack Jones album; this arrangement is loosely based on the album version with a definite intro and in a lower key.
Note - the Jack Jones version is in F with a key change to Ab.
key - F - range - F to D
Livetrak arrangement of the wonderful Antonio Carlos Jobim bossa.
key - F - range - F to D (suit lower range male)
Livetrak TRIO swing arrangement of the Jobim Bossa Nova.
key - C to Db - range - B to Db
Beautiful arrangement of this beautiful song.
The Sinatra version is sublime - wonderful vocal but equally wonderful arrangement by Robert Farnon.
key - Eb - range - Bb to F
Lovely ballad arrangement of this great song, covered by all the greats - Bobby Darin, Sammy Davis Jnr, Anthony Newley.
key - F - range - A to D (optional F top note)
Lovely mid tempo TRIO arrangement of this great standard.
key - C - range - primarily an instrumental but there are lyrics as well!
Really lovely TRIO arrangement of this huge instrumental hit for the wonderful jazz harmonica of Toots Thielemans. Used as the main theme for the movie "Midnight Cowboy".
key - Ab - range - Eb to F
Primarily an instrumental favourite for musicians but works great for a vocalist as well; in this mid tempo TRIO arrangement.
The most famous vocal version has to be Anita O'Day's from "JAZZ ON A SUMMER'S DAY", at a breakneck pace!
Also available with the solo removed
key - Eb - range - Bb to Eb
Great new TRIO arrangement of this popular old standard.
key - A to Bb - range - B to D
This charming little song from "The Muppet Movie" is so lovely, and loved by kids and adults alike.
Here's a TRIO arrangement.
key - C - range - C to E
Wonderful TRIO arrangement of this great old gem.
key - C to Db - range - C to Eb (optional F)
Here's a real favourite song of mine and any time I hear it I always feel the tempo is too fast. Tony Bennett's original album version is a gem that I really love! I've slowed the tempo, changed it to 4's and kept to an intimate TRIO arrangement.
key - F - range - C to D
Lovely old gem, covered by Dean Martin, Engelbert Humperdinck and a great version by Sam Cooke.
Livetrak trio plus strings.
key - Ab - range - C to Db
Cool arrangement of this old Eddie Cantor hit, loosely on the mid tempo Dean Martin version.
key - C - range - G to C
Livetrak TRIO arrangement of this popular swinger! Covered by everyone!
key - Dm/F - range - C to Db
Fresh and laidback full band arrangement of this Irving Berlin classic.
key - C to Db - range - G to Db (suit lower range male)
New take on the Neil Sedaka ballad version of his song, in a lower key and TRIO arrangement. Verse included then into the main theme.
key - C to Db - range - B to Gb
Loosely based on the classic Shirley Bassey arrangement - the same form and tempo changes - and works equally well in a male key!
key - G (main theme) and C for the chorus
Very cool arrangement, from a Bobby Darin live TV special. Same keys,form and feel.
Check out YouTube: Bobby Darin Sings Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You
key - F - range - C to E
Great TRIO arrangement of this classic Frank Loesser tune.
key - Eb to E to F to F#- range - Bb to Eb
TRIO arrangement of the Frankie Valli hit, in a lower key.
Same form as the original and the same 2/4 bars to watch for..
key - F - range - C to C
Corny hit covered by Al Alberts and the Four Aces.
key - F - range - Bb to E
Bill Evans instrumental with lyrics added by Tiffany LaBarbera. From an album by Tierney Sutton.
Lovely TRIO arrangement in a male key.
Checkout the ms Sutton version on YouTube: Tierney Sutton - Waltz For Debby - Tiffany
key - D to Eb - range - (optional A) D to Eb (optional Gb)
Very much of it's time, this cheesy take on the US rock 'n' roll 50's scene was a Sinatra album track! Try and get round these lyrics when you've had a drink or two..! I'm sure Ol Blue Eyes will be turning in his grave... laugh!
key - F - range - C to Eb (solo changes key to Bb then back to F)
Poor Manhattan Transfer are forever labelled with this massive hit for them and I'm sure they weren't complaining at the time!
key - Ab - range - (optional Ab) Bb to Eb
Very cool version, loosely based on the wonderful Neal Hefti arrangement for Frank Sinatra on "Sinatra & Swingin Brass".
This version has a shorter solo.
key - A to Bb - range - A to F (optional G)
Very lovely song from the movie "Lady Sings The Blues" and covered beautifully by Bobby Darin.
This arrangement is in his key, with the same song form and a key change. Big song with a big range!
key - Bb - range - C to D
Corny old hit for Judy Garland from the movie "Little Nellie Kelly" and covered by Ruby Murray, Connie Francis and others.
key - F - range - incredibly huge!
Cover key of Richard Harris, Glen Campbell, Andy Williams versions...
Here's a very cool intimate take on the Jimmy Webb classic - love it or hate it, it's a musical work of art.
Trio arrangement with strings - I've provided 2 versions - the FULL complete version with the huge uptempo instrumental section and an edited version with the uptempo instrumental section removed.
key - B - range - B to B (suit lower ranges)
Swinging TRIO arrangement of the Barry White hit and based on that form as well.
key - Eb - range - Bb to Eb
Cool swinging arrangement of the classic gem and based loosely on the Frank Sinatra Jnr version but covered recently by Barbra Streisand.
key - C - range - G to C
Old country hit for Hank Thompson and covered by Willie Nelson.
Here's an uptempo TRIO arrangement with room for musicians to solo over as well.
key - A to Bb to B - range - A to D#
Corny Dean Martin hit - same form; keys and tempo and nice QUINTET instrumentation.
key - Am - range - A to D
Wonderful Matt Monro song.
A different arrangement from M684 and in a lower key.
key - G to Ab - range - C# to C (optional Db)
Cool mid-tempo band arrangement of this popular standard, in a lower key.
key - Ab - range - Ab to Db
Another new band arrangement, slower in tempo and in a lower key, of this wonderful Matt Monro song.
key - Eb - range - Bb to C
Lovely Livetrak band arrangement of this dreamy song. Nat King Cole rules supreme on this one!
key - C - range - C to D (optional E)
Old country swing classic - check out the link on youtube:
Asleep At The Wheel and Leon Rausch perform "Sugar Moon" live at Waterloo Records
Room on this for plenty of soloing as well!
key - G - range - Bb to E
Lovely TRIO arrangement, not too slow, of this wonderful ballad from Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen.
I love the Matt Monro version!
key - Em (and E) - range - B to C
Cool piano only arrangement of this wonderful gem from "The Sound Of Music".
key - Eb - range - C to C (optional Eb)
Cool Livetrak TRIO version of this cool standard in a latin arrangement!
key - Cm (Eb) - range - C to D (optional F)
The great old definitive tango does have lyrics - actually 2 sets!
Cool arrangement in ballroom dance tempo.
key - Ab - range - A to C
A favourite standard of mine, in a lower, more manageable key and a cool TRIO arrangement.
key - Bb - range - F to D
I was gobsmacked when I heard Bing Crosby sing this on YouTube! Firstly the arrangement is swinging, it's a live show recording and he swings so effortlessly - phrasing, time and feel is wonderful!
This version is loosely based on the youtube version - check it out!!
www.youtube.com/watch
key - C - range - D to D
Lovely old standard in a cool arrangement and in CHA CHA ballroom dance tempo.
key - F - range - C to D
Old country hit in a TRIO arrangement, with loads of space for extra musicians to solo over!
key - F - range - C to D
Lovely Rhumba tempo, and a fresh arrangement, for this great old standard.
key - C - range - C to D
Wonderful ballad from Irving Berlin. Recorded by Bing Crosby, Eddie Fisher and really lovely version by Diana Krall.
M917. GRANADA verse demo - key - B - range - D to F#. Loosely based on the Sinatra version. This includes the verse so I've added a short demo of the verse and then another going into tempo for the main theme.M917. GRANADA main theme demo - Leading from the verse into the main theme, tempo and feel.
key - F - range - C to F
Great show tune from Rodgers and Hart in a fresh 3/4 "big band" arrangement.
key - Bb - range - F to Eb
Lovely new LIVETRAK arrangement of this great old standard, with vibes taking the piano chair!
key - F - range - C to Eb (optional F)
Earthy LIVETRAK trio arrangement of this old country tune! The Ray Charles version from his incredible album "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music" is just one of the gems from this favourite album of mine. My arrangement starts on a typical blues based riff in D, similar to the Ray Charles version.
key - Eb - range - Bb to Eb
Lovely old song that scored a huge hit back in the 50's for Kitty Kallen.
The lyrics of course can be adapted to suit the male point of view as well.
Here's a very lovely LIVETRAK trio arrangement.
key - G - range - G to D
Wonderful old gem from the 40's, in a lovely LIVETRAK arrangement.
key - Eb - range - C to F
Beautiful 50's ballad from the movie of the same name.
Very lovely LIVETRAK arrangement.
key - C - range - B to D
Laidback LIVETRAK quartet arrangement of the Everly Brothers hit.
key - Bb - range - F to Eb (optional F)
Corny old song, also known as Yankee Doodle Boy, from the 1942 movie "Yankee Doodle Dandy". It works great as an uptempo swinger and here's my LIVETRAK trio arrangement of it.
key - Bb - range - Bb to C (optional D)
Wonderful old gem from the movie "Singin' In The Rain", recently covered by Michael Buble.
Here's a very lovely trio arrangement.
key - C - range - C to F
Wonderful song from "The Sound Of Music". Superb structure, magical and inspirational lyrics and written by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
A favourite song of mine! Wonderful quartet arrangement.
The demo starts on the second verse with guitar only, then leading into the bridge with the trio.
key - C - range - C to F
Beautiful acoustic guitar version of this wonderful song from "The Sound Of Music".
key - Bb - range - C# to Eb
Great trio arrangement of this marvellous song, with music written by Charlie Chaplin.
key - Eb - range - Eb to Eb
Wonderful song that scored a worldwide hit for Andy Williams, with music written by James Last.
Very cool trio arrangement.
key - Db - range - Bb to Eb
Wonderful ballad that was a huge hit for the wonderful voice of Billy Eckstine.
Dreamy trio arrangement.
key - Eb - range - C to F
Another lovely trio arrangement of this great ballad, but in a higher key.
key - Eb - range - C to Eb
Great tune from the musical "A Chorus Line". Here's a very cool trio arrangement.
key - Em - range - E to E
Fresh arrangement of the classic song - trio plus percussion.
I really like the Peter Cincotti version but of course it's been covered by everyone from Dean Martin to Michael Buble.
key - Em - range - Bb to F (big range)
Wonderfully funky Livetrak arrangement of the Michel Legrand / Alan and Marilyn Bergman classic from the 1968 movie "The Thomas Crown Affair".
key - Ab (verse in G) - range - Bb to Eb (optional F)
Wonderful piano only arrangement of this Jerome Kern classic and includes the gorgeous verse then into the main theme.
Very rubato arrangement, but easy to follow and latch onto if you know the song well.
key - F - range - C to D
Hugely popular song from the 40's movie "Hello Frisco, Hello". Covered by every quality singer, here is a lovely intimate piano only arrangement.
key - C - range - D to E
Wonderful old 3/4 gem that is synonymous with Mario Lanza.
Here is a very cool 4/4 Bossa arrangement. Once you get your head around the tempo and the feel it works very well. It stays in tempo throughout the song - no ralls or changes in tempo.
key - Ab - range - C to C
Beautiful song written by Joao Gilberto and covered recently by Diana Krall.
I've arranged it in a typical male key and similar in tempo to the Krall version. Lovely Quartet feel.
key - C - range - B to D
Very lovely piano only arrangement of this wonderful Matt Monro gem.
Easy to follow and latch onto.
key - C - range - B to E
Fabulous song, covered by Mark Murphy, Curtis Stigers, Kurt Elling - all the very cool guys and check out Judy Roberts version.
Great trio arrangement.
key - F to Gb - range - C to Eb
Very lovely arrangement of the Engelbert Humperdinck hit, with a more manageable semitone key change.
key - G - range - (optional A) B to E
Cool TRIO arrangement of the Toots Thielemans gem, with lyrics added by Norman Gimbel. This arrangement is suitable for a male vocal version, with no soloing at all, it's vocal all the way. Check out Mel Torme's great version.
key - F - range - C to Eb
Beautiful song covered by Matt Monro. Lovely arrangement loosely based on the same form and the same key.
key - F - range - C to D
Trio arrangement of this hit for Mel Torme back in 1949 (swinging version) and in the UK for Des O'Connor in 1967. Covered by lots of great singers, including Al Martino and Bing Crosby.
key - Bb - range - Bb to D
Lovely old waltz, in a Livetrak arrangement. Swing versions include Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin and a version by Ricky Nelson.
key - G (Em) - range - D to E
Wonderful Rodgers and Hart classic, in a swinging Livetrak arrangement.
key - D - range - B to C#
Very lovely piano only arrangement of this great old standard that scored a big hit for Tony Bennett.
This is an intimate arrangement for voice and piano.
key - B - range - F# to C# (optional D#)
Lovely song from the movie "The Seventh Dawn". This version is in the same key as The Lettermen version, but in a brighter, latin based arrangement. Also covered by The Walker Brothers.
key - G - range - D to F
Loosely based on the uber-cool Shirley Bassey version from 1973 - same feel, tempo, form, etc.
Very cool arrangement!
key - F - range - C to E
A favourite song of mine and I really love the Donny Hathaway, Will Downing versions and the Jack Jones version is equally lovely.
Here's a smooth Livetrak arrangement, very 80's sounding and nice and slow!
keys - Bb and Db (original key) - range - Eb to G
The incredible Louis Prima scored a big hit with this mash-up of two songs, back in the 50's.
There are various versions but this arrangement is loosely based on the live take from Louis Prima Collectors Series. - without the long soloing sections.
Just watching the YouTube live clips let's you see what a wonderful act Louis, Keely Smith and the band were - effortless, yet polished and professional!
keys - G and Bb - range - C to E
As M952 but in lower keys
The incredible Louis Prima scored a big hit with this mash-up of two songs, back in the 50's.
There are various versions but this arrangement is loosely based on the live take from Louis Prima Collectors Series - without the long soloing sections.
Just watching the YouTube live clips let's you see what a wonderful act Louis, Keely Smith and the band were - effortless, yet polished and professional!
key - Eb (original key) - range - F to G
Loosely based on the wonderful Louis Prima version and in the original key.
NOTE - the mp3 demo starts with the tango section going into the swing section and not from the beginning of the track.
key - C - range - D to E
Loosely based on the wonderful Louis Prima version, in a lower key.
NOTE - the mp3 demo starts with the tango section going into the swing section and not from the beginning of the track.
key - C to Db - range - C to Eb
Cool ballad from Sammy Davis Jnr, in a lovely TRIO arrangement - finishes with the vocal and not an instrumental ending like the Sammy version.
key - C - range - (G) C to E
Big Orchestral arrangement, very loosely based on the inconic Sinatra 40's version. If you know the song you'll be able to latch onto the feel and mood of the track.
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