Jazz Ensemble with Vocal Solo

This appealing jazz standard is a great way to feature your vocal soloist and liven up a concert. The style is medium swing, the key is F, and every section of the band gets a chance to shine.

Recorded by Mariah Carey in 1994, this familiar tune has become a perennial holiday favorite. Arranged here as a vocal or tenor sax solo feature with big band, the opening rubato section is followed by a

Reminiscent of the classic version by Count Basie, here is a terrific medium swing setting of this familiar standard for vocal solo with jazz ensemble. In the event a vocalist is not available, an optional

Here's Jerome Kern's fabulous standard in a swinging arrangement by Roger Holmes. With tasty accompaniment figures and a relaxed feel, your vocalist will have a blast singing this chart, and sound great

This soulful arrangement of the patriotic favorite, skillfully crafted by Mike Tomaro, is perfect for jazz concerts! Written to feature either a vocal or alto sax soloist, it gives you plenty of flexibility

Perhaps no popular Christmas standard has the instant recognition than that of Frank Loesser's Baby, It's Cold Outside! Often performed as a vocal duet for a girl and guy, this versatile

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

Vince Guaraldi's touching ballad from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will feel as familiar as an old friend. This feature for vocal soloist makes a simply wonderful addition to your holiday concert! Vocal in

The swingin' Quincy Jones arrangement of this standard was a Frank Sinatra signature tune.  Here's the authentic version edited and adapted for today's bands by Mike Tomaro. Vocal key: B-flat.

Released by Queen in 1979, this iconic hit adapts beautifully for vocal soloist with jazz ensemble, with its rollicking shuffle style and infectious simplicity and charm. This feel-good tune will be

Adapted from the arrangement that John Clayton did for Dianne Reeves and the WDR radio big band in Cologne, Germany, here is a moderately slow and sultry swing version of the Duke Ellington favorite.

Award-winning pop singer Norah Jones made this tune climb the charts, and it's easy to see why so many people like it. The haunting, beautiful melody and smooth harmonies make it an incredibly appealing

Composed in the '50s, this entertaining holiday tune has been recorded notably by Kay Starr, and more recently by the Brian Setzer Orchestra. For vocalist and big band, this is a dynamic and swingin'

From the Broadway musical "The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd," this fabulous standard is popular again with a stunning rendition by Michael Buble. Capturing the bluesy flavor of this

Recorded by Barbara Morrison with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra for "The L.A. Treasures Project," this powerhouse arrangement is a study in contrasts. The sparse and quiet opening gradually builds to

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

A patriotic anthem for the ages, this contemporary ballad has already established itself as a standard! Beautifully scored for vocal soloist and jazz ensemble, this arrangement makes a powerful statement

Adele's chart-topping song of the year is skillfully arranged here by Paul Murtha as a power ballad for jazz ensemble and vocalist. This superb setting can also be used as a feature for an alto saxophone

From the recording by Shirley Horn in 1992, this wonderful ballad went on to become her signature song. This version for vocalist with jazz ensemble is a touching and sensitive tune for any soloist. In the

Penned by Jimmy McHugh and Dorothy Fields and first introduced in 1928, this familiar song has gone on to become one of the most recorded standards of all time, including recently by Tony Bennett with Lady

Originally recorded in 1984 by Stevie Wonder, here is a smooth version in a cha-cha style that provides a very appealing setting for vocalist. Mossman uses some harmonic twists and turns, interesting and

Originally co-written and recorded by Peggy Lee in 1960, this upbeat swinger exudes a great message and positive energy. It's perfect for a singer to add their own personality and connect with the audience.