Sing Us (SK-8)
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Jazz choir (13 voices with piano, bass and drums) - Level 5
SKU: NC.VJ1317
Composed by Jones & Hendricks. Arranged by Ward Swingle. Jazz, Rock. Swingle Singers Series. Octavo. Published by UNC Jazz Press (NC.VJ1317).(Jones/Hendricks) (Level 5) 13 voices, piano, bass and drums. Thad Jones wrote this Jazz/rock composition for the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis big band of Village Vanguard fame. Jon Hendricks has added some fine, meaningful lyrics. In this arrangement, the singers simply replace the big band. There is a wonderful opening tutti theme which is then developed in the various sections (including a virtuosic passage for saxophones) and restated tutti at the end.