A CHILD IS BORN
key - Bb playing time - 6min 42sec

A Child Is Born backing track, written by Thad Jones, has a superbly fresh smooth arrangement as well as a dreamy electric piano opening introduction then into the head. As per the Real Book version with a few chord alternatives. If you would like to listen to a snippet of this fantastic version, please click on the ‘A CHILD IS BORN’ link below. Once you have a feel of the ‘a child is born backing track’, click on buy now! Needless to say, that Standardstrax is one of the best providers in unique backing tracks for musicians.

MP3 DEMO:
J1. A CHILD IS BORN
key - Bb playing time - 6min 42sec
 

A NIGHT IN TUNISIA key Dm playing time 5:29
8 bar intro then into the head including the tag section - don't play when soloing though, back to the head at 4:20 including the tag section at 5:04 and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J43. A NIGHT IN TUNISIA
key - Dm - playing time - 5:29
Very cool swing arrangement of the classic Dizzy Gillespie gem.

A TASTE OF HONEY key Gm 3:06
4 bar intro, theme starts at 8 secs, continue thru - 3 times in total and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J105. A TASTE OF HONEY
key - Gm - playing time - 3:06
Lovely TRIO ballad version of this popular 60's gem. This version is loosely based on the form of Acker Bilk's '63 hit.

A WEAVER OF DREAMS key C 4:15
4 bar introduction (half time feel), into the head then soloing and dead stop at the end phrase.

MP3 DEMO:
J31. A WEAVER OF DREAMS
key - C - Real Book changes - playing time - 4:15
A funky smooth Trio arrangement of this jazz favourite.
 

AFTER YOU'VE GONE smooth key C 3:26
4 bar intro and into the main theme at 12 secs, continue thru 3 times, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J65. AFTER YOU'VE GONE smooth
key - C - vocal range - E to F
Smooth grooves for this old standard, 3 times through...

AIR ON THE G STRING key C 3:32
Based on the classic Jacques Loussier versions (subtle variations with every version but the basic arrangement and structure is the same), same key, similar tempo.

MP3 DEMO:
J201. AIR ON THE G STRING
key - C - original key
The beautiful J S Bach melody that everyone recognises, but it was the Jacques Loussier Trio versions that really brought the works to the mainstream masses, not because they were watered down in anyway but because of the freshness, subtle jazz tinged arrangements and above all superb trio playing.

AIREGIN key Ab 3:39
8 bar intro (half time feel) ; continue thru head then solos!!! Play the head for the last time and finish dead on the last riff.

MP3 DEMO:
J12. AIREGIN
key - Ab - Real Book changes - playing time - 3:39
Super-funky and fresh arrangement of this influential classic from Sonny Rollins. Played by Every major jazz figure.

AIRMAIL SPECIAL key C 5:58
4 bar intro and into main theme at 4 secs, continue and solo, with the return to the head at 5:18 and dead stop at the end.

MP3 DEMO:
J50. AIRMAIL SPECIAL
key - C - playing time - 5:58
Fresh and swinging TRIO arrangement of the great old jazz classic.

ALFIE key Bb 5:41
4 bar intro and into the head at 14 seconds, continue through head, at 2:14 there's an extra bar added - 2 bars instead of 1 to lead into "when you walk , let your heart...." (last 8 bar section) - works very well and feels natural. Continue to the end and then from 2:47 it's double time swing soloing - see demo 2 for the feel. Back to the ballad feel at 4:21 for the last section with the same extra bar added, continue and finish. The total form is twice through.

MP3 DEMOS:
J247. ALFIE - Bb Jazzville demo 1

J247. ALFIE - Bb Jazzville demo 2

Key - Bb - vocal range - A to D
Superb Trio arrangment of the classic standard from Hal David and Burt Bacharach.
2 demos to show how the soloing section (demo 2) goes into a double time swing feel - the track doesn't come as 2 different tracks - it's a complete arrangement.

ALL BLUES key C (G) - playing time 5:36
4 bar intro ; thru the head twice ; solos ; breakdown and back into the head ; head ONCE at the end - no repeat of last phrase - rall and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J9. ALL BLUES
key - C (G) - playing time - 5:36
Hugely influential Miles Davis gem, in a fabulously fresh smooth groove arrangement with some tasty surprises lurking!

ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE key Ab 3:50
8 bar intro and into the head at 10 seconds, soloing from 52 seconds, 1:34, 2:16 (nice breakdown and build again into the bridge), back to the head at 2:59 and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J301. ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE Jazzville Bright Swing
key - Ab - Real Book key and changes - vocal range - B to Eb (optional F) - please note the soloing section lengths.
Superb Trio arrangement of this classic standard that is hugely popular with musicians. Bright in tempo and 5 times through in total.

ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE Jazzville Smooth key Ab 5:48
8 bar intro (half time feel), 5 times thru in total - head starts at 14 secs, 3 times soloing space, head again at 4:19, tag the last line at 5:17 and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J116. ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE Jazzville Smooth
key - Ab - range - B to F - playing time 5:48
The coolest of cool 80's groove take on this classic standard, with oodles of soloing space provided to stretch and feel the groove!

ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE key Ab 5:51
4 bar intro and into the theme at 14 seconds, soloing from 2:02 as the bass walks, head again at 3:50, continue, slow the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J260. ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE Jazzville Trio
key - Ab - Real Book key and changes - vocal range - B to Eb (optional F)
Gorgeous reworking of this Jerome Kern gem, 3 times through in total, slow in tempo with a very tasteful Trio arrangement.

ALLEY CAT key C 2:48
4 bar intro and into the theme at 9 seconds, continue through twice (2nd time soloing), 4 bar outro at 2:31 and tight finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J244. ALLEY CAT
key - C - instrumental
Huge instrumental hit in 1954 for Bent Fabric and his Piano. It's more a popular instrumental of the time than jazz but it earned him a Grammy way back.
 

ALONE TOGETHER key Cm 4:00
4 bar intro and into the head at 7 seconds, through 3 times in total, no tag at the end.

MP3 DEMO:
J181. ALONE TOGETHER - Cm
key - Cm - range - C to Eb
Superb Trio arrangement, 140 bpm, of the classic jazz standard, great feel and it sits at a great tempo!

ALONE TOGETHER key Dm 5:36
4 bar intro and into the head at 10 seconds, soloing from 1:55, 3:41 and back into the theme at the bridge from 4:48, continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J180. ALONE TOGETHER - Dm
key - Dm - range - D to F
Fabulous Trio arrangement of the classic jazz standard, at a cool tempo and 3 times through in total. Based on Real Book changes.

AMAPOLA key F to Ab 3:57
2 bar intro, thru the head twice but key change to Ab for the very last 16 bars.

MP3 DEMO:
J75. AMAPOLA - F to Ab
key - F to Ab - range - A to Db
Lovely Quartet ballad arrangement, based on a live concert version by Gianni Sanjust, same key and key change included.

AND I LOVE HER key Eb 4:22
8 bar intro and into the main theme at 17 secs, continue thru 3 times in total - 1:32 and 2:47, repeat the last line 4 times and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J137. AND I LOVE HER - organ
key - Eb - range - Bb to Eb
Here's a cool live recorded, actually at a gig, organ based arrangement of this really great Beatles song. Works great with a frontline instrument and/or vocal.

ANTHROPOLOGY
key - Bb playing time - 4:05
The Charlie Parker classic in a super cool half time smooth groove! Once round the head then solos. Dead stop at the end of the head.

MP3 DEMO:
J2. ANTHROPOLOGY

ANY LOVE key Db to Eb playing time 5:37
Copy version of the Norman Brown (guitarist) version of the Luther Vandross song.

MP3 DEMO:
J48. ANY LOVE
key - Db to Eb - playing time 5:37
Cover version of the smooth guitarist Norman Brown's arrangement of the Luther Vandross hit. From the 1994 album After The Storm. Check the song out on YouTube....

ANYTHING GOES key Bb 3:09
4 bar intro and into the head at 7 seconds, 3 times through in total - tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J182. ANYTHING GOES - Bb Jazzville
key - Bb - range - D to D
Great Trio arrangement of the Cole Porter classic standard. Real Book changes.

APRIL IN TORINO key Dm 3:04
4 bar intro and into the head at 9 seconds, continue through twice in total.

MP3 DEMO:
J308. APRIL IN TORINO
key - Dm
Gorgeous Bossa tune from Eddie Higgins and loosely based on this Eddie Higgins Quintet version, but only twice through in total.

AS LONG AS I LIVE key F 6:30
8 bar intro and head starts at 13 secs, continue and solo, with the head back in at 5:25, continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J51. AS LONG AS I LIVE - Jazzville
key - F - playing time - 6:30
Mid tempo TRIO arrangement of this great song composed by Harold Arlen, with lyrics by Ted Koehler.

AU PRIVAVE key F 3:20
4 intro and twice round the head - unison line with the bass/drums ; solos build ; last time - unison with bass then piano is added and finish on a Gb13.

MP3 DEMO:
J11. AU PRIVAVE
key - F - Real Book changes. Playing time - 3:20
Great blues based gem from Charlie Parker - not too fast and not too slow! Grooves long nicely!

AUTUMN LEAVES key Bm 5:36
Based on the Eric Clapton version, similar arrangement and same key. It has extended soloing space so works well in the Jazzville section.

MP3 DEMO:
J281. AUTUMN LEAVES - Bm (Eric Clapton)
key - Bm - vocal range - F# to A (suit baritone and female ranges)
Similar arrangement to the Eric Clapton version from his 2010 album "Clapton". Very safe arrangement, with extended soloing space and strings included as per that version.

AUTUMN LEAVES key Em 3:23
8 bar intro and into the head at 14 seconds, continue through and soloing from 1:15, 2:14, into the bridge at 2:44, slows down to just piano for the very last 8 bars and finish on A13 chord

MP3 DEMO:
J157. AUTUMN LEAVES - Em Jazzville
key - Em - range - B to D
Wonderful lighlty swinging trio arrangement of this timeless standard, room for musicians to solo over and pretty much based on Real Book changes with subs and passing chords thrown in.

AUTUMN LEAVES key Gm 4:08
8 bar intro and into the head at 8 seconds, soloing from 47 seconds, 1:26, 2:04, 2:43, back into the head at 3:21, bass only at 3:40 at bridge, band all in at 3:50 and tight finish!

MP3 DEMO:
J158. AUTUMN LEAVES  Gm Jazzville
key - Gm - range - D to F
Very cool uptempo trio arrangement of the classic standard, lots of soloing space so not suitable for a vocal only.

AUTUMN NOCTURNE key C 6:32
4 bar intro and into the head, 3 times through in total, rit the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J207. AUTUMN NOCTURNE
key - C - range - Ab to E
Wonderful jazz classic in a very lovely Trio arrangement.

AZALEA key F 5:01
4 bar intro and into the song at 13 seconds, continue through the song twice, at 3:43 go back to the bridge, continue through to the end and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J282. AZALEA
key - F - vocal range - C to D
Loosely based on the classic Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington version from their Roulette album. Same key and form, 21/2 times through.
 

BEAUTIFUL LOVE key Dm 4:25
4 bar (half time feel), thru main theme then solos, back to the head at 3:33 and band stop then fill and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J27. BEAUTIFUL LOVE
KEY - Dm - playing time - 4:25
Great jazz classic in a funky groove! Lots of space to solo and keeps mainly to the Real Book changes with a few alternates thrown in!

BELOVED (John Klemmer) key F 6:28
Based on the original John Klemmer version , same key, form with all soloing removed.

MP3 DEMO:
J277. BELOVED (John Klemmer)
key - F
Similar arrangement of this gorgeous tune from saxophonist John Klemmer's album "Finesse".

BERNIE'S TUNE
key - Dm playing time - 3:23
Fab and funky take on the classic jazz gem. Once thru head then solos.
Nice extended ending!

MP3 DEMO:
J3. BERNIE'S TUNE

BETTER THAN ANYTHING key C to Db 3:07
8 bar intro ; through the full song - 8 bars between verses - key change to Db with room to solo for full verse; including 8 bars between next verse; ad lib ending and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J14. BETTER THAN ANYTHING - C to Db Jazzville
key - C to Db - vocal range - G to Bb
Popular jazz vocal favourite.
Same version as F559 except the vibes and solo has been removed to provide soloing space.

BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH key Eb 5:04
4 bar intro, main head at 18 seconds, twice through in total.

MP3 DEMO:
J211. BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH Jazzville
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to Eb
Wonderful ballad in the Real Book key and with similar changes in a classic Trio arrangement.

BLUE AND SENTIMENTAL version 1 key Eb 5:21
4 bar intro and into the theme at 16 seconds, continue through, soloing from 1:28, 2:40, back to the head at 3:52, slow the last line down and finish.

J143. BLUE AND SENTIMENTAL version 1
key - Eb - Real Book key and changes
Great jazz standard and with optional lyrics as well. A classic Hammond organ trio arrangement, moody, gutsy and perfect with a frontline instrument and a vocal take, capturing that quintessential 50's and 60's organ trio sound.

BLUE BOSSA key Cm 4:24
4 bar intro, head twice then soloing and back to the head twice at 3:14 and repeat the last line 3 times and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J42. BLUE BOSSA
key - Cm - playing time - 4:24
This great SWINGING Hammond and drums arrangement gives you loads and loads of soloing space; with a smattering of cool and fresh changes to test your ears!

BLUE IN GREEN
key - C playing time - 4:17
Gorgeous reworking of this hugely influential Miles tune. Funky groove keeps the smoothness going enough to cook!
Real Book version.

MP3 DEMO:
J4. BLUE IN GREEN
Gorgeous reworking of this hugely influential Miles tune. Funky groove keeps the smoothness going enough to cook!
Real Book version.

 

BLUE LOU key Bb 3:04
4 bar intro and into the head at 5 seconds, soloing from 48 seconds, 1:31, 2:13, back to head for the last 8 bars at 2:45 and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J183. BLUE LOU
key - Bb - range - C# to D
Swinging Trio arrangement of this jazz standard. Real Book changes.

BLUE MONK key Bb 4:45
4 bar intro ; twice thru the head ; soloing ; break down for back to head ; repeat head and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J15. BLUE MONK
key - Bb playing time - 4:45
Hammond trio and a cool shuffle groove make this quirky jazz blues move. Loads of soloing space..

BLUE MOON key Eb to E 4:04
8 bar intro ; thru the head then soloing ; key change to E for the last 8 bars and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J18. BLUE MOON jazzville
key - Eb to E 4:04
Very classy arrangement with cool changes and loads of soloing space and a key change for the last 8 bars at the last time thru.

BLUE MOON smooth key Eb 4:48
8 bar intro and into main theme at 21 secs, thru 3 times,

MP3 DEMO:
J66. BLUE MOON Jazzville smooth
key - Eb -  vocal range - C to C
Laidback Smooth arrangement of the Rodgers and Hart classic, 3 times through!

BLUE SKIES key Dm/F 2:48
4 bar intro and into the head at 7 seconds, soloing from 58 seconds, back to the head at 1:49, continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J261. BLUE SKIES Jazzville Trio
key - Dm/F - vocal range - C to Db
Cool Trio arrangement of the Irving Berlin classic, 3 times through and a nice tempo to boot.

BLUESETTE smooth key Bb 6:02
8 bar intro, main theme at 9 secs, 3 times thru the full song form in total.

MP3 DEMO:
J60. BLUESETTE smooth
key - Bb - vocal range  - (optional A) B to E
The classic Toots Thielmans jazz classic.
This version is really geared for musicians to solo over but it can also be used as a vocal first time then soloing and back to the vocal, etc. It's a pretty cool smooth arrangement with a cool groove and extended soloing space.

BLUESETTE smooth version 2 key Bb 4:21
8 bar intro and into main theme at 9 secs, twice thru the FULL song and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J67. BLUESETTE smooth version 2
key - Bb - vocal range - D to G (big range!)
Fresh "vocalese only" - aka Take 6 - arrangement in a smooth groove! Twice thru the full song.

BODY AND SOUL key Ab 4:24
4 bar intro and vocal/instrument in at 15 secs, continue thru, double tempo feel for the 2nd chorus at 2:05, continue, rall at 3:45 for the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J88. BODY AND SOUL - Ab Jazzville
key - Ab - range - E to G
This version is very loosely based on the jazz singer and vocalese master Eddie Jefferson's version. There are many versions by him and here is the youtube search link for versions -
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=body+and+soul+eddie+jefferson
The 2nd demo lets you check out the double tempo feel as the track builds -
DEMO 2 CLICK HERE
Same key, double tempo chorus and similar length. Can also be used purely as an instrumental or vocal and soloing.

BROADWAY key F 5:39
8 bar intro and head in at 9 secs, continue and solo, back in with the last time head at 4:50, continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J52. BROADWAY
key - F - playing time - 5:39
Popular jazz standard in a cool TRIO arrangement, with lots of soloing space and a nice bass breakdown section.

BUT BEAUTIFUL key G 3:25
4 bar intro and into the head at 11 seconds, twice through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J212. BUT BEAUTIFUL Jazzville
key - G - vocal range - C# to E
Trio arrangement of the classic ballad, brighter in tempo and based on the Real Book changes.

BY MYSELF key F 3:04
4 bar intro and into the head at 5 seconds, soloing from 1:02, back to the head at 1:59, continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J262. BY MYSELF Jazzville Trio
key - F - vocal range - E to E
Super Trio arrangement of this wonderful standard written by Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz, 3 times through and a great tempo to solo over.

CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS key F 4:14
4 bar intro and into the main theme at 7 seconds, soloing from 1:06 and 2:05, head again at 3:04, no tag and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J165. CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS Jazzville
key - F - range - C to F
Mid tempo Trio arrangement of this great old standard.

CENTRAL PARK WEST key B 4:31
4 bar intro and into the head at 13 seconds, soloing from 1:16, back to head at 3:18 and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J249. CENTRAL PARK WEST
key - B - Real Book changes but keep to the AB form all the way.
Trio arrangement of the John Coltrane jazz standard, with subtle tempo changes and a couple of double tempo sections during soloing.

CHEEK TO CHEEK key Bb 5:50
8 bar intro and into the theme at 10 seconds, soloing at 1:31, 2:54, back to the head at 4:16, from 5.34 include a tag and a tight finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J166. CHEEK TO CHEEK Jazzville
key - Bb - range - A to D
Classic Trio arrangement of this Irving Berling gem with plenty of soloing space provided.

CHEESECAKE key Cm 6:46
8 bar intro and into the head at 9 secs, continue thru, 4 times soloing from 1:12, 2:15, 3:18 and 4:21, back to the head at 5:23 and finish with the last 4 bars repeated 3 times.

MP3 DEMO:
J127. CHEESECAKE
key - Cm - playing time 6:46
Great Dexter Gordon tune from his Blue Note classic album "GO". Cool TRIO arrangement by yours truly.
 

CHEGA DE SAUDADE (NO MORE BLUES) key Dm and D 7:44
8 bar intro, the head at 10 seconds, soloing from 1:36, 3:02, 4:27, back into the head at 5:53, ad lib tag and let the 8 bar outro finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J195. CHEGA DE SAUDADE (NO MORE BLUES)
key - Dm - playing time 7:44
The classic Antonio Carlos Jobim gem in a Trio arrangement, with plenty of room to solo over!

CINNAMON AND CLOVE key Am 4:18
8 bar intro, full head at 10 seconds, soloing TWICE over the "A" section from 1:40, back to the bridge at 3:06, "A" section again at 3:26, 16 bar outro at 3:43 and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J256. CINNAMON AND CLOVE
key - Am - (vocal range - A to E)
Wonderful Johnny Mandel tune (with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman) in a Trio arrangement, very loosely based on a Zoot Sims version but with a more straighforward form, in the Zoot key. There is also lyrics to this and the key would suit male ranges.

 CLOSE YOUR EYES key Abm 5:35
8 bar intro; thru the head theme; 2 times soloing; back to the head and ad lib ending; rall and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J26. CLOSE YOUR EYES Abm Jazzville
key - Abm - extended version of F681 CLOSE YOUR EYES.
This is the full TRIO version; with lots of soloing space for musicians.

CLOUDBURST key C 2:20
4 bar intro and vocal in at 3 secs, continue thru as per Lambert Hendricks and Ross version.

MP3 DEMO:
J90. CLOUDBURST - C
key - C - range - E to C (optional E)
Same arrangement as J89 but in a lower key.

CLOUDBURST key F 2:20
4 bar intro and vocal in at 3 secs, continue thru as per Lambert Hendricks and Ross version.

MP3 DEMO:
J89. CLOUDBURST - F
key - F - range - A to F (optonal A)
Here's a cool arrangement, loosely based on the classic Lambert Hendricks and Ross song in the original key and same form. John Hendricks provides the lead vocal.

COME ALONG WITH ME key C 3:12
Same form as the Eddie Jefferson version.

MP3 DEMO:
J91. COME ALONG WITH ME
key - C- range - G to G
Another vocalese gem from Eddie Jefferson, original key and form but a TRIO only arrangement.

COMES LOVE key Gm 5:36
8 bar bass and drums intro and into the theme at 14 seconds, soloing at 1:14, 2:14, 3:13, breaks down and into the head at 4:13, repeat the last line 4 times and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J167. COMES LOVE Jazzville
key - Gm - range - D to Eb
Great Trio arrangement, with plenty of soloing space provided and the band builds in intensity throughout the soloing and back down again for the last head.

CRISTO REDENTOR David Sanborn key Gm 5:52
Copy version with a definite ending, no fade.

MP3 DEMO:
J286. CRISTO REDENTOR David Sanborn
key - Gm - original key
A stunning copy of David Sanborn's version from his album "timeagain".
 

DARK EYES key Cm 2:44
4 bar intro and into the head - twice thru at mid tempo, 4 bar drum break and then into bright tempo - 5 times thru for soloing  and once for the head and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J78. DARK EYES demo 1
key - Cm playing time - 2:44
2 Demos to let you check out the 1st tempo and then the 2nd - mid tempo swing to very bright swing. Quartet arrangement.
j78. DARK EYES demo 2

DARN THAT DREAM key G 4:17
2 bar intro and into the head at 8 seconds, twice through, rit the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J213. DARN THAT DREAM version 1 Jazzville
key - G - vocal range - D to E
Classic Trio arrangement of this wonderful ballad, sticking to the Real Book changes.

DARN THAT DREAM key G 3:57
4 bar intro and into the head at 9 sections, three times through in total, 3 time tag for the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J214. DARN THAT DREAM version 2 Jazzville
key - G - vocal range - D to E
Trio arrangement of the classic standard, brighter in tempo than normally associated with, Real Book changes.
 

DAT DERE key Cm 4:52
8 bar intro and into the head (or vocal) at 17 seconds, soloing from 1:22, 2:30, back to the head at 3:36 and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J209. DAT DERE
key - Cm - Real Book
The classic jazz tune written and recorded by Bobby Timmons, and many many others. There is also lyrics, penned and recorded by Oscar Brown Jnr, and various vocal versions by Mel Torme and others. Here's a very 50's sounding Trio version with the iconic Timmons intro included - although not included as an outro.

DEEP PURPLE key Bb 4:17
8 bar intro and into the head then 2 choruses, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J79. DEEP PURPLE Bb Jazzville
key - Bb - playing time - 4:17
Lovely Quartet arrangement of this great old classic in a nice easy tempo.

DEEP PURPLE key F 5:46
4 bar intro, head starts at 6 secs, continue and solo, back to the last head at 4:31, continue, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J53. DEEP PURPLE - F Jazzville
key - F - playing time - 5:46
Lovely mid tempo TRIO arrangement of the cool standard.

DESAFINADO key F 5:37
8 bar intro and into the head at 12 seconds, three times through in total, from 5:15 solo over Fmaj7 - - - / Eb9 - - - for 8 bars and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J215. DESAFINADO Jazzville
key - F - vocal range - B to D
Trio arrangement of this wonderful Antonie Carlos Jobim gem, brighter in tempo and with the classic Bossa feel. Sticks to the Real Book changes.

DON'T GO TO STRANGERS key Bb 4:41
4 bar intro and into the head at 17 seconds, twice through in total, rit the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J216. DON'T GO TO STRANGERS Jazzville
key - Bb - vocal range - A to D
Classic Trio arrangement of this wonderful standard, in the Real Book key and changes.

DONNA LEE key Ab 4:06
8 bar intro and into the head at 11 seconds, soloing from 50 seconds, 1:29, 2:07, 2:45, back to the head at 3:24 and tight finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J203. DONNA LEE - Ab
key - Ab - Real Book changes
Trio arrangement of the Charlie Parker classic, at a more playable tempo! 4 times soloing space included.

DOWN FOR DOUBLE key Bb 3:34
4 bar intro and into the head, soloing from 45 seconds, 1:25, 2:06 and back to the head at 2:46, continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J302. DOWN FOR DOUBLE - Bb
key - Bb - Real book changes
The great Freddie Green, of Count Basie fame, wrote this gem.Here is a Trio arrangement that is not too fast in tempo and 5 times through in total.

DOXY key Bb 5:07
4 bar intro and into the head at 7 seconds - through the head twice and then soloing from 1:05, breakdown of just drums and upright coming out of the soloing and into the head reprise at 4:02, twice through and tight finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J307. DOXY
key - Bb - Real Book changes
The Sonny Rollins jazz standard in a Trio arrangement with all the correct changes and pushes included.
 

EAST OF THE SUN key G 4:36
8 bar intro and into the main theme at 13 seconds, soloing from 1:16, 2:16, back to the head at 3:17, continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J239. EAST OF THE SUN Jazzville
key - G - vocal range - B to Eb (optional E)
Trio arrangement of this jazz classic, more of a swing tempo and a great feel to solo over.

EAST TO WES key Gm 6:32
2 bar click and right into the head at 4 seconds, based on the same form and key as the Emily Remler version.

MP3 DEMO:
J274. EAST TO WES (Emily Remler)
key - Gm - original key
Superb arrangement that sticks to the same form, correct chords and voicings as the original Emily Remler version on her concord album "East To Wes".

ESTATE version 1 key Bm 7:32
8 bar intro, head up to 1:58, soloing 2 times, back to head at 5:25, continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
J82. ESTATE version 1
key - Bm - vocal range - F# to B (suit female range) - playing time - 7:32
One of my favourite Bossa's.... beautiful melody and marvellous structure. This is a brighter Bossa version with some lovely percussion and some lovely chord substitutions used. Well worth finding the lyrics - English lyrics are available as well but it has a huge vocal range.

ESTATE version 2 key Bm 6:16
4 bar intro and into head at 16 secs, soloing, head again at 4 mins, continue and finish.

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J83. ESTATE version 2
key - Bm - vocal range - F# to B (suit female range) - playing time - 6:16
Here is a different arrangement to version 1 - this arrangement is a lovely Bossa ballad version, half time in feel.

EVERYTHING HAPPENS TO ME key Bb 5:44
4 bar intro and into the head at 13 seconds, soloing from 1:55, back to the head at 3:38, continue, slow the last line and finish.

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J263. EVERYTHING HAPPENS TO ME Jazzville Trio
key - Bb - Real Book changes and key - vocal range - Eb to Eb
Lovely Trio arrangement of this great standard, 3 times through in total, slightly brighter in tempo than you'd normally do the song in but it works great.

FALLEN key Eb 4:17
as per the Warren Hill version but no fade!

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J22. FALLEN
key - Eb - Warren Hill cover
Cool smooth jazz song; based on the Warren Hill "LOVE SONGS" album version.

FEE FI FO FUM key Bb 4:02
8 bar intro, into the head at 18 seconds, soloing from 1:11, 2:03, back to the head at 2:55 and finish.

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J250. FEE FI FO FUM
key - Bb - Real Book changes
The Wayne Shorter jazz standard from his classic album "Speak No Evil" in a classic Trio arrangement that includes the album intro.
 

FILTHY MCNASTY key F 3:04
8 bar intro, vocal/instrument in at 11 secs, continue thru the head, soloing from 44 secs, head at 2:06, continue, back to the intro and finish.

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J92. FILTHY MCNASTY - F
key - F - range - Bb to D
Great Horace Silver tune. This TRIO version is loosely based on the Eddie Jefferson vocalese version with ample room for soloing as well!
Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM1T51swFYw

FLAMINGO key F 4:19
4 bar intro; thru the main theme; solos; back to the main theme at 3:10; continue and finish.

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J28. FLAMINGO
key - F - playing time 4:19
Cool mid swing arrangement of the jazz standard. Makes a change from the Bossa feel normally associated.

FLAMINGO key Bb 5:11
4 bar intro, head in at 8 secs, 2 times soloing, head again at 3:40, continue thru and finish.

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J87. FLAMINGO - Bb
key - Bb - playing time 5:11
Very lovely TRIO arrangement of this great old standard.

FOUR key Eb 4:30
8 bar intro (half time feel though) ; play thru the head once then solos - break down; back to the head and finish - dead stop! Based on the Real Book chord changes with a few additions!

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J10. FOUR
key - Eb - playing time - 4:30
Mega-cool groove for this fab Miles Davis gem ; with some cool chord changes added.

FOUR BROTHERS key Ab 3:54
8 bar intro ; thru the head then solos ; last time head and dead stop.

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J13. FOUR BROTHERS
key - Ab - Real Book changes - playing time - 3:54
Wonderful gem from Jimmy Giuffre ; and a huge hit way back for Woody Herman's band. Swinging and happy arrangement.

FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE CADILLAC CLUB key C 5:17
8 bar intro and into the head at 11 seconds - through twice, soloing from 1:19, back to the double head at 4:11 and tight finish.

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J204. FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE CADILLAC CLUB
key - C - Real Book changes
Fabulous groove and great head to play from Bob Berg. Here's a punchy trio arrangement with oodles of room to solo over!

GIANT STEPS key C (Real Book) 5:44
2 bar intro and into the head at 2 seconds, twice round the head, soloing starts at 35 seconds, continue soloing - breakdown sections, pedal sections included etc, some alternate changes as the track develops, back to the head at 5:00, twice through and finish on Ebmaj7.

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J198. GIANT STEPS
key - C - concert key (Real Book)
Trio arrangement of the John Coltrane jazz standard. Not too fast but fast enough for a good work out!

GIMME THAT WINE key F 3:04
4 bar intro and vocal in at 5 secs, continue thru as per the original version.

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J93. GIMME THAT WINE
key - F - original key and form
The wonderful Lambert Hendricks and Ross song , with Jon Hendricks providing the main vocal.

GONE WITH THE WIND key Eb 4:05
4 bar intro and into the head at 7 seconds, 4 times through in total, tag the last line and finish.

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J217. GONE WITH THE WIND Jazzville
key - Eb - vocal range - Eb to F
Trio arrangement of this classic standard, brighter in tempo and sticks to the Real Book changes.

GOOD MORNING HEARTACHE version 1 key F 6:50
4 bar intro and into the head at 12 seconds, soloing starts from 1:47, 3:46, back to the head at 4:57, slow the last few lines and finish.

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J145. GOOD MORNING HEARTACHE Jazzville version 1
key - F - Real Book key and changes
Classic Hammond organ Trio arrangement of this wonderful standard. Brighter in tempo than it's normally done and perfect to solo over!

GRAVY WALTZ key C 3:23
8 bar intro and into the head at 12 seconds, continue through the head, soloing at 58 seconds, 1:44, back into the head at 2:30, continue through and tight finish on 2nd beat. (4 times in total)

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J259. GRAVY WALTZ
key - C - vocal range - C to E
Written by Ray Brown with lyrics by Steve Allen, this  cool 3/4 gem can also serve as a vocal and instrumental but is equally at home as a jazz vehicle for soloists.

HAVE YOU MET MISS JONES version 1 key F 4:48
8 bar intro and into the theme at 14 seconds, continue through, soloing at 1:05, 1:57, 2:48, head again at 3:39, 3 time tag and finish.

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J147. HAVE YOU MET MISS JONES - F Jazzville version 1
key - F - Real Book key and changes
Classic Hammond Trio and a classic shuffle groove for this Rodgers and Hart gem!

HERE'S THAT RAINY DAY key E 5:58
8 bar intro and into the head at 13 seconds, loosely based on a live 1965 Wes Montgomery version, 8 bar break included,  soloing from 2:03,at 3:40 8 bar break, back to the head at 3:53, at 5:29 8 bar outro included.

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J199. HERE'S THAT RAINY DAY - E
key - E - range - B to C#
Trio Bossa arrangement that is loosely based on a live 1965 Wes Montgomery in London version, the 8 bar breaks between the head are included throughout.
 

HERE'S THAT RAINY DAY key G 7:24

4 bar introduction and into the head at 13 seconds, continue and solo, back to the head at 5:20, continue and rall the last line then finish. This is a very lovely trio arrangement of the hugely popular jazz classic.

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J54. HERE'S THAT RAINY DAY - G Jazzville
key - G - playing time - 7:24
This is a very lovely trio arrangement of the hugely popular jazz classic.

HERE'S THAT RAINY DAY key G 4:05
4 bar intro and into the head at 7 seconds, 4 times through in total, repeat the last line 3 times and finish.

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J218. HERE'S THAT RAINY DAY - G swing
key - G - vocal range - D to E
Trio arrangement of this jazz classic, brighter in tempo and using Real Book changes.

HI-FLY key C 4:37
4 bar intro and into the head at 8 seconds, continue through and soloing from 1:12, 2:15, back to the head at 3:20, continue through and finish on B11.

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J184. HI-FLY
key - C - range - F to F
Trio arrangement of the Randy Weston jazz classic, using Real Book changes. There is also a lyric, as covered by Mel Torme, Lambert Hendricks and Ross and others.
 

HOLY LAND key Db 7:36
Similar form and feel as the David "Fathead" Newman version, 2 beat click at 45 secs, into tempo for the head. Continue through, soloing, etc Back to the main theme at 5:51 and finish as per above version.

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J74. HOLY LAND
key - Db - original key.
Based on the track from the David "Fathead" Newman album "THE HOUSE OF DAVID".
Similar in instrumentation - Hammond, Guitar and Drums and similar in tempos, feel, etc.

HOW HIGH THE MOON smooth key G 3:07
8 bar intro (in on the 8th bar) - 3 times thru in total. Tag the last line 3 times, rall and finish.

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J62. HOW HIGH THE MOON smooth
key - G - vocal range - C to D
"Smooth" arrangement of the jazz classic, slightly reggae in feel with a half time groove. Three times thru in total.

HOW HIGH THE MOON smooth version 2 key G 3:08
4 bar intro and into the main theme at 12 secs, 3 times thru, 3 times last line tag, rall and finish.

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J68. HOW HIGH THE MOON smooth version 2
key - G - vocal range - C to D
Similar tempo to J62 but in a straight feel and no reggae vamp.. Three times thru..

HYVAILLEN key C to Eb 3:31
4 bar intro and into the theme at 10 secs, continue thru as per the original, including the key change with rits and ralls..

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J114. HYVAILLEN
key - C to Eb
Very lovely tune by the Antti Sarpila Swing Band, which the track is loosely based on.

I CAN'T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE version 1 key F 2:54
4 bar intro and into the main theme at 4 secs, continue thru 4 times in total - 42 secs, 1:20, 1:59, tag the last line and finish.

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J138. I CAN'T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE - organ version 1
key - F - range - D to D (optional E)
A live recorded, at a gig, organ based arrangement of this really great old standard. Works great with a frontline instrument and/or vocal.

I CAN'T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE version 2 key F 3:20
4 bar intro and into the main theme at 7 secs, continue thru the song 3 times in total - 1:05, 2:03, tag the last line and finish.

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J139. I CAN'T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE - organ version 2
key - F - range - D to D (optional E)
A live recorded, at a gig, organ based alternate arrangement of this really great old standard. Works great with a frontline instrument and/or vocal.

I CAN'T HELP IT key Ab 5:11
8 bar latin intro, into head at 20 seconds, this version is loosely based on the Emmet Cohen version here and they leave out the 4 bar breakdown after each complete head and I've done the same going into the soloing. So, it's head, straight into soloing twice and then I've added the 8 bar intro again and back into the head. From 4:20  there is a double chorus ("i can't help it..")  and finish on Eb7+9 and some flourishes. So, 4 times through in total.

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J309. I CAN'T HELP IT
key - Ab - vocal range - Gb to A
The incredible Stevie Wonder song that scored a hit for Michael Jackson, the musicality here is typically "Stevie" - subtle, classy and always right. Here is a Trio arrangement that is loosely based on the Emmet Cohen version with guest vocalist. Be aware this is not purely a vocal vehicle, it's aimed at musicians first with lots of soloing space provided. If you havn't listened or watched any of Emmet Cohens playing in his various youtube videos with the incredible collection of musician friends then they are a joy to behold! Wonderful playing from everyone and a real treat for music lovers. The chart is in the Real Books.

I COVER THE WATERFRONT key G 5:01
4 bar intro and into the main theme at 9 seconds, continue through, soloing at 1:18, 2:29, back to the head at 3:38 and finish.

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J240. I COVER THE WATERFRONT - G Jazzville
key - G - vocal range - E to E
Super Trio arrangement of this golden standard, more of a swing tempo and in the key of G! In my Real Books there are 2 versions, the most popular soloing key is F but this Real Book version was in G.

I DON'T WORRY ABOUT A THING key C 3:36
4 bar intro and vocal in 10 secs, continue thru, soloing, vocal back in at 2:50, continue and finish.

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J94. I DON'T WORRY ABOUT A THING
key - C - original key https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEEWFTZmNhk
Mose Allison gem, great piano player and quirky, blues based vocals combined to make a great fresh sound in 1962.
Here's a TRIO arrangement with added soloing space.

I LOVE THE LIFE I LIVE key Bb 3:36
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 secs, vocal thru, soloing from 1:10, back to the bridge at 2:44, continue and finish.

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J96. I LOVE THE LIFE I LIVE
key - Bb - original key https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VqZw6hreVM
Mose Allison gem, TRIO arrangement with extended soloing space.

I LOVE YOU smooth key F 3:06
4 bar intro and into the main theme at 12 secs, 3 times thru, tag the last line and finish.

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J69. I LOVE YOU smooth
key - F - vocal range - Bb to F
Harder edge to this funky smooth arrangement of the Cole Porter classic.....3 times through.

I REMEMBER CLIFFORD key Eb 7:30
1 bar piano pickup and into the intro at 4 seconds - easy to latch onto, then into the main theme at 25 seconds, continue through 3 times in total - the 2nd time stays in ballad tempo for soloing, reprise the intro section again at 6:49 and finish.

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J235. I REMEMBER CLIFFORD Jazzville
key - Eb - Real Book changes, vocal range - C to F
Wonderful Benny Golson jazz classic in a superb Trio arrangement. There are lyrics to this but it is aimed really at soloing musicians.
 

I REMEMBER YOU key Eb 2:59
4 bar intro and into the head at 6 seconds, soloing from 1:02, head in at 1:58, continue and tight finish.

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J264. I REMEMBER YOU Jazzville Trio
key - Eb - vocal range - Ab to Bb
Superb Trio arrangement of this great old standard, the key is also suitable for a typical female vocal range, 3 times through in total and a tempo that moves along nicely.

I SHOULD CARE key C 4:41
4 bar intro and into the head at 8 seconds, 4 times through in total, 3 time tag and finish.

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J220. I SHOULD CARE Jazzville
key - C - vocal range - C to D
Trio arrangement of this classic standard, using Real book changes and brighter in tempo.

I THOUGHT ABOUT YOU key F 4:41
4 bar intro and into the head at 8 seconds, 4 times through in total, tag the last line and finish.

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J221. I THOUGHT ABOUT YOU Jazzville
key - F - vocal range - D to G
Trio arrangement of this great standard, oodles of soloing space provided and a great tempo. Real Book changes.

I WANT A LITTLE GIRL key Eb to F 6:13
4 bar intro and into the head at 10 seconds, soloing from 1:39, 3:08, key change to F and into the head at 4:35, continue and finish.

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J266. I WANT A LITTLE GIRL Jazzville Trio
key - Eb to F
Trio arrangement of the jazz classic with extended soloing space and a key change for the repeat of the head.

I WISHED ON THE MOON key Bb 4:34
4 bar intro and into the head at 8 seconds, continue through, soloing from 1:12, 2:15, back to the head at 3:20, continue and finish.

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J185. I WISHED ON THE MOON Jazzville
key - Bb - range - C to Eb
Great Trio arrangement of this classic gem, at a great tempo. Real Book Changes.

I'LL BE SEEING YOU key Eb 4:08
4 bar intro and into the head at 7 seconds, continue through, soloing space from 1:02, 1:57, back to the head at 2:52, no tag and finish - 4 times through in total.

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J293. I'LL BE SEEING YOU - Eb Jazzville
key - Eb - vocal range - C to Eb (only suitable for a vocal if there is an additional musician.)
Wonderful Trio arrangement, much brighter in tempo and aimed at the soloing musician.

I'LL REMEMBER APRIL key G 5:38
4 bar intro and into the head at 6 seconds, continue through, soloing from 1:23, 2:40 and back to the head at 3:57, continue through, from 5:07 tag the last section and finish on Gmaj7+11.......

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J159. I'LL REMEMBER APRIL Jazzville
key - G - range - E to E
Great Trio swing arrangement of the classic jazz standard.

I'LL REMEMBER APRIL key G 5:55
8 bar intro and into the head at 9 seconds with a Bossa A section and a swing B and C section, back to Bossa for the last A and swing B section, then swing all the way for the soloing from 1:04, 1:59, 2:54, 3:49, back to the head at 4:43, 8 bar outro at 5:36 and finish with C9+11.

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J238. I'LL REMEMBER APRIL Jazzville version 2
key - G - Real Book changes (intro not included)
Super arrangement of this old musician's favourite! Trio, bossa, swing, bossa, swing then do your thing and swing is king!

I'M IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE key C 4:43
4 bar intro and continue through the head, soloing from 1:13, 2:16, back to the head at 3:20, at 3:37 there's a superb 1 bar  unison that decends chromatically from G13 down (with chord inversions to fit the melody) for all to play, continue through, at 4:25 half time tag and finish. 4 times through in total.

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J299. I'M IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE Jazzville
key - C - vocal range - C to E
Superb Trio arrangement of this classic standard, lightly swinging in tempo with some tasty chord changes and comping as the track builds.

I'M OLD FASHIONED key F 4:04
4 bar intro and into the head at 7 seconds, 4 times through in total and finish.

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J219. I'M OLD FASHIONED Jazzville
key - F - vocal range - A to D
Trio arrangement of this Jerome Kern and Johnny Mercer standard in a brighter tempo and using Real Book changes.

I'VE GOT A FEELING I'M FALLING key F 6:38
4 bar intro and head starts at 6 secs, continue and solo, back to the head at 5:32, continue, tag the last line and finish.

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J55. I'VE GOT A FEELING I'M FALLING
key - F - playing time - 6:38
Mid tempo arrangement of the old Fats Waller tune.

I'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN Jazzville key Eb 5:45
4 bar intro and into the main song at 7 secs, continue thru, soloing from 1:51, 3:32, back into the bridge at 4:33 (lovely breakdown section) and continue thru,3 time tag of the last line and finish.

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J128. I'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN Jazzville
key - Eb - range - Bb to F
Wonderful TRIO arrangement of this hugely popular standard. Aimed at the musician or vocal and musician, with lots of soloing space provided.

I'VE NEVER BEEN IN LOVE BEFORE key Bb 5:10
4 bar intro and into the head at 7 seconds, 5 times through in total and finish.

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J236. I'VE NEVER BEEN IN LOVE BEFORE Jazzville
key - Bb - Real Book changes, vocal range - Bb to Eb
Wonderful Trio arrangement of this classic showtune and hugely popular jazz standard.

IF I FELL key G to Bb 4:06

The If I Fell backing track is a beautifully played song and my version has a 1 bar introduction, leading into the refrain at 4 seconds and into the main theme at 28 seconds, continue thru, key change to Bb at 2:16, soloing over the 2nd verse and back into the bridge at 2:47, continue thru, repeat the last line, ralling the 2nd time at 3:45 and finish. The arrangement of this song is based on a Jack Jezzro (guitarist) of Greenhill Records version.

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J115. IF I FELL
key - G to Bb
 

IF YOU COULD SEE ME NOW key Eb 5:25
2 bar intro and into the theme at 11 seconds, soloing at 2:38, back into the head for the last verse at 4:29, slow the last line and finish.

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J168. IF YOU COULD SEE ME NOW Jazzville
key - Eb - range - D to F
Gorgeous and slow Trio arrangement of this wonderful jazz standard.

IF YOU LIVE key F 3:24
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 secs, vocal thru, soloing from 1:13, vocal once thru at 2:19, continue, ad lib over the riff and finish.

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J95. IF YOU LIVE
key - F - orginal key https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbF19retHMk
Mose Allison gem, same key and tempo, TRIO arrangement plus extended soloing space.

IN A MELLOW TONE key Ab 4:19
8 bar intro, 4 times thru in total - head starts at 13 secs, soloing starts at 1:14, back to the head at 3:10, continue thru and finish.

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J117. IN A MELLOW TONE
key - Ab - range - Eb to F
Lighlty swinging TRIO arrangement of this classic Ellington tune. Extended soloing space and suitable for a vocal as well.

IN A MELLOW TONE smooth key Ab 4:02
8 bar intro, 4 times thru in total - head in at 13 secs, soloing twice and back to head at 2:57 and finish.

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J118. IN A MELLOW TONE smooth
key - Ab - range - Eb to F
Fabulously Funky take on the old Ellington gem.....head back to the 70's with a dirty Rhodes, a funky bass and the funkiest of drummers!

IN A SENTIMENTAL MOOD smooth key F 4:49
3 bars and pick up into the main theme on bar 4, 8 secs in, continue thru 3 times, no tag and finish.

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J70. IN A SENTIMENTAL MOOD smooth
key - F (Dm) - range - C to G
There's a funky groove to this Smooth arrangement of the Duke Ellington classic. Three times through.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE key Eb 3:06
Similar arrangement, form and key as the Bud Shank and Chet Baker version.

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J278. IN TIMES LIKE THESE
key - Eb
Superb cover of the Bud Shank and Chet Baker gem from their album "California Dreaming". This Burt Bacharah song never sounded so good!

IN WALKED BUD key Fm 4:20
8 bar intro, into the head at 10 seconds, soloing from 50 seconds, 1:31, 2:12, 2:52, back into the head at 3:32 and last line unison dead stop.

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J193. IN WALKED BUD
key - Fm - range - Ab to C
Thelonius Monk classic in a swinging Trio arrangement. There is also lyrics for this, it's been recorded by Carmen McRae, John Hendricks and others.

IN YOUR OWN SWEET WAY key Bb 5:24
8 bar intro and into the head at 18 seconds, soloing from 1:31, 2:45, 3:57, into the bridge head from 4:33,( breaks down here), last verse at 4:52, continue and finish.

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J194. IN YOUR OWN SWEET WAY
key - Bb - range - D to F
The classic Dave Brubeck tune in a cool trio arrangement, nice tempo and the Bbmaj#11 is included in the head and throughout - some charts don't use it, some do! Lyrics have also been done for this, covered by Carmen McRae and others.

INDIANA (BACK HOME AGAIN IN) key F 4:50
8 bar intro and into the head at 9 seconds, 6 times soloing from 42 seconds, head again at 4:01, 3 time tag and finish.

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J192. INDIANA (BACK HOME AGAIN IN)
key - F - range - C to D
The popular jazz classic in a swinging Trio arrangement, with loads of soloing space provided.

ISN'T SHE LOVELY key Eb 4:01
2 bar intro and pickup, head, soloing times 4, back to the head at 3:11 and finish.

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J125. ISN'T SHE LOVELY - Eb
key - Eb - range - Eb to Bb
The Stevie Wonder classic in a half time smooth groove, loosely based on the David Sanborn version from his album "Time Again".

IT AIN'T NECESSARILY SO key Gm 4:33
8 bar intro and into the head at 7 seconds, through the head - only 2 bars between verses, bridge section at 37 seconds, verse again at 51 seconds, soloing full form from 1:06, 2:04, back to head at 3:02, 3 time tag of the 8 bar last section (forget the original "ain't necessa" section) and finish.

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J288. IT AIN'T NECESSARILY SO - Gm
key - Gm - (vocal range - D to G)
Based on a wonderful live youtube clip of Dave O'Higgins and his Trio playing the Gershwins Classic, 3/4 time and at 197bpm. Wonderful playing from all and here's a superb track from yours truly, 4 times through in total.

IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU key Eb to F 5:32
4 bar intro and into the head at 8 seconds, soloing from 1:09, 2:09, at 3:08 key change to F  and solo in F, back to the head at 4:11, continue through, tag the last line and finish.

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J265. IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU Jazzville Trio
key - Eb to F - vocal range - Bb to C
Wonderful standard in a Trio arrangement with extended soloing space, a nice key change for extra soloing and a brighter tempo.
 

IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRING key G 5:00
2 bar intro and into the theme at 7 seconds, twice through in total, slow the last line and finish.

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J205. IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRING - Jazzville
key - G - Real book changes, suitable for a male vocal range of D to D
Lovely trio arrangement of this timeless standard, not too slow, and based on the Real Book changes.

IT NEVER RAINS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (Tony Toni Tone) key Cm - original key 5:39
Based on a smooth jazz version by Alexander Boynton Jr , with a definite ending.

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J245. IT NEVER RAINS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - Tony Toni Tone
key - Cm - original key - playing time - 5:39
Similar arrangement of a smooth jazz version of this 90's RnB US hit for the band Tony Toni Tone.
Musicians, particularly smooth jazz and soul based artists, seem to be drawn to the cool chord changes and the overall vibe of the song. This arrangement is in the original artist key but the arrangement is based on the smooth jazz link and with a definite ending.

IT RAINED AGAIN LAST NIGHT key G 5:10
4 bar intro and into the head at 18 seconds, continue through as per the vibist Christian Tamburr form, soloing space included.

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J311. IT RAINED AGAIN LAST NIGHT
key - G - original key
Really gorgeous tune from Christian Tamburr and this version is loosely based on the Christian Tamburr live studio version, played beautifully by the band.

JOY SPRING key F playing time 5:09
Sticks close to the classic original feel with the pushes in all the right places and lots of soloing space provided.
Real Book changes.

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J5. JOY SPRING
key - F - Real book chart.

JUST A BALLAD FOR MY BABY key Bb 4:38
2 bar intro and into the head at 9 seconds, same form as the Freddie Redd Quintet version, same key.

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J287. JUST A BALLAD FOR MY BABY
key - Bb - original key
Superb Trio arrangement of the Freddie Redd Quintet "Shades Of Redd" Blue Note album version.

KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONG key Ab (Fm) 3:28
8 bar intro and into the head at 14 seconds - "I heard he sang a good song..", continue through as per the original song form (you can solo over the verses and chorus after the head) and finish.

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J222. KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONG
key - Ab (Fm) - vocal range - Ab to Bb
Super Trio arrangement of the Roberta Flack classic song, brighter in tempo and keeps to the original song form. Real Book changes.
 

KNEEDROPS key Bb 4:49
8 bar intro and into the head at 8 secs,continue through the head, lots of soloing space, back to the head at 4:05, band hits (to solo over) and finish.

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J108. KNEEDROPS
key - Bb - playing time - 4:49
Loosely based on the same form and tempo as the Jan Morks version of this Lil Hardin Armstrong composition. The Jan Morks key is A. Quartet arrangement.

LA VIE EN ROSE key C 3:58
4 bar intro and into the head,  3 times through in total, tag the last line and finish.

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J298. LA VIE EN ROSE Jazzville
key - C - vocal range - B to E
A superb Trio arrangement of the Edit Piaf classic and loved by musicians to solo over.

LAURA smooth key C 4:15
4 bar intro (swing half time groove), main theme in at 10 secs, thru the head, soloing then back to the main theme and finish.

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J61. LAURA smooth
key - C - vocal range - D to E
A fresh feel to this "smooth" arrangement of the classic standard - nice sounds and a cool groove!

LAURA smooth version 2 key C 4:24
8 bar intro and in at 19 secs, continue thru - 3 times thru in total.

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J63. LAURA smooth version 2
key - C - range - D to E
Another fresh arrangement of the classic standard, smooth grooves and cool changes.

LIKE SOMEONE IN LOVE version 1 key C 4:20
4 bar intro and into the theme at 7 seconds, soloing starts at 1:06, 2:05, back to the head at 3:04, continue and 3 time tag and finish.

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J149. LIKE SOMEONE IN LOVE - C Jazzville version 1
key - C - Real Book key and changes
Classic gritty Hammond Trio arrangement, perfect tempo and loads of soloing space.

LIL' DARLIN' key F 5:16
4 bar intro, 3 times thru in total - into the head at 13 secs, soloing from 1:48, back to the head at 3:25 or continue soloing and come back in at for the last section from 4:12, continue, end as per the Count Basie version - rit and phrase with the "band" and finish.

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J119. LIL' DARLIN'
key - F - range - F to Eb
I can't describe how good the Count Basie versions are of this Neal Hefti gem, the best section playing ever!
Here's a great TRIO arrangement with ample soloing space, also suitable for the vocal version - DON'T DREAM OF ANYBODY BUT ME

LITTLE BOAT key Bb 4:51
8 bar intro of Bbmaj7 and B13 and into the head at 16 seconds, through the head, soloing from 1:17, 2:18, back to the head at 3:19, 8 bar outro of Bbmaj7 and B13 and finish.

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J312. LITTLE BOAT
key - Bb
Superb Trio arrangement of this classic latin and easy listening gem.

LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY key F 3:50
8 bar intro and into the head at 13 seconds, 4 times in total, repeat the last line twice and finish.

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J223. LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY Jazzville
key - F - vocal range - Bb to Eb
Swinging Trio arrangement of the Jerome Kern classic standard, Real Book changes.

LOST MIND key Bb 5:20
4 bar intro and vocal in at 12 secs, vocal thru, soloing from 1:47 vocal back thru the song again from 3:21, repeat the last line and finish.

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J97. LOST MIND
key - Bb - original key https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk345PK5gBA
Another Mose Allison gem, in a TRIO arrangement, with extended soloing space provided.

LOVE FOR SALE key Bb 5:38
4 bar intro and into the head at 6 seconds, soloing from 1:23, 2:40, back to the head at 3:57 (with a breakdown over 1st A section), continue, 3 time tag and finish ( last chord is an Eb9). 4 times through in total.

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J303. LOVE FOR SALE - Bb Jazzville
key - Bb - Real Book changes but keeping to Eb7 to Bb- & Bb7 for the A sections.
Superb Trio arrangement of the Cole Porter classic standard. a bright swing tempo that is punchy with a funky groove from the bass and drums over the A sections during the head and then a straight ahead typical rhythm section for soloing.

LOVE GETS OLD key Eb 3:14
Same form as the Chris Botti version, same key.

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J124. LOVE GETS OLD Pianotrak
key - Eb - original form and key
Based on the Chris Botti version from his album "A Thousand Kisses Deep".

LOVER MAN key F 3:31
4 bar intro and into the theme, continue through once - back to the bridge at 2:04, continue through, repeat the last line 3 times, rit the last time and finish.

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J283. LOVER MAN  - F Acoustic Guitar
key - F - vocal range - D to D
Acoustic Guitar arrangement of the classic jazz standard, in the Real Book key - the only changes to the Real Book chord progressions are bars 6 & 7, 14 & 15 and 30 & 31 and the changes are:
/ - Bb7 - Eb13 - /Abmsus4 Db7 Gm7 C11 /
A nice alternate to the Real Book changes. These changes are included in some Real books and Jazz standards books and you'll hear them on many recordings. It's a pretty short track in comparison to my usual Jazzvilles but perfect for an intimate melody only take.

LOVER MAN key F 6:41
4 bar intro and into the head at 16 seconds, 3 times through in total, and the last time going back to the head (from 4:18)  includes some nice pedal points over the 1st A section. Rit the last line (there are light cues) and finish.

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J284. LOVER MAN - F Trio
key - F - Real Book Changes
Superb Trio arrangement, sticking to the Real Book changes, of this classic jazz standard.

LOVER MAN key F 6:23
4 bar intro (half time feel); head then soloing; for the ending repeat the last line 3 times; ralling and finish.

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J32. LOVER MAN Jazzville smooth
key - F - Real Book changes - playing time - 6:23
Half time grooviness on this Real Book based version.

LUCKY SEVENS key Bb 4:24
2 bar count in and 8 bar intro (unison intro, hence the 2 bar count in), continue thru the head , lots of soloing space and back into the head at 3:28 and finish as per the original version.

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J109. LUCKY SEVENS
key - Bb - playing time - 4:24
Great tune from the John Jorgenson Quintet album "Ultraspontane". Similar arrangement and feel, and perfect for a lead instrument.

MIDNIGHT BLUE key Fm 4:51
8 bar intro and into the head at 12 seconds, soloing from 1:08, 8 bar intro again at 3:26 and head from 3:39, finishing on C7+9 then Bb13....

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J196. MIDNIGHT BLUE
key - Fm - Real Book changes, playing time 4:51
Cool Trio arrangement of the Kenny Burrell jazz classic.

MIDNIGHT RAMBLER key Ab 2:39
1 bar fill and then in with the intro and into the head, continue through as per the original Sam "the man" Taylor version.

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J310. MIDNIGHT RAMBLER
key - Ab
Based on the classic track from the revered sax player Sam The Man Taylor for early RnB & rock'n roll sax players everywhere. The youtube recordings aren't very good quality but you'll get the overall vibe going on with punchy organ sounds, a beefy baritone, great guitar fills and a wonderful up front sound from Sam.

MISTY Jazzville key Eb 7:04
4 bar intro - 3 times thru in total - into the head at 14 secs, soloing from 2:19, add the end tag, rall and finish.

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J120. MISTY Jazzville
key - Eb - range - Bb to F
Beautiful TRIO arrangement of this jazz standard, lovely tempo and some lovely changes added throughout.

MISTY Jazzville smooth key Eb 6:13
4 bar intro, 3 times thru in total - head starts at 12 secs, continue thru, soloing starts at 2 mins, add the end tag at 5:31, rall, vocal and Rhodes for the last line and finish,

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J121. MISTY Jazzville smooth
key - Eb - range - (optional G low note) Bb to F
Wonderful freshness in this smooth groove arrangement - great feel, cool sounds, subtle changes and builds.. perfect for a muso to put his stamp on!
 

MOCHA SPICE key D 5:01
1 bar click and right into the head, same form, key and length as the Emily Remler version.

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J275. MOCHA SPICE (Emily Remler)
key - D - original key
Trio arrangement of the Emily Remler track from her album CatWalk that sticks closely to the form, tempo, same key and length as the original version.

 

MONKEY JUMP key G 2:16
1 bar drum fill and into the riff at 3 seconds, continue through as per the Junior Walker and the All Stars version.

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J294. MONKEY JUMP
key - G
Copy version of the Junior Walker and the All Stars Motown single from 1964.