Sentimental Journey
Co-written by Les Brown for his own Orchestra, Sentimental Journey was a great hit for Doris Day, & this version remains as the definitive standard for the tune. It has to be played bluesy, laid back, softly & not too fast! The brass lines...
Star Eyes
This chart flows nicely and supports the singer well. Helen O'Connell also recorded a version of this song in 1953. That version featured strings, celeste, a harp, flute, clarinets and bass clarinets. There aren't any complicated passages nor are ...
Swinging On A Star
One of the all time great standards which is always popular with audiences.
The full band intro gives a good clear lead into the vocals. No instrumental passages - just plenty of well crafted backing and fills from the various sections....
That's My Style
That's My Style is the late, great Peggy Lee at her laid back best. This tune is so relaxed it is almost horizontal, yet the band's support of the vocalist is just perfect. Loud and snappy where it needs to be, yet in places as laconic as the voca...
Thou swell
Big Band Girl Vocal. Adapted by Jerry Sheppard for intermediate level ensemble from Natalie Cole's "Unforgettable" album and in the same key. A really lively up tempo chart with a 'get up and go' feel right from ...
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