BAUBLES BANGLES AND BEADS key C 2:53 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 15 secs, stays in 3/4 tempo all the way - continue through, piano solo at 1:25, vocal back in at 1:57 with "you'll..glitter and gleam so.....", continue through, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1287. BAUBLES BANGLES AND BEADS - C Pianotrak
key - C - vocal range - G to G#
Wonderful 3/4 piano arrangement of this classic showtune from "Kismet". Quirky,  with a slight swing and a great feel, that is perfect for a cool vocal.

BEAUTIFUL LOVE key Gm 2:46 ACOUSTIC GUITAR solo and PIANO solo REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 6 secs, continue thru the song, acoustic guitar and piano solo solo from 53 secs, vocal back in at 1:42, continue thru and finish.

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F1069. BEAUTIFUL LOVE - Gm
key - Gm - vocal range - F# to A
Mid tempo Quartet arrangement of this wonderful old standard.

BECAUSE OF YOU key Ab 3:28 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
2 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:41, vocal back in at 2:04 with "because of you, the sun will shine.....", continue through, slow the last line down and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1960. BECAUSE OF YOU - Ab Trio
key - Ab - vocal range - F to Ab
Lovely Trio arrangement of the classic Tony Bennett hit, and covered by a miriad of great singers and musicians.

BEWITCHED theme key F 2:49 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, continue through the song, piano solo at 1:19, vocal back in 1:33 at with "before I knew what you were doing..", continue through and finish as per the Peggy Lee version.

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F1461. BEWITCHED theme - F
key - F - vocal range - F to G
The theme song that is based on the Peggy Lee 3/4 jazz waltz version of the hugely popular US television series "Bewitched". Extended just a tad and slightly slower than the original tempo, in the original Peggy Lee key.

BEYOND THE BLUE HORIZON key Ab 3:20 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, vocal through twice, piano solo at 2:02, vocal back in at 2:30 with "I see a new horizon...", continue through, at 2:57 sing again "beyond the blue horizon lies a rising sun".

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M2190. BEYOND THE BLUE HORIZON - Ab
key - Ab - vocal range - B to Eb
Lovely Quartet arrangement with light guitar fills and then rhythm guitar 2nd time through. Loosely based on the same type of arrangement as Lou Christie and other popular MOR versions (the original 1930's melody is different, as is the Nat King Cole version.

BEYOND THE SEA key Ab 3:35 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 secs, continue thru the song, piano solo at 1:34, vocal back in at 2:17 with "it's far....beyond the stars...", continue thru and finish as per the Nikki Parrott version.

MP3 DEMO:
F1251. BEYOND THE SEA - Ab
key - Ab - vocal range - Eb to G
Very lovely arrangement, loosely based on the Nikki Parrott version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvSjmtIHhaQ
A full tone down and without the extended soloing (check the song form above), similar instrumentation and using brushes instead of sticks. Same arrangement as F1250 except a full tone lower.

BEYOND THE SEA key Bb 3:35 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 secs, continue thru the song, piano solo at 1:34, vocal back in at 2:17 with "it's far....beyond the stars...", continue thru and finish as per the Nikki Parrott version.

MP3 DEMO:
F1250. BEYOND THE SEA - Bb version 2
key - Bb - vocal range - F to A
Very lovely arrangement, loosely based on the Nikki Parrott version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvSjmtIHhaQ same key but without extended soloing (check the song form above), similar instrumentation and using brushes instead of sticks.
 

BEYOND THE SEA key Eb 3:41 SAX SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 17 secs, continue thru the full song, sax solo at 1:57 (over the 2nd "A" section only) and vocal back in at 2:21 with "it's far....beyond the star......", continue thru, at 3:11 repeat "and never again.... I'll go sailing.....", at 3:20 repeat "and never again...... I'll go... .........sail.............sail..............ing" and finish. Once you hear it it's easy!

M1313. BEYOND THE SEA - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to D
Great new band and orchestra arrangement of this popular standard, the most famous versions being Charles Trenet (La Mer), Bobby Darin and George Benson.

BLACK VELVET key Em 4:13 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 secs, continue thru - 4 bar break between verses, PIANO solo after the bridge and vocal back in at 2:54 with a double chorus - stay in tempo for the ending and ad lib / finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GF155. BLACK VELVET - Em
key - Em - vocal range - A to C
Fresh arrangement of the hugely popular Alannah Myles hit, more in keeping with the feel and groove, but with a "live feel...".. and a cool piano solo! 

BLUE EYES CRYING IN THE RAIN key Bb 2:55 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 10 secs, continue thru, short piano solo at 1:26, vocal back in at "someday when we meet up yonder, we'll stroll hand in hand again....", continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F920. BLUE EYES CRYING IN THE RAIN
key - Bb - vocal range - F to Ab
There's something very lovely about this old country gem that scored a big hit for Hank Williams and Willie Nelson. Here's a really nice TRIO arrangement.

BROADWAY key Db 2:59 TROMBONE REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 secs,  vocal through twice, trombone solo at 1:54, vocal back in at 2:20 with "out of town...", continue and finish.

MP3 NO SOLO DEMO:
F1312 no solo. BROADWAY - Db
key - Db - vocal range - original song form - Ab to Bb, Dakota Staton version - Ab to Eb (suit higher female ranges)
Based on the Dakota Staton version of the jazz standard from her classic Capitol album "The Late Late Show", same key, similar instrumentation and form.

BROWN GRASS key Db 4:43 TENOR SAX SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 16 seconds, continue through as per the original Gregory Porter version - original key and does include a Tenor Sax vst plug in solo - available with the solo removed.

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M1799. BROWN GRASS - Db
key - Db - vocal range - F to Db (optional F top note)
Wonderful trio arrangement of this song from Gregory Porter's Liquid Spirit album, original key, same form and does include a Tenor Sax solo.

BUONA SERA key Eb 3:03 SAX SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 10 secs, continue thru as per the Prima version, including the vocal break at 1:01 and into the swing version, sax solo at 1:53, vocal back in at 2:14 and continue, back into the tango feel at 2:24, continue and finish as per the Prima version.

MP3 DEMO:
M954. BUONA SERA - Eb
key - Eb (original key) - vocal 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.

BUSY LINE key D 2:53 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 4 secs, vocal thru, piano solo at 1:03, vocal back in at 1:42 and sing the song again and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1010. BUSY LINE - D
key - D - vocal range - A to B
Quirky gem from the "Chee Chee" girl, singer pianist - Rose Murphy. This quartet arrangement is in a slightly more manageable key.

BUSY LINE key F - original key - 2:53 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 4 secs, vocal thru, piano solo at 1:03, vocal back in at 1:42 and sing the song again and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1011. BUSY LINE - F
key - F - vocal range - C to D
As F1010 but in the original Rose Murphy key.

BUT NOT FOR ME key G 3:37 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 6 seconds, vocal through twice, piano solo at 2:16, vocal back in at 2:30 with "with love to lead the way" (or the alternate lyrics), continue through and tag the last line and finish.

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F1637. BUT NOT FOR ME - G Trio
key - G - vocal range - G to A
Trio arrangement of the Gershwins' classic standard, in a typical female range.

BY THE FIRESIDE key C 3:33 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 seconds, vocal through, short piano solo at 1:44, vocal back in at 2:07 with "we'll see our hopes and dreams dear...", continue through and finish.

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F1707. BY THE FIRESIDE - C Trio
key - C - vocal range - F# to B
A very classy Trio arrangement of this old Ray Noble gem from the 30's. Check out the Jo Stafford 50's recording on youtube.

BYE BYE BLACKBIRD key F 3:11 Electric Piano solo removed!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, vocal through twice, electric piano solo at 1:54, vocal back in at 2:21 with "no one here can love or understand me....", continue, tag the last line, vocal ad libs and finish.

M1548. BYE BYE BLACKBIRD - F smooth
key - F - vocal range - D to C
Super duper funky groove on this one! Funky drums, groove bass, gritty electric piano and a cool Hammond laying chords, and a few cool substitutions to keep everyone interested!

CALL ME IRRESPONSIBLE key C 3:18 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 10 seconds, continue through, short piano solo at 1:36, vocal back in at 1:54 with "do my foolish alibis bore you..", continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1381. CALL ME IRRESPONSIBLE - C Trio
key - C - vocal range - F to A
Wonderful new Trio arrangement of this classic standard, lightly swinging and perfect for any quality vocalist.

CALLING YOU key Bb 5:00 SAX SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, continue through the song, sax solo at 2:19 (this arrangement is based on the original movie theme form - the soloing section is in Db), vocal back in at 2:48 with the chorus "I..........I........ am calling you..", verse again at 3:16, chorus at 3:46 and again at 4:15 and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1799. CALLING YOU - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - F to Bb (optional C)
Stunning song from the movie "Bagdad Cafe" and covered by lots of great singers. The Natalie Cole version is the standout one for me. Here's a wonderful arrangement in the original key.

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GF181. CAN'T BUY ME LOVE - D
key - D - vocal range - A to A
The Beatles classic in a reworked arrangement.

CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU key D 4:13 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:58 over one verse, vocal back in at 2:26 with the 2nd verse "shall I stay...would it be a sin...",  continue through and repeat the last line from 3:40 - "for I can't help.....falling in love(3:47)... ..............with(3:51)............... you(3:54)............." and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2266. CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU - D Trio
key - D - vocal range - A to C#
Very laidback Trio arrangement, in an 8's feel, of the very lovely Elvis Presley hit.

CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS key Ab 2:42 ACCORDION SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, vocal through, accordion solo at 1:20, vocal back in at 1:54 with "never again... through with love...", continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1992. CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS - Ab
key - Ab - vocal range - Eb to Ab
Superb Accordion Quartet arrangement of this classic standard, covered by all the great vocalists and musicians of the day.
Same arrangement as F1991 except a full tone lower.

CLOSE TO YOU key A 3:20 GUITAR SOLO REMOVED!
16 bars intro (double tempo latin groove), vocal in at 20 seconds, continue through the song, acoustic guitar solo at 1:45, vocal back in at 2:08 with "on the day that you were born the angels got together......", continue through, and don't repeat "just like me, they long to be, close to you..." - at 2:50 sing "ahhhhhhhhh.... close to you" twice and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1385. CLOSE TO YOU - A Latin
key - A - vocal range - F# to B
Fantastic latin arrangement of the classic Carpenters song, acoustic guitar and upright bass and a fabulous Bossa groove. No key changes. Same arrangement as F1384 except a full tone higher.

CLOUDY MORNING key C 3:26 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:40, vocal back in at 2:21 with "and then that... cloudy morning...", continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1887. CLOUDY MORNING - C
key - C - vocal range - C to E
Wonderful old standard covered by Tony Bennett for his "Here's To The Ladies" album. Here's a lovely Trio arrangement in a great tempo.

CLOUDY MORNING key F 3:26 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, continue through, piano solo at 1:39, vocal back in at 2:21 with "and then that... cloudy morning... slowly cleared.....", continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1703. CLOUDY MORNING - F
key - F - vocal range - F to A
Wonderful and classy old standard, covered by Julie London, Carmen McRae, Peggy Lee and many others. Here's a very lovely Trio arrangement.

COLOUR MY WORLD (COLOR MY WORLD) key F 3:10 FLUTE REMOVED!
Chicago Original key and form.

MP3 DEMO:
GM378. COLOUR MY WORLD (COLOR MY WORLD) - F
key - F - original key
Arrangement loosely based on the original Chicago song.

COME BACK TO ME key Ab 3:14 JAZZ GUITAR REMOVED!
8 bar intro; vocal thru twice - sing both verses; jazz guitar solo; vocal back in at "have you gone... to the moon"..; continue and finish.

MP3 NO SOLO DEMO:
F2092 no solo. COME BACK TO ME - Ab
key - Ab - vocal range - F to G
Great song covered by Matt Monro; Claire Martin; Nancy Wilson and loads of other great singers. Here's a great arrangement at a super bright tempo! Same arrangement as F612 except a full tone lower.

COME FLY WITH ME key F 4:04 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 16 secs, vocal thru, short piano solo at 2:07 (over the 2nd "A" section), vocal back in at 2:30 with"once i get you up there....", continue and ad lib the ending from 3:32 ("ie let's fly away....") and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1028. COME FLY WITH ME - F latin
key - F - vocal range - F to A
Latin is the theme here in this cool arrangement of the Sinatra hit!

COME FLY WITH ME key F 3:01 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal starts at 5 secs, continue thru, short piano solo at 1:27 (over the 2nd "A" section), vocal back in at 1:43 with "once I get you up there...", continue thru, repeat the last line 3 times and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1027. COME FLY WITH ME - F swing
key - F - vocal range - F to A
Swinging trio arrangement of this hugely popular Sinatra hit!

COME PRIMA key Bb 2:52 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 16 secs, continue thru, piano solo at 1:19, vocal back in at 1:52 with "come prima, come prima, I can thrill...", continue thru and finish.

M1375. COME PRIMA - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - D to D
Lovely TRIO arrangement in a very lovely ballad arrangement, that gives a bit more meaning to the song than the pretty bland 50's 12/8 versions that became hits.

COME RAIN OR COME SHINE key Ab 4:58 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 18 secs, vocal thru, short piano solo at 2:23, vocal back in at 2:55 with "I guess when you met me..", continue, ad lib and tag the ending and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1086. COME RAIN OR COME SHINE - Ab Trio
key - Ab - vocal range - Ab to G
Moody TRIO arrangement, with some really lovely changes thrown in, of this great Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer classic.

COMES LOVE key Gm 3:46 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, continue through 2 verses (2nd verse starts at 1:11), piano solo at 2:16, vocal back in at 2:49 with "that's all brother / don't try hidin", continue, 4 time repeat of the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1609. COMES LOVE - Gm
key - Gm - vocal range - D to Eb
Wonderful Trio arrangement of this quirky old standard, covered by all the greats, in a pretty cool and sleazy tempo!

COTTON FIELDS key F 2:41 GUITAR SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 6 seconds, vocal through, Electric guitar solo at 1:39, vocal back in at 2:00 with "when i was a little bitty baby...", continue through the verse and at 2:25 repeat "in them old.. cotton fields back home" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM889. COTTON FIELDS - F
key - F - vocal range - C to D
The old Lead Belly gem, with the form based on the Creedence Clearwater Revival version (they only repeat the same verse and chorus but there are other verses to add, as per the original LeadBelly version). Here's a fresh arrangement, brighter in tempo and in a lower key than Creedence Clearwater Revival, their key was A.

COTTON FIELDS key G 2:41 GUITAR SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 6 seconds, vocal through, Electric guitar solo at 1:39, vocal back in at 2:00 with "when i was a little bitty baby...", continue through the verse and at 2:25 repeat "in them old.. cotton fields back home" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM890. COTTON FIELDS - G
key - G - vocal range - D to E
The old Lead Belly gem, with the form based on the Creedence Clearwater Revival version (they only repeat the same verse and chorus but there are other verses to add, as per the original LeadBelly version). Here's a fresh arrangement, brighter in tempo and in a lower key than Creedence Clearwater Revival, their key was A.
Same arrangement as GM889 except a full tone higher.

COUSIN DUPREE key F (solo in G) 4:04 ELECTRIC PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
Based on the Steely Dan version - ends with "how's about a kiss for your cousin Dupree" 4 times and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM260. COUSIN DUPREE
key - F - vocal range - cover key
Arrangement based on the Steely Dan song from the 2000 album "Two Against Nature", with a definite ending and an Electric Piano solo.

CRAZY (Gnarls Barkley) key Dm 3:39 HAMMOND ORGAN REMOVED!
16 bar intro and vocal in at 18 secs, continue thru the full song form and repeat the chorus at 3:06 and finish - omit the very last "ooooos" section.

MP3 NO SOLO DEMO:
M999. no solo CRAZY (Gnarls Barkley) - Dm
key - Dm - vocal range - D to D
The massive hit for the duo Gnarls Barkley,but in a more manageable key and with a classy latin twist. Puts a whole new slant on the song!

CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE key C 3:11 GUITAR SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, continue through as per the Michael Buble version except no key change at the end - stays in the same key all the way.

M1605. CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE - C
key - C - vocal range - C to E
Loosely based on the Michael Buble big band version (great band and great arrangements!) of the Queen song. Same key without the key change at the end - same key all the way.

CRAZY LOVE key G to A 3:44 GUITAR SOLO REMOVED!
2 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, continue through as per the original Michael Buble form and same keys. Guitar Solo included.

MP3 DEMO:
GM725. CRAZY LOVE - G to A
key - G to A - vocal range - D to F#
A very similar arrangement to the Michael Buble hit version, in the original keys, key change included.
The Guitar Solo is not based on the original solo. A 2 bar intro is included.

GM223 DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY key D 4:33 ALL GUITARS REMOVED!
Intro and vocal in at 23 secs, continue thru as per the original, brass and guitar solo at 2:14, vocal back in at 2:42 with " and if you.. should see her......", continue, double chorus and finish.

MP3 NO SOLO DEMO:
GM223. DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY - D
key - D - vocal range - D to D (a full tone lower than the original)
The amount of times that this Mavericks song must still get airplay, I so wish I'd written it! Now, depending on how you look at things musically - it either ticks all the boxes for you or you hate it with a passion! Here's a slightly latin tinged arrangement, still keeping to the same riffs and format, but in a lower key!