Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement with Vocal

Description: Swing - Difficult

Publisher: Jazz Lines Publications

This classic Sinatra arrangement from the pen of Quincy Jones comes from 'It Might As Well Be Swing' album, recorded in 1964 with the Count Basie Orchestra. This song, along with Luck Be a Lady; My Kind of Town; New York, New York; and a few others helped cement Sinatra's unique, memorable, and often imitated style and image.

This is a very laid back, swinging arrangement (a la Count Basie) that allows the singer to shine. Trumpet 1 gets to a E6, trumpet 2 to a C6 and trombone 1 gets to a Bb4. As a result of those high notes, we have marked this arrangement as difficult.

This publication was prepared using Quincy Jones's score and the original set of parts used during the recording session - this is not a transcription.

Full Score
Vocal
2 Alto Saxophones
2 Tenor Saxophones
Baritone Saxophone
4 Trumpets
3 Trombones
Bass Trombone
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Vibraphone/Xylophone (Optional)
Drums

Trumpet 1: E6
Trumpet 2: C6
Trombone 1: Bb4
Vocal Key: A flat to C to D flat to A
Vocal Range: A flat below staff (lowest note) to D flat in staff (highest note).