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Vocal Jazz Repertoire List
Assembled by Dick Johnson, Stevens Point Area Senior H.S.

1. All Blues, arr. New York Voices, UNC Jazz Press
Difficult 5-part version of the Miles Davis tune, with rhythm section and optional horns.

2. A-Train, arr. Steve Zegree, Shawnee Press #A-2009
A good fast tempo swing chart for the beginning ensemble, with rhythm section or piano.

3. Bridge Over Troubled Water, arr. Kirby Shaw, Shawnee #A-1906
The perfect inspirational closer for any concert, piano or rhythm section and optional horns.

4. Blackbird, arr. Daryl Runswick, HLeonard #08740434
Nice King's Singers 4-part a cappella arrangement.

5. But Beautiful, arr. Steve Zegree, Shawnee Press #A-1991
Easy ballad with rhythm section or piano.

6. Blue Monk, arr. Dave Cross, UNC Jazz Press
A great 2-part introduction to the blues for beginning ensemble with rhythm section.

7. Button up your Overcoat, arr. Gene Puerling, Warner Brothers
Clever 4-part Hi-Lo's arrangement with piano or rhythm section.

8. Caravan, arr. New York Voices, UNC Jazz Press
Break-neck spped makes for a challenge for both singers and a "hot" rhythm section--great fun.

9. Chattanooga Choo-Choo, arr. Mac Huff, Columbia #T3200CC1
Easy 4-part swing arrangement of the popular '40s tune.

10. Christmas Song, arr. Gene Puerling, HLeonard #07539063
Great arrangement of the classic Mel Torme tune with interesting 4-part jazz harmonies. Rhythm section.

11. Deck the Hall, arr. Gene Puerling, Shawnee Press #A-1311
Rather difficult a cappella "theme and variations" format, of familiar Christmas carol, verses alternating traditional harmonies with jazz harmonies.

12. Georgia on my Mind, arr. Gene Puerling, Warner Brothers #SVJP001
A "must-do" 4-part arrangement of the classic Hoagy Carmichael tune for the progressing ensemble. Some challenging chords, with rhythm section.

13. How High the Moon, arr. Steve Zegree, HLeonard #07357659
Cookin' swing chart as recorded by Manhattan Transfer with piano or rhythm section.

14. I'll Be Home for Christmas, arr. Steve Zegree, Shawnee Press #A-1929
Easy 4-part harmonies with piano.

15. I'll Be Seeing You, arr. Phil Mattson, HLeonard #08603316
A great sentimental a cappella arrangement for progressing groups.

16. It Had to Be You, arr. Steve Zegree, Warner Brothers #08602118
Easy "crowd pleasing" Harry Connick, Jr. tune with piano or rhythm section.

17. I've Got You Under My Skin, arr. Phil Mattson, HLeonard #08683340
The perfect Frank Sinatra swing tune for the beginning ensemble, SAB or SATB with rhythm section.

18. Like Someone in Love, arr. April Arabian-Tini, Shawnee Press #A-1972
A relaxed swing tune with easy jazz harmonies. Rhythm section.

19. Lovelight, Gary Fry, Fry-By-Night Music #O-9201
Pop-Funk beat with rhythm.

20. Love Walked Right In, arr. Steve Zegree, HLeonard #08704361
Easier 4-part a cappella piece--short and sweet.

21. More I Cannot Wish You, arr. Phil Mattson, HLeonard #08602192
Nice 4-part ballad arrangement of the "Guys and Dolls" tune.

22. Operator, arr. Kirby Shaw, HLeonard #08661001
Great Gospel-style version recorded by Manhattan Transfer.

23. Overture to the Marriage of Figaro, arr. Ward Swingle, UNC Jazz Press.
Incredible 8-part a cappella arrangement. Super-challenging Mozart for the group with outstanding musicians.

24. Organ Fugue, arr. Ward Swingle, UNC Jazz Press
Difficult 8-part a cappella version of Bach's "Little Fugue in G Minor".

25. Pavanne for a True Musical Prince, Milcho Leviev, UNC Jazz Press
Captivating 4-part a cappella tune in 7/8 time and ostinato style bass line.

26. Ray's Rockhouse, arr. Steve Zegree, HLeonard #07357821
Great transcription of the Manhattan Transfer recording of the Ray Charles classic, with piano or rhythm section.

27. Rock-a-Bye Baby, arr. Michelle Weir, HLeonard #07360817
Cute SSAA arrangement for the girls who are looking for a challenge.

28. Ruby Baby, arr. Roger Treece, UNC Jazz Press
A funky shuffle arrangement of the Donald Fagan version.

29. Sir Duke, arr. Lars Edenroth, UNC Jazz Press
Hip SSATB "Real Group" a cappella version of the Stevie Wonder tune.

30. Tuxedo Junction, arr. Jerry Nowak, HLeonard #07357940
Good beginners chart in the "laid-back" swing style.

31. What a Wonderful World, arr. Phil Mattson, UNC Jazz Press.
Beautiful harmonies to the Louis Armstrong tune featured in "Good Morning, Vietnam.

32. Yesterday, arr. Gene Puerling, Shawnee Press #A-1338
7-part a cappella "Singers Unlimited" version of the Lennon/McCartney tune.

33. You Can Call Me Al, arr. Farrell, UNC Jazz Press
Solo with easy backup vocals of Paul Simon's tune recorded on "Graceland", with rhythm section.