RETURN TO PARADISE key G 3:48
Intro as per the Shirley Horn version, vocal in at 37 secs, continue thru - no solo - back to the bridge section, continue and ad lib ending.

MP3 DEMO:
F807. RETURN TO PARADISE
key - G - range - G to B
Here's a real gem! The wonderful Shirley Horn covered this song on her album "Here's To Life". I've based my arrangement on the feel and style of the version but without a solo and in a higher key. Also suitable for lower Male ranges.

RHODE ISLAND IS FAMOUS FOR YOU key F to F# to G 3:42
Piano intro and vocal in with the verse at 12 seconds "every state has something.....", continue through with piano then into tempo at 38 seconds and main song starts at 42 seconds "copper.. comes from Arizona...", continue through as per the Nancy LaMott version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCqvU4KjKqQ , same keys and feel with 2 key changes, no solo included.

MP3 DEMO:
F1427. RHODE ISLAND IS FAMOUS FOR YOU
key - F to F# to G - range - A to B (optional D)
Classic Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz song in a lovely TRIO arrangement, including the verse, that's based on the Nancy LaMott version -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCqvU4KjKqQ
 

RIO DE JANEIRO BLUE key Cm to Dbm 4:48
8 bar intro and vocal in at 17 secs, continue thru as per the Randy Crawford and Joe Sample version. My solo included over the correct changes, key change included with a shorter ending. (No Solo version also available).

MP3 DEMO:
F1219. RIO DE JANEIRO BLUE
key - Cm to Dbm - range - Bb to B (optional Db)
Wonderful TRIO version, loosely based on the Randy Crawford and Joe Sample version from their 2006 album "Feeling Good". Original key.

RIVER DEEP MOUNTAIN HIGH key Bb 3:20
11 bar intro and vocal pickup on the 12th bar, at 15 secs, continue thru - no solo - at 2:18 4 bar break leading to the bridge, vocal starts the bridge at 2:24, continue, straight into the chorus at 2:46, continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1080. RIVER DEEP MOUNTAIN HIGH - Bb TRIO
key - Bb - range - F to A (intro in F)
Very cool and punchy TRIO arrangement of the Tina Turner classic!

ROCKIN' CHAIR key Bb  3:43
piano pickup then 4 bar intro; vocal thru - no solo - back to "my dear old aunt Harriet..."; continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F719. ROCKIN' CHAIR - Bb
key - Bb - range - Bb to A
Wonderful Hoagy Carmichael song in a contemporary 12/8 Livetrak arrangement, and Hammond organ providing some cool licks.

ROUTE 66 key C 2:36
8 bar intro, vocal in at 12 secs, continue thru, short piano solo at 1:25 and vocal back in at 1:42 with "well you go thru St Louis..", continue and end similar to the Nat Cole version.

MP3 DEMO:
F851. ROUTE 66
key - C - range - G to G
TRIO arrangement of this popular blues tune. Best version for me has to be by Nat King Cole but it's been covered by the Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry and lots of other artists.

S'WONDERFUL - key Bb 2:56
8 bar intro ; vocal thru twice ; solo ; vocal back in at "you've made my life...." and tag the ending/ad lib.

MP3 DEMO:
F71. S'WONDERFUL
key - Bb - range - Bb to B
Hugely popular Gershwin standard sung by every popular vocalist. An original Livetrak arrangement.
 

S'WONDERFUL key Bb 2:57
4 bar intro; vocal thru TWICE - no solo - tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F673. S'WONDERFUL - Bb latin
key - Bb - range - Bb to B
Smooth latin arrangement of the Gershwin classic.

S'WONDERFUL key G 2:05
8 bar intro; vocal thru TWICE - no solo; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F674. S'WONDERFUL - G
key - G - range - G to G#
New Livetrak swinging trio arrangement.

SAN FRANCISCO (open your golden gate) key - refrain in D and main song in G and F 3:40
as per the Judy Garland Carnegie Hall '61 version. (and various youtube live versions)

MP3 DEMO:
F811. SAN FRANCISCO (open your golden gate)
key - D (refrain),main theme in G and F - copy of the Judy Garland version.
Here's a very cool cover of the classic Judy Garland '61 Carnegie Hall parody version.
I've added 2 demos, 2nd demo below:
SAN FRANCISCO main theme demo

SATIN AND SILK key G 2:41
2 bar strings intro and vocal in with the verse at 6 seconds "since my trips have been extensive..everywhere"..., continue through with a similar feel, pace and then into tempo as per the 1957 MGM Classic "Silk Stockings" movie version featuring Janis Paige - youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbgSJ2u1Hyw

MP3 DEMO:
F1438. SATIN AND SILK
key - G - range - original key and range
Fantastic arrangement of this great Cole Porter tune from the movie Silk Stockings, based on this movie version.
A 2 bar intro has been added. Check out the youtube clip from the movie.

SATIN DOLL key G 2:31
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; mute trpt solo ; vocal back in at "she's nobody's fool" ; continue ; tag the last line twice and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F282. SATIN DOLL - G
key - G - range - D to A
Hugely popular Ellington jazz standard. Singers include Nancy Wilson ; Sarah Vaughan ; et al! Realtrak 70's Rhodes Quintet sound!!!

SATURDAY NIGHT IS THE LONELIEST NIGHT OF THE WEEK key G 2:49
4 bar intro; vocal thru twice; short piano solo; vocal back in at "saturday night is the loneliest night of the week.. I sing the songs.."; continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F742. SATURDAY NIGHT IS THE LONELIEST NIGHT - G
key - G - range - E to G (optional B)
Massive Sinatra hit and covered by loads of great singers, in a fresh trio arrangement.

SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME key G to Ab 3:32
8 bar intro, vocal in at 16 secs and continue thru the song - no solo - vocal goes back to "baby don't you know I love you so..." at 2:16 and key change at 2:31 for the last verse, continue and repeat the last line twice and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F826. SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME - G to Ab
key - G to Ab - range - (D)G to Bb (low note is optional)
Livetrak TRIO swing arrangement of this popular Drifters hit, that can work equally well for the other sex! Simple change the lyrics to suit the girl's take on things..
 

SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME version 2 key G to Ab 3:46
8 bar intro, vocal in at 16 secs and vocal all the way, back to "hey baby don't you know I love you so" at 2:24 and key change for the last verse at 2:41, continue, repeat the last line twice and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F827. SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME version 2 - G to Ab
key - G to Ab - range - *(D) G to Bb          *(optional low note)
More laidback Livetrak arrangement of the classic Drifters hit - change the lyrics to suit the girl's perspective.
 

SAVE YOUR LOVE FOR ME key D 5:06
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; omitting the last time tag section ; short piano solo ; vocal back in at " runaway , if I were wise...." ; continue and add the tag section ; rall and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F364. SAVE YOUR LOVE FOR ME
key - D - range - G to B (C optional)
Gorgeously obscure ballad in an equally gorgeous Realtrak arrangement. Singers include Nancy Wilson ; British singer Claire Martin et al.

SAVE YOUR LOVE FOR ME key D 4:18
8 bar intro and vocal in at 24 secs, vocal continue through and omit the very end section (only sing at the very end) - no solo - vocal back to "I can feel it....." at 2:33, continue through and add the very end tag section - "you may have fun with the crowd.." at 3:37 and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1305. SAVE YOUR LOVE FOR ME Pianotrak
key - D - range - G to B (optional C last time end section)
Gorgeous song that's been covered by all the greats and a jazz instrumental favourite as well. Here's a very lovely piano only arrangement.

SECRET LOVE key Bb 3:18
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, vocal through, short orchestral solo at 1: 44 (over the second A section) and vocal back in at 2:16 with "now I shouted from the highest hill...", continue through, slow down and at 2:48 sing again slowly "and my secret love's no secret any more" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1593. SECRET LOVE - Bb orchestral
key - Bb - range - F to Bb
Wonderfully expressive arrangement in a nice easy tempo for a vocal (also suitable as a ballroom foxtrot!). The song that will forever be synonymous with the late Doris Day!

SECRET LOVE key G 2:25
8 bar intro; vocal thru twice - no solo - tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F738. SECRET LOVE - G
key - G - range - D to G (suit lower ranges)
Great Livetrak trio swinging arrangement of this great Doris Day hit!

SECRET LOVE - key C 3:16
8 bar intro; vocal thru twice; short piano solo over the 2nd "A" section; vocal back in at bridge and last line repeat 3 times (2nd time a semi tone up and then back down again) and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F14. SECRET LOVE 2011
key - C - range - G to C
2011 Livetrak trio swing arrangement of the great Doris Day song.

SECRET LOVE - key Bb 2:45
8 bar intro; vocal thru; short solo over the 2nd "A" section; vocal back in at "now I shouted" ; repeat "my secret love's no secret" twice and then repeat whole last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F67. SECRET LOVE Bb Bossa
key - Bb - range - F to Bb
New Bossa version of this Doris Day classic. Singers also include the great Carmen McRae to George Michael.
2011 Bossa Livetrak arrangement.
 

SECRET LOVE key Bb 2:56
8 bar intro and vocal in at 14 secs, continue thru, synth solo at 1:35 over one verse, vocal back in at 2:02 with "now, I shouted from the highest hill.....", continue thru, repeat the last line 3 times and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1121. SECRET LOVE Bb smooth
key - Bb - range - F to Bb
Livetrak Smooth arrangement of the classic Doris Day gem. Around 140 bpm,  with a cool Rhodes piano and some cool synth soloing! Available with the solo removed.

SECRET OF LIFE key F 3:22
8 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal through 1st verse, 2nd verse in at 55 seconds, continue vocal through all the way,
based on the live versions by Marilyn Maye.

MP3 DEMO:
F1518. SECRET OF LIFE - F
key - F - range - F to A (optional C)
Wonderful James Taylor song in a Trio arrangement, loosely based on the various versions by the wonderful Marilyn Maye.
 

SEE THE DAY key Gm 4:16
8 bar intro, vocal thru as per the original, piano solo, vocal back in at 3:28 with a chorus and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F808. SEE THE DAY
key - Gm - F to G
Really cool TRIO arrangement of the Dee C. Lee hit, also covered by Girls Aloud.
Here's something a bit more tasteful...

SEE WHAT THE BOYS IN THE BACKROOM WILL HAVE key F 2:02
4 bar intro; vocal thru full song; short piano solo; vocal back in at "and when I die, don't buy a casket"... ; continue; and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F636. SEE WHAT THE BOYS IN THE BACKROOM WILL HAVE
key - F - range - F to A
The Marlene Dietrich song from " DESTRY RIDES AGAIN".

SEND IN THE CLOWNS key Db 3:30
8 bar intro and vocal in at 9 secs, continue thru with vocals all the way!

MP3 DEMO:
F1034. SEND IN THE CLOWNS - Db
key - Db - range - Gb to Ab
Same arrangement as F1033 except a full tone lower.

SEND IN THE CLOWNS key Eb 3:30
8 bar intro and vocal in at 9 secs, continue thru with vocals all the way!

MP3 DEMO:
F1033. SEND IN THE CLOWNS - Eb
key - Eb - range - Ab to Bb
Very cool 3/4 TRIO arrangement of the Stephen Sondheim classic. It's nearly always done very slowly and expressively but this arrangement moves along nicely and includes the "9/8" bars that are easy to latch onto. Best version for me has to be Sarah Vaughan's!

SENOR BLUES key Am 3:19
8 bar intro and vocal in at 10 secs, vocal thru as per the Chris Connor version from "Live at the Village Vanguard", piano solo at 1:32, vocal back in at 2:11 - vocal continues and finishes with the same ending.

MP3 DEMO:
F859. SENOR BLUES
key - Am - range - G to A (optional C)
Based on the same form as the Chris Connor version (live at the Village Vanguard), this arrangement is a full tone higher. Cool tune written by Horace Silver.

SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY key G 2:52
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo over 1st section only ; vocal in at " seven... that's the time we'll leave..... " ; continue ; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F225. SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY
key - G - range - G to A
Lovely ; popular standard sung by Doris Day ; Rosemary Clooney et al. Realtrak arrangement.

SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY key Ab to Bb 2:46
4 bar intro and vocal in at 10 secs, same form as the Ruth Brown version, except definite solo section from 1:21 to 1:54, vocal back in at 1:55, continue, key change for the last verse, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F993. SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY - Ab to Bb
key - Ab to Bb - range - Ab to Bb
Cool 50's R n B version of this old classic, loosely based on the Ruth Brown version, and in a Quartet arrangement.

SEPTEMBER IN THE RAIN key Ab 3:48
4 bar intro ; vocal thru twice ; short piano solo ; vocal back in at "To every word of love I heard you whisper" ; continue ; no tag - and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F579. SEPTEMBER IN THE RAIN Ab
key - Ab - range - Ab to Ab
Great old gem in a wonderful Trio arrangement.
You have to check out Barbara Morrison's version - in fact , you have to check out Barbara Morrison!! Awesome old pro!

SEPTEMBER IN THE RAIN key Ab to A 2:48
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 secs, vocal thru, acoustic guitar and piano solo from 1:17, vocal back in at 1:52 with "to every word of love i hear you whisper.....", key change at 2:08 for the very last verse, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1073. SEPTEMBER IN THE RAIN - Ab to A
key - Ab to A - range - F to A (original key)
Cool Quartet version of this old gem, loosely based on a Dinah Washington version, with a key change included.

SEPTEMBER IN THE RAIN key Bb to B 2:48
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 secs, vocal thru, acoustic guitar and piano solo from 1:17, vocal back in at 1:52 with "to every word of love i hear you whisper.....", key change at 2:08 for the very last verse, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1074. SEPTEMBER IN THE RAIN - Bb to B
key - Bb to B - range - G to B
Same version as F1073, a full tone higher.

SHALL WE DANCE key C 2:55
8 bar intro; vocal thru twice; short solo; vocal back in at " or per chance..." continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F509. SHALL WE DANCE - C Pianotrak
key - C - range - A to G
Intimate 2015 Pianotrak arrangement of this wonderful gem from "The King and I".

SHALL WE DANCE key Eb 3:11
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short synth solo ; vocal back in at " or per chance.. when the last..." ; continue ; repeat the last section " on a clear understanding that..." ; continue ; and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F392. SHALL WE DANCE
key - Eb - range - C to Bb
A classic from The King And I ; in a cool Bossa arrangement with a contemporary sound.

 SHE'LL HAVE TO GO key Bb 3:27
8 bar intro, vocal thru - no solo - back to the bridge ("you can say the words I want to hear..") at 2:17, continue, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F822. SHE'LL HAVE TO GO - Bb
key - Bb - range - F to Ab
Lovely TRIO arrangement of this hugely popular country hit. Scored a massive hit for Jim Reeves (He'll Have To Go) but also covered by Connie Francis and Kitty Wells, amongst others.

SHINE ON HARVEST MOON key D 2:05
4 bar intro, vocal in at 10 secs, vocal thru twice, short guitar solo at 1:21, vocal back in at 1:39 with "snow time ain't no time to stay outdoors and spoon..", continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F929. SHINE ON HARVEST MOON
key - D - range - G to A
Really cool, lazy and laidback sextet arrangement of this old standard, covered by Ruth Etting, Kate Smith, The Four Aces, Ethel Waters and of course Laurel and Hardy!

SHINY STOCKINGS key Bb 2:25
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal back in at " then comes some chick along with.." ; continue ; 3 time tag and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F429. SHINY STOCKINGS
key - Bb - range - F to Bb
Wonderful song associated with Ella Fitzgerald ; in a great Livetrak arrangement.

SIDE BY SIDE key Ab 2:51
8 bar intro; vocal thru; short vibes solo; vocal back in at "thru all kinds of weather..."; continue; tag the last line and extend last time - "side..........by.......... side......." and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F602. SIDE BY SIDE - Ab
key - Ab - range - Ab to Ab
Lovely Livetrak version of this old gem in a slower mellow tempo.
 

SILENT PARTNER key Ebm 5:16
Copy version of the Patricia Barber song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvZGq2jop_w

MP3 DEMO:
F1377. SILENT PARTNER
key - Ebm - range - original key
Copy of a very lovely Patricia Barber song, from her album "Modern Cool". Features a long mute trumpet solo. Also available with the solo removed.

SINCE I FELL FOR YOU key Bb 3:51
1 bar intro then into the verse ; continue ; NO SOLO - vocal back to "well it's too bad.... and it's too sad.." ; continue ; rall the last line and finish - no tag.

MP3 DEMO:
F556. SINCE I FEEL FOR YOU Bb
key - Bb - range - F to Bb (optional)
Wonderful song in a bluesy 12/8 Livetrak version.
note - Includes the verse.

SKYLARK key A 3:06
Orchestra intro and vocal in at 28 seconds, loosely based on the Linda Ronstadt version, same key, same finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1378. SKYLARK - A
key - A - range - F# to B
Stunning orchestra arrangement, loosely based on the Linda Ronstadt version from her album "Lush Life", arranged by Nelson Riddle.

SKYLARK key Ab 3:53
4 bar intro, vocal in at 14 secs, continue thru - no solo - at 2:23 go back to "and in your lonely flight....", continue thru, rall the last line, pausing at " lead" (piano chord) "me" (piano chord) and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1266. SKYLARK - Ab
key - Ab - range - F to Bb
Gorgeously tasteful 2017 TRIO arrangement of this timeless ballad. A beautiful piano, rich upright and dreamy brushes set the mood perfectly. Any Hoagy Carmichael song is a lesson in how to write a standard. Also suitable for low male ranges.
Same arrangement as F77 2017 except a full tone lower.
 

SKYLARK key Bb 3:53
4 bar intro, vocal in at 14 secs, continue thru - no solo - at 2:23 go back to "and in your lonely flight....", continue thru, rall the last line, pausing at " lead" (piano chord) "me" (piano chord) and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F77. SKYLARK - Bb 2017
key - Bb - range - G to C
Gorgeously tasteful 2017 TRIO arrangement of this timeless ballad. A beautiful piano, rich upright and dreamy brushes set the mood perfectly. Any Hoagy Carmichael song is a lesson in how to write a standard. Also suitable for low male ranges.
 

(ON A) SLOW BOAT TO CHINA key Eb 4:26
4 bar intro and vocal in at 20 secs, continue thru, "get you and keep you" at 46 secs, "out on the briney" at 1:15, continue thru, short piano solo at 2:06 over the 1st verse, vocal back in at 2:35 with "get you and keep you...", continue thru, "out on the briney" at 3:03, continue, slow down for the very last section ("I'd love to get you on a slow boat....") and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F960. (ON A) SLOW BOAT TO CHINA - Eb Pianotrak
key - Eb - range - G to Ab (optional Bb)
Gorgeous, almost classical in feel, arrangement of this wonderful old gem. There's no tempo in mind yet easy to follow and the beautiful quality of the "Ivorys 2" piano plug-in!!

SMILE key Bb 4:18
intro and vocal in at 19 secs, continue thru the full song, very short solo at 2:01, vocal back in at 2:15 with "when there are clouds in the sky...", continue, rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1005. SMILE - Bb Pianotrak
key - Bb - range - F to G
One of the loveliest songs, musically and lyrically simple, but totally beautiful and timeless. Perfect for such a gorgeous piano only arrangement!

SMILE key C 3:32
piano pickup & 4 bar intro ; vocal thru 1st time ; short violin solo - vocal back in at " if you smile ....thru your....." ; continue ; no rall - stay in tempo and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F311. SMILE - C
key - C - range - G to A
Wonderfully simple gem from Charlie Chaplin no less! Scored a huge hit for Nat King Cole and sung by countless vocalists. Gorgeous Realtrak arrangement with lush strings!

SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES key Ab 4:00
4 bar intro ; vocal thru - (nice bridge section vamp) ; piano solo over the second "A" section and vocal back in at " so I chaffed......" continue ; no tag and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F424. SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES - Ab
key - Ab - range - Eb to Bb (huge range)
Awesome Jerome Kern song in a lightly swinging trio arrangement.
Favourite version is the Kurt Elling live version from his CD " Live In Chicago".

SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES key G 4:07
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, continue through the song, Wurlitzer electric piano solo at 2:16 over the 2nd verse section and vocal back in at 2:48 with " so I chaffed them and I gaily laughed....", continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1499 SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES - G smooth
key - G - range - D to A
Fabulous reworking of the classic Jerome Kern gem, a pretty cool straight groove over a slightly swung electric piano and synth bass? It works a treat!

SO MANY STARS key Bb 3:51
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 secs, continue thru - no solo, vocal back to the bridge ("along... the countless days..") at 2:34, continue thru and finish or ad lib the ending.

MP3 DEMO:
F887. SO MANY STARS - Bb
key - Bb - range - F to Bb
Wonderful Trio and percussion arrangement of this gem of a song - total musicality and great lyrics.

SO MANY STARS key C 4:00
1 bar pickup then 4 bar intro; vocal thru - no solo - back to "alone.... the countless days.."; continue; repeat the last line "so many stars" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F637. SO MANY STARS - C
key - C - range - G to C
Really wonderful gem from Sergio Mendez and the awesome Bergman's. Particular favourite song of mine.
I love the Sarah Vaughan version from her '80's CBS album "Brazilian Romance".
Check out this more contemporary groove and smooth sounding arrangement.
 

SO NICE key C 3:41
8 bar intro; vocal thru; acoustic guitar solo; vocal back in at "someone to cling to me, stay with me...."; continue; repeat the last line "I could see it would be nice" 3 time tag and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F683. SO NICE - C
key - C - range - D# - Bb (big range!)
Cool Bossa version; loosely based on  Stacey Kent album version.
Available with the Guitar and solo removed.
 

SO NICE version 2 key C 3:35
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 secs, vocal thru twice, electric piano solo and vocal back in at 2:33 with "someone to cling to me stay with me right or wrong...", repeat the last line 3 times and hold the last note and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F996. SO NICE version 2 - C
key - C - range - Eb to Bb (big range!)
Brighter Bossa Nova arrangement of this popular latin gem!

SO TINHA DE SER COM VOCE key G 3:57
same form as the Sergio Mendes version.

MP3 DEMO:
F796. SO TINHA DE SER COM VOCE
key - G - range - cover range
Loosely based on the very cool Sergio Mendes version from the album BON TEMPO on the Concord label.

SOFTLY AS I LEAVE YOU key G 3:18
4 bar intro; vocal thru song; short piano solo; vocal back in at "so I leave you.. softly....long before..."; continue; and end with the standard tag as per Matt Monro.

MP3 DEMO:
F626. SOFTLY AS I LEAVE YOU  - G
key - G - range - G to Bb
Wonderful hit for Matt Monro. Really lovely song in a Livetrak version.
 

SOLITAIRE key Eb 4:36 original key
2 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, continue through the song and at 3:52 sing "and solitaire's the only game in town, and every road that takes him, takes him down, while life goes on around him everywhere............he's playing solitaire....." and finish. Basically the same form as the original Neil Sedaka version.

MP3 DEMO:
F1368. SOLITAIRE - Eb Trio
key - Eb - range - Eb to Ab
Wonderful song from the wonderful Neil Sedaka, in a Trio arrangement. Original key so suitable for a typical female range.

SOLITUDE key G 3:11
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short piano solo ; vocal back in at "I sit in my chair....." - nice stops here!!(sing thru them) ; continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F513. SOLITUDE (in my) - G
key - G - range - G to G
Fabulous Ellington gem in a cool Realtrak trio version.

SOME OF THESE DAYS key Bb 2:47
8 bar intro ; vocal thru twice - NO SOLO - repeat last section - "and If you leave me ......." continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F532. SOME OF THESE DAYS
key - Bb - range - G to G (suit lower range)
Great old standard in a cool and fresh Realtrak arrangement.

SOME OTHER TIME key F 3:44
4 bar intro ; vocal thru -no solo - vocal back to the bridge section - ("Just when the fun is starting, comes the time for parting") ; continue and finish/ad lib ending.

MP3 DEMO:
F533. SOME OTHER TIME
key - F - range - F to A
Gorgeous ballad ; sung by all the quality vocalists - Peggy Lee; Sinatra; Tony Bennett ( with Bill evans - lovely version!) and loads of others.

SOMEBODY LOVES ME key C 2:34
4 bar intro ; vocal thru twice ; short trumpet solo ; vocal back in at " for every boy that passes by..." ; continue and tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F393. SOMEBODY LOVES ME
key - C - range - G to A
Awesome Gershwin gem ; in a fab Realtrak trio arrangement!

SOMEDAY MY PRINCE WILL COME key Bb 3:10
8 bar intro ; vocal thru twice ; solo thru then repeat vocal again ; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F287. SOMEDAY MY PRINCE WILL COME
key - Bb - range - F to C
Wonderful Disney song that become really popular amongst jazz musicians and singers. Cool Realtrak Hammond trio version.

SOMEONE TO LIGHT UP MY LIFE  key F 3:13
8 bar intro, vocal in at 19 secs, continue thru, short piano solo at 1:36, vocal back in at 1:56 with "someone with strange little ways...", continue thru and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1195. SOMEONE TO LIGHT UP MY LIFE - F
key - F - range - E to G
Very lovely TRIO arrangement, of the main theme only, of this lovely Bossa gem from Antonio Carlos Jobim and others.

SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME key A 4:12
4 bar intro: vocal thru - short solo over the 2nd "A" section - vocal back in at "although he may not be the man...."; continue; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F704. SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME - A Pianotrak
key - A - range - A to B
Gershwin classic in an intimate 2015 Pianotrak arrangement - main theme only.

SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME key Ab 3:40
string intro leading to piano cue and vocal pickup and into tempo ; continue ; no solo - back to " although HE may not be the man some........." ; continue ; rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F253. SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME - Ab
key - Ab - range - Ab to Bb
Wonderful Gershwin evergreen. Live arrangement.

SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME key F 2:52
2 bar intro, vocal through - no solo - back to the bridge ("although he may not be the man some girls think of..."), continue, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F699. SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME - F
key - F - range - F to G (suit lower range female)
Great Trio arrangement of the Gershwin classic in a slightly faster tempo than a ballad. Main theme only.

SOMETHING WONDERFUL key Eb 3:56
Piano and orch intro into tempo and vocal straight in ; short string and piano break ; vocal back in at the bridge section ; continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F576. SOMETHING WONDERFUL
key - Eb - range - G to C (big range!)
Gorgeous song from THE KING AND I.
Lovely Realtrak arrangement.

 SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE key F 2:50
8 bar intro, vocal thru song - no solo - at 1:48 vocal back in with "so I'm gone.. who knows what the fates have in store...", continue, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F823. SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE - F
key - F - range - F to A
Swinging TRIO arrangement of this classy tune, synonymous with Sinatra.

SOMETIMES I'M HAPPY key Bb 3:14
8 bar intro; vocal thru twice; short piano solo; vocal back in at "I never mind the rain... "; continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F761. SOMETIMES I'M HAPPY - Bb
key - Bb - range - G to Ab
Lightly swinging Livetrak Trio arrangement of this popular standard.

SOMETIMES I'M HAPPY key C 2:32
8 bar intro; vocal thru 3 times - continue; tag the last line -- "I'm happy when I'm with.. (semitone up) so happy when I'm with.......(semitone back down) I'm happy when I'm with you........" & finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F35. SOMETIMES I'M HAPPY - C 2011
key - C - range - A to Bb
Great swinger - easy melody and a good tempo help make this a toe tapper.
Sung by every great vocalist including Ella ; Sarah Vaughan ; Billie Holiday ;etc
New 2011 Livetrak TRIO arrangement.

SOMEWHERE key Bb 3:48
4 bar intro; vocal thru the full song - no solo - back to "someday.......... somewhere........; we'll find a new way of living...."; continue and rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F726. SOMEWHERE - Bb
key - Bb - range - F to C (huge range!)
Wonderful and fresh quartet arrangement of this fantastic song from West Side Story.

SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY key Bb 3:25
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal through - no solo - at 2:11 go back to "I should forget....", continue, slow the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F399. SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY Bb Pianotrak 2017
key - Bb - range - F to Ab
Really lovely Nat King Cole hit in a 2017 Pianotrak arrangement.

SOON key Ab 3:02
Gtr intro and into tempo and vocal in; vocal thru; trombone solo; vocal back in at "soon... our little ship will come sailing.."; continue; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F564. SOON Ab Bossa version
key - Ab - range - Ab to Bb
Wonderful Gershwin gem in a Livetrak bossa nova version - lovely!

SOON key Ab 3:35
8 bar intro; vocal thru twice; short mute trpt and orchestra; vocal in at "soon...our little ship will come sailing..."; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F565. SOON Ab swing
key - Ab - range - Ab to Bb
Light swing Livetrak arrangement of the classic Gerhswin tune.

SOPHISTICATED LADY key C 5:02
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short flute solo over 1st section ;vocal in at " then ...with disillusion in your eyes..." ; continue ;rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F224. SOPHISTICATED LADY
key - C - range - D# to Bb
Incredible Ellington/Strayhorn tune with an even more incredible range!! Singers include Ella ; Billie Holiday ; and everybody else in between.

SPEAK LOW key Bb 4:29
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal back in at " speak low ; darling speak low ..love is a spark..." ; continue ; repeat last line " will you speak love to me ; speak love to me ..and soon..." and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F234. SPEAK LOW - Bb
key - Bb - range - F to Ab
Wonderfully quirky gem from the pen of kurt Weill.
Singers include Vic Damone ; Lena Horne ; Carmen McRae and Diane Schuur.

SPEAK LOW key Bb 3:36
8 bar intro and vocal in at 16 seconds, vocal through - no solo, at 2:21 go back to "time is so old and love so brief....", continue through and at 3:14 repeat "will you speak low to me, speak love to me and soon..." and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1501 A. SPEAK LOW - Bb latin Pianotrak
key - Bb - range - F to Ab
A latin piano only arrangement of the classic Kurt Weill standard. Stays in tempo all the way.

SPEAK LOW key Bb 3:59
Piano intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, continue through - no solo, at 2:40 the vocal goes back to "time is so old and love so brief...", continue through, slow the last line down and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1333. SPEAK LOW - Bb Pianotrak
key - Bb - range - F to Ab
Beautifully expressive piano arrangement of this classic Kurt Weill song.

SPRING IS HERE key D 3:12
Orchestral intro; vocal in and thru; short solo; vocal back in at "no desire, no ambition leads me...."; continue; rall (no tag) and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F592. SPRING IS HERE - D
key - D - range - F# to A
Rodgers and Hart classic. Gorgeous Livetrak arrangement!
 

ST LOUIS BLUES key C 3:14
4 bar intro, vocal in at 9 secs, continue thru, clarinet solo at 2:01, vocal back in at 2:27 with "I love my man like a school boy loves his pie...", continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F979. ST LOUIS BLUES
key - C - range - G to G
Very loosely based on the Lena Horne version from 1941, same key, tempo and similar instrumentation.

STARDUST key D 4:16
Intro and vocal in with the verse at 8 secs - easy to catch!, "band" kicks into tempo and vocal in at 1:06, continue thru - no solo - back to "beside a garden wall..." at 2:58, continue thru, rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1006. STARDUST - D
key - D - range - C# to F# (suitable for really low female range or a high male)
Very lovely arrangement that includes the verse and then into a lovely trio arrangement - not to slow in tempo. Check out both demos below:

STARDUST key F 5:22
piano intro and vocal thru the verse ("and now the purple dusk.."); - easy to catch onto! ; continue; band cue for the main theme - again easy to catch!; continue thru main theme; short piano solo; vocal back in at "and each kiss an inspiration......."; continue and rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F680. STARDUST - F
key - F - range - E to A
Classic Hoagy Carmichael song!
NOTE - the demo starts at "you wander down the lane and far away...." and into the tempo".
Really lovely trio arrangement.

STARS FELL ON ALABAMA key F 3:25
4 bar intro,vocal thru, solo, vocal back in at " I never planned in my imagination ", continue, ad lib ending / repeat " last night ".

MP3 DEMO:
F73. STARS FELL ON ALABAMA
key - F - range - F to A
Wonderful ballad in an original Livetrak arrangement. Singers include Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday.
 

STAY AS SWEET AS YOU ARE key Eb 3:27
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 seconds, vocal through, short piano solo at 1:42, vocal back in at 2:04 with "don't ever lose... all the......", continue,  slow the last two lines and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1360. STAY AS SWEET AS YOU ARE - Eb Pianotrak
key - Eb - range - D to G
Fabulous Nat King Cole hit in a lovely 2017 Piano arrangement.
Same arrangement as F400 2017 except a full tone lower.

STAY AS SWEET AS YOU ARE key F 3:27
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 seconds, vocal through, short piano solo at 1:42, vocal back in at 2:04 with "don't ever lose... all the......", continue,  slow the last two lines and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F400. STAY AS SWEET AS YOU ARE - F Pianotrak 2017
key - F - range - E to A
Fabulous Nat King Cole hit in a lovely 2017 Piano arrangement.

STEPPING OUT WITH MY BABY key Gm to G then Ab to Abm 2:00
4 bar intro; vocal thru song; no solo - key change and back to the bridge section - "there'll be smooth sailing 'cos I'm...."; and finish with the last verse - similar to the Doris Day version.

MP3 DEMO:
F705. STEPPING OUT WITH MY BABY - Gm to Abm
key - Gm to G / Ab then Abm - range - G to Ab
Great Irving Berlin gem. This trio arrangement is loosely based on a Doris Day version.

STOLEN MOMENTS vocal version key C (Dm!!) 4:13
Same form as the LIVE album version by Carmen McRae and Betty Carter on VERVE.

MP3 DEMO:
F633. STOLEN MOMENTS vocal version
key - Dm - range - D to F - cover key of the Carmen McRae and Betty Carter live version.
You're probably saying "how come this JAZZ instrumental classic is here"?
This arrangement is based on the LIVE DUET album version by Carmen McRae and Betty Carter on VERVE. Great lyrics and it works great for a vocalist.

Also available with the piano solo removed.

STOP THIS WORLD key F 4:06
Loosely based on the Diana Krall form. My piano solo included.

MP3 DEMO:
F1024. STOP THIS WORLD
key - F - range - F to F - original key
Loosely based on the Diana Krall version of this Mose Allison song.

STORMY MONDAY  key F 3:16
4 bar intro; vocal thru 3 verses (12 bar blues) ; Hammond solo ; vocal back in for 2 more verses ( of your choice!) and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F629. STORMY MONDAY - F
key - F - range - F to C  - can be used for any 12 bar blues based song - the range will vary.
Really cool arrangement of this wonderful old blues tune. covered by all the great blues and jazz singers ; and more contemporary artists like Eric Clapton.