(Duke Ellington’s introspective ballad with harp and strings) – originally scored to feature clarinet (or other Bb instruments). There are alternate solo parts for violin or oboe. This one is perfect for classical soloists – <em>no improvisation required</em>.
Recorded by Dominick Farinacci on his CD Lovers, Tales, and Dances– this beautiful tune by Ivan Lins is set intimately for soloist and strings. Trumpet/flugelhorn feature with an option for soprano or tenor sax. Improvisation is optional.
Arrangements of tunes made famous by the Count Basie band. For orchestra with a jazz quintet – tenor sax, trbn, pno, bs, drms, opt gtr. Designed to feature to a female vocalist (key of Bb). Can also substitute the vocal performance for a piano solo.