Vocal Solo/Jazz Ensemble Series

This standard tune from 1945 has consistently remained a favorite with jazz musicians. Featuring a timeless melody, beautifully scored background parts, and a medium swing style, this standout chart f...

Originally composed for the 1935 movie Top Hat starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, this classic has remained a jazz favorite ever since. Arranged in a very comfortable key for female vocalists, t...

Recorded by countless jazz artists ranging from Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto to Miles Davis and Frank Sinatra, Jobim's refined classic is a welcome addition on any program. This chart is sure to be a...

Arranged in a medium tempo Bossa style, this standard is a natural for vocalists. Jerry's smooth arrangement includes nice accompaniment lines as well as a feature section for the full ensemble.

This well-known Latin classic has been recorded by many jazz artists and lends itself to an easy relaxed feel. Written in a very comfortable range for vocalists, this exceptional chart by Mark Taylor...

Smooth bossa nova sophistication describe this classy chart. With its lyrical melodic style and terrific-sounding band accompaniment, this is truly a standout feature for a vocal soloist.

Grade 3-4. (Nowak) Bb

Noten für Big Band mit Gesang von 'Beyond The Sea' arrangiert von Jerry Nowak.

This clever and catchy jazz standard has been recorded notably by Diana Krall, but also by Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong. Arranged in a comfortable swing style this is a terrific feature for vocal...

Recorded by countless jazz artists through the years (including three times by Frank Sinatra), this song features a classic melody and an easy-going medium swing style. Nicely scored here for big band...

This Ellington classic is one of the best swing tunes ever written. This makes an outstanding vocal feature, yet your band will have a great time with it as well.

Comfortable for just about any singer, Jerry's swingin' chart on this classy jazz standard is a perfect addition to any program.

Recorded by many artists (including James Taylor) Mark's version for vocal soloist is written in a medium swing style with a moderate vocal range, and features well-written background figures.

One of the great torch songs of all time, here is a medium swing version of Cry Me a River with a bluesy edge. This one will be fun to perform!

One of Peggy Lee's first recorded hits with the Benny Goodman Orchestra was this bluesy swing tune. The vocal part is not that difficult and Jerry's accompaniment works great.

Featured prominently in the movie A Star Is Born, the hit song Shallow, recorded by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, enjoyed success on the pop charts as well as winning numerous awards. This classy sett...

Featured in all of the popular Toy Story movies, the big band version recorded by Robert Goulet (as the voice of Wheezy) is the most memorable. In a similar style, Mark Taylor brings a fresh setting o...

Arranged here in a light rock style, this timeless song from the hit musical Annie is sure to bring a smile. Perfectly scored to sound great, and a natural choice for vocalist.

Written specifically for Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul released this as a single in 1967 and it became one of her signature songs. Here's a powerful version for vocal solo and jazz ensemble sure...

Few standards have maintained the staying power of this popular ballad, having been recorded by such luminaries as Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby to more recent versions by Harry Connick Jr. , Barbra S...

Made famous by the Ray Charles recording, here is a classic tune that everyone knows. Featuring one of the best-known melodies of all time, this easy arrangement for vocal soloist is easy to put toget...

This Rodgers and Hart standard has been recorded countless times and remains a popular choice for singers and instrumentalists alike. Mark's lush setting can also be used as a tenor sax feature and in...

Grades 3-4. (Nowak) Bb

Over the years, this enduring standard has had many notable recording, such as Joe Williams, Peggy Lee and many others. Sammy's swingin' chart is a natural choice for any vocalist. A winner!