ON MOTHER KELLY'S DOORSTEP key Bb 2:35 FLUGELHORN SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro - vocal in on the 4th bar at 8 seconds, vocal through, flugel horn solo at 1:15, vocal back in at 1:49 with "on mother kelly's doorstep....I'm wondering now...", continue through and finish.

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M2562. ON MOTHER KELLY'S DOORSTEP - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - G to Bb
Corny old music hall singalong gem in a lovely Big Band arrangement.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN key Ab 2:46 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 9 secs, vocal thru, piano solo at 1:15, vocal back in at 1:47 with "on the road again.. like a band of...", continue thru, 3 time tag and finish.

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F1050. ON THE ROAD AGAIN - Ab
key - Ab - vocal range - Eb to F (optional Ab)
Great old country song from Willie Nelson, but here's a cool TRIO arrangement. Jack Jones did a very classy live version on a UK TV programme many years ago and I've always remembered that particular version.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN key E 2:29 GUITAR SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro, vocal in at 8 seconds, same form as the Willie Nelson original version.

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GM452. ON THE ROAD AGAIN - E
key - E - vocal range - B to E
Classic country hit from Willie Nelson with this arrangement loosely based on his original version.

ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET key Bb 2:51 MUTE TRUMPET SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, continue through as per the Steve Tyrell version and form. Mute trumpet 16 bar solo at 1:19.

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M2027. ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to D
This arrangement is based on the Steve Tyrell version but not in his original key.

ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET key C 3:26 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
2 bar piano intro and vocal in at 6 secs with the verse, into the tempo and into the main theme at 54 secs, continue thru, piano solo at 2:01, vocal back in at 2:34 with " I used to walk....in the shade....", continue thru, at 3:05 extend the last line - "on the su-------nny----------side-----of----the-----street.." and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1294. ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET verse included - C
key - C - vocal range - C to E
Very lovely TRIO arrangement that includes the verse. Check out Barbara Cook's version for the verse..

ONLY TRUST YOUR HEART key C 3:12 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, vocal continue through, piano solo at 1:28, vocal back in at 1:59 with "just wait...", continue through and finish, ad lib over the outro.

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M1621. ONLY TRUST YOUR HEART - C
key - C - vocal range - C to D
Great song from Sammy Cahn and Nicholas Brodsky, well known amongst musicians and singers of standards.
Lightly swinging Trio arrangement.

ONLY TRUST YOUR HEART key F 4:12 MUTE TRUMPET AND SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 18 seconds, continue through, Mute Trumpet solo at 1:45, vocal back in at 2:20 with "just wait...for a night...", continue through and repeat "so if you're smart.......really smart......only trust your heart" 3 times and finish with the outro.

MP3 DEMO:
F1516. ONLY TRUST YOUR HEART - F
key - F - vocal range - F to G
Wonderful Benny Carter and Sammy Kahn song with the arrangement very loosely based on the Dianne Reeves vocal version from the Benny Carter album "Songbook". The backing track features wonderful mute trumpet obligatos as the track plays on plus a mute trumpet solo. A NO SOLO version, with the mute trumpet removed, is also available.

ONLY YOU key Bb 3:42 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:46, vocal back in at at with "only you.. and you alone.... can thrill me...", continue through, tag the last line and finish.

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M1885. ONLY YOU - Bb smooth
key - Bb - vocal range - D to D (optional Eb)
Superb smooth groove arrangement of the Platters hit! Wonderful feel, great tempo and cool piano licks and fills..

ONLY YOU key Bb 3:40 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 2:25, vocal back in at 2:55 with "when you hold my hand..", continue through and finish.

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M1889. ONLY YOU - Bb Trio
key - Bb - vocal range - D to D (optional Eb)
Gorgeous trio ballad arrangement of the classic Platters hit.

ONLY YOU key F 3:44 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, continue through, piano solo at 1:47, vocal back in at 2:10 with "only you ..and you alone..", continue through, tag the last line and finish.

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F1695. ONLY YOU - F smooth
key - F - vocal range  - A to A (optional Bb)
Fabulous groove based arrangement of the Platters classic song! Fresh trio and percussion arrangement.

ORANGE COLOURED (COLORED) SKY key F 2:50 ACCORDION SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, vocal through, accordion solo at 1:19, vocal back in at 1:54 with "one look and I yelled timber.. watch out for flying glass...", continue through, at 2:25 add the end section "out of an orange coloured, purple striped, pretty green polka dot sky..., flash....bam... alakazam and good bye" and finish.

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F1856. ORANGE COLOURED SKY - F
key - F - vocal range - A to Bb
The classic Nat King Cole hit in a wonderful Quartet arrangement featuring jazz accordion, acoustic guitar, upright and brushes. Includes the tag section at the end.

OUR DAY WILL COME key G 3:32 ELECTRIC PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 11 seconds, vocal through, electric piano solo at 1:34, vocal back in at 1:55 with "no one can tell me that I'm too young to know..", continue through, at 2:58 repeat "our day.....will come.." and again at 3:08 and finish.

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M1877. OUR DAY WILL COME - G Bossa
key - G - vocal range - D to D
2019 Bossa arrangement, loosely based on the Carpenters version, but in a male key.

OUR DAY WILL COME key G 2:45 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
piano pickup and 8 bar intro and vocal in at 19 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:22, vocal back in at 1:55, continue through, at 2:18 sing "our day....will......" , again at 2:23 and at 2:27 sing "our day.... will come..." and finish.

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M2535. OUR DAY WILL COME - G Trio
key - G - vocal range - D to D
Superb Trio arrangement of this wonderful tune, in a lightly swinging tempo and with a stonkingly good piano solo (also available with solo removed!).

OVER THE RAINBOW key F 4:09 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 14 seconds, continue through, piano solo at 2:01, vocal back in at 2:53 with "someday I'll wish upon a star..", continue through and at 3:34 sing "birds fly.... over the rainbow.. why then oh why can't I" - OMIT THE END TAG "If happy little bluebirds....". Let the track finish with the 4 bar ending or you can ad lib vocally over it.

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F1909. OVER THE RAINBOW - F Trio
key - F - vocal range - E to G
Another super fresh Trio arrangement of this wonderful old standard. Slight groove going on, suitable for lower female ranges and some lovely alternate chord changes included.

PAPER MOON (Paul McCartney) key G 3:05 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
Loosely based on a live Paul McCartney version. Original key.
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, vocal through, piano solo from 1:10, vocal back in at 1:43 with "without.. your... love...." , continue through and then at 2:15 go BACK again to "without....your....love, it's a honky tonky parade...", continue through and from 2:41 sing "if you believe in me..." twice and then extend the last time repeat - "If you......... believe......... in me......." and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2481. PAPER MOON - G
key - G - vocal range - D to E
Paul McCartney did an album of standards and then a few live "gigs" at Capitol Studios and this version is loosely based on that live version but without the extended soloing. With such a really great band it's a shame that the arrangement, and even more so the vocal, is instantly throw away and bland, very much like the whole album. Original key.

PEOPLE WILL SAY WE'RE IN LOVE key F 2:50 ACCORDION REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 12 secs, vocal thru twice - no solo - at 2:30 repeat "people will say we're in" twice and then at 2:36 repeat the full last line - "people will say we're in love" and finish.

MP3 NO SOLO DEMO:
F1236 no solo. PEOPLE WILL SAY WE'RE IN LOVE - F
key - F - vocal range - E to A
Fabulous acoustic guitar, upright bass and accordion arrangement of this classic showtune!

PERDIDO key Eb 3:09 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 14 secs, vocal thru twice, short piano solo and vocal back in at 2:31 with "high......was the sun when we first came close.."; continue and finish.

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F889. PERDIDO - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Eb to A
Popular jazz standard, with a classic vocal version by Sarah Vaughan. Cool TRIO arrangement!

PERFECT key G 4:18 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal pick up at 8 secs with " I don't want....", continue thru the same form as the original Fairground Attraction version, piano solo (instead of guitar) at 2:15, vocal back in at 2:47 with "young hearts are foolish.....", continue thru (leave out the falsettos) and repeat the last line 3 times and finish.

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M1256. PERFECT - G
key - G - vocal range - D to E
Very bluesy arrangement of the massive Fairground Attraction hit, great feel and cool playing to inspire a great vocal!

PHOTOGRAPH key E 3:50 SAX SOLO REMOVED!
6 bar intro and vocal in at 13 secs, same form as the "Concert For George" version on YouTube.

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GM264. PHOTOGRAPH
key - E - vocal range - E to E
Ringo Starr song from his 1973 album "Ringo".
Arrangement is loosely based on the "Concert For George" live version, but in the original album version key.

PICK YOURSELF UP key Eb 2:24 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, vocal through, short piano solo at 1:08, vocal back in at 1:23 with "don't lose your confidence...", continue through and at 2:09 repeat "take a deep breath, dust yourself off and start all over again" and finish.

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M2105. PICK YOURSELF UP - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to D
Superb new arrangement of this Jerome Kern classic, at a leisurely tempo and a classic Quartet instrumentation.
Same arrangement as M2104 except a full tone lower.

PICK YOURSELF UP key F 2:24 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, vocal through, short piano solo at 1:08, vocal back in at 1:23 with "don't lose your confidence...", continue through and at 2:09 repeat "take a deep breath, dust yourself off and start all over again" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2104. PICK YOURSELF UP - F version 2
key - F - vocal range - C to E
Superb new arrangement of this Jerome Kern classic, at a leisurely tempo and a classic Quartet instrumentation.

PLEASE DON'T TALK ABOUT ME key C 3:10 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 14 seconds, vocal through twice, piano solo at 2:01, vocal back in at 2:27with "we're parting, you go your way and I'll go mine...", continue, repeat the last line and finish.

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M2581. PLEASE DON'T TALK ABOUT ME - C Trio
key - C - vocal range - C to D
Fresh Trio arrangement of this classic standard, sticking more to a mid swing tempo.

POINCIANA key F 4:16 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at  11 seconds with "blow... tropic wind....", continue thorugh and into the main song at 48 seconds, vocal through - don't include the intro reprise ("blow.. tropic wind..."), piano solo at 2:05, vocal back in at 2:44 with "love is everywhere.. it's magic......", continue through and include the intro reprise section  at 3:22 - "blow... tropic wind......", finish with "poinicana....." at 4:00 and let the band finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2645. POINCIANA - F
key - F - vocal range - C to D
Superb latin arrangement of this classic standard, covered by Nat King Cole and many other great singers and musicians and that also scored a cult hit for the pianist Ahmad Jamal and his Trio for his live album "Ahmad Jamal at the Pershing".

POOR BUTTERFLY key Ab 3:46 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 10 seconds, vocal through main theme only, piano solo at 1:46, vocal back in at 2:10 with "the moments pass into hours....", continue through, tag the last 2 lines and finish.

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M2537. POOR BUTTERFLY - Ab Trio
key - Ab - vocal range - B to Eb
Gorgeous Trio arrangement of this wonderful standard. It's been covered by every quality vocalist and musician and perhaps the definitive version has to be the Sarah Vaughan "Live In Japan" version from 1973.

PRETEND key C 2:50 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:24, vocal back in at 2:03 the bridge with "you'll find a love that you can share...." , continue through and finish.

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M2649. PRETEND - C swing
key - C - vocal range - C to E
Here's a swinging Trio arrangement of the classic Nat King Cole hit that works a treat!

PURE IMAGINATION key Bb 2:58 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 secs, continue thru the song, short piano solo at 1:24, vocal back in at 1:42 with "we'll begin with a spin.....", continue thru and finish.

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F968. PURE IMAGINATION - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - F to C
Wonderful trio arrangement, suitable for higher female ranges, of this classy song from the 1971 movie "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory".
It's been covered by every classy singer and some great musicians as well.

PURE IMAGINATION key Eb 2:58 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 secs, continue thru the song, short piano solo at 1:24, vocal back in at 1:42 with "we'll begin with a spin.....", continue thru and finish.

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M1041. PURE IMAGINATION - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to F
Wonderfully classy song, from the 1971 musical "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory". Here's a very cool trio arrangement!

PURE IMAGINATION key G 2:58 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 secs, continue thru the song, short piano solo at 1:24, vocal back in at 1:42 with "we'll begin with a spin.....", continue thru and finish.

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F969. PURE IMAGINATION - G
key - G - vocal range - D to A
Another great trio arrangement of the classy gem from "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" movie, but in a lower key.

PUT ON A HAPPY FACE key Eb 3:19 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro, vocal in at 7 seconds and continue through twice (there are alternate lyrics), piano solo at 2:03, vocal back in at 2:18 with "take off that gloomy mask of tragedy......", continue and from 2:33 "Pick out a pleasant outlook..." there are band stops and hits and drum fills but the vocal just sings through as per, and from 2:59 tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2513. PUT ON A HAPPY FACE - Eb Trio
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to Eb
Superb Trio arrangement of this classic standard showtune but it's long been associated with great jazz and vocal performances. Here's a more laidback tempo and the last time through features some cool drum fills, band stops and hits to keep things musically interesting.

PUT YOUR DREAMS AWAY key Db 2:32 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, continue through, piano solo at 1:11, vocal back in at 1:44 with "when your dreams at night...", continue through, tag the last line and finish.

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M1758. PUT YOUR DREAMS AWAY - Db swing
key - Db - vocal range - Ab to Db
The classic waltz as a mid tempo swinger! It works great lyrically, giving the vocal plenty of space and it feels great!
Trio arrangement. Same arrangement as M1757 except a full tone lower.

PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ key Am 3:22 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 15 secs, vocal thru the song twice, piano solo at 2:13, vocal back in at 2:43 with "that's where each and every lulu-belle goes...", continue and finish.

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F1014. PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ - Am
key - Am - vocal range - E to A
Cool TRIO arrangement of this classic Irving Berlin gem! Covered by all the greats, and nearly always done at a bright tempo, here's a more sultry and moody take on it...

8 bar intro and vocal in at 15 secs, vocal thru twice, piano solo at 2:13, vocal back in at 2:43 with "dressed up like a million dollar trouper", continue and dead stop!

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M1065. PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ
key - Fm - vocal range - C to F
Fabulously self indulgent TRIO arrangement of this Irving Berlin gem, at a cool tempo...Check out the demo....

QUIET NIGHTS OF QUIET STARS key Bb 3:27 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro, vocal in at 20 secs, vocal thru, piano solo at 1:45,  vocal in at 2:24 with "we will live eternally ....", continue and finish.

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F66. QUIET NIGHTS OF QUIET STARS - Bb 2016
key - Bb - vocal range - A to Bb
Wonderful new 2016 TRIO and percussion arrangement of this Antonio Carlos Jobim classic.

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F1231. QUIET NIGHTS OF QUIET STARS - Bb Smooth
key - Bb - vocal range - A to Bb
Cool grooves for a latin classic! A wonderful Fender Rhodes and a great groove lift this Bossa classic into a world of smoothness...

QUIET NIGHTS OF QUIET STARS key C 2:53 ALTO SAX SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 16 seconds, vocal through, short alto sax solo at 1:26, vocal back in at 1:41 with "quiet thoughts and quiet dreams...", continue through and repeat "of loving you" 2 times and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2132 smooth. QUIET NIGHTS OF QUIET STARS - C smooth
key - C - vocal range - B to C
Superbly fresh and punchy smooth arrangement of this Latin classic.

RAININ' (RAINING, RAININ) key E 2:59 ALL BRASS, HORNS & SOLO REMOVED!
2 bar intro and vocal in at 4 seconds, continue through as per the same form as the Bobby Darin original version.
My version has a tenor sax solo and mute trumpet ad libs.

MP3 NO SOLO DEMO:
M2126. RAININ' - E no solo
key - E - vocal range - C# to C#
Wonderful seldom heard Bobby Darin song, in a similar arrangement, with a tenor sax solo and mute trumpet ad libs. Original key.

RAINING IN MY HEART key E 3:50 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro, vocal in at 12 secs, continue thru, piano solo at 1:48, vocal back in at 2:36 with "oh.. misery, misery.....", continue, repeat the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1100. RAINING IN MY HEART
key - E - vocal range - B to A (suit lower range male and female range)
Very lovely Quartet arrangement of the old Buddy Holly hit, also scored a hit in the UK for Leo Sayer in 1978.

REAL LIVE GIRL key Bb 2:39 CLARINET SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 11 seconds, vocal through both verses (2nd one starts at 54 seconds), clarinet solo at 1:37, vocal back in at 1:56 with "speaking of miracles, this must be it....", continue through and lengthen the last line from 2:16 - real (2 bars) .......live (2 bars).......... girl........." and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2714. REAL LIVE GIRL - Bb Big Band
key - Bb - vocal range - F to Eb
Superb swinging big band arrangement of the showtune from the musical "Little Me". Works great for dancing, as a quickstep.

RESPECT key C 2:34 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro, vocal in at 10 seconds, vocal through, piano instrumental break at 1:15, vocal back in at 1:32, continue through as per the original form, ad libs and a definite finish.

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F1742. RESPECT (Aretha Franklin) - C Trio
key - C - vocal range - A to Eb - suit high female ranges
Great Trio arrangement of the Aretha Franklin classic, in the original key.

RIO DE JANEIRO BLUE key Cm to Dbm 4:48 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
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).

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F1219. RIO DE JANEIRO BLUE
key - Cm to Dbm - vocal 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.

ROUTE 66 (Glen Frey version) key G 2:56 GUITAR SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 11 seconds, continue through as per the Glen Frey version, same form, but with a definite ending, in his original key. NOTE - My version includes a guitar solo.

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M2716. ROUTE 66 Glen Frey - G
key - G - vocal range - D to D
Cool cover of the classic standard by Glen Frey of Eagles fame, in a similar arrangement.

ROUTE 66 version 2 key G 2:55 Hammond organ solo removed!
4 bar intro, vocal in at 6 secs, vocal thru, Hammond organ solo at 1:19 over 2 verses, vocal back in at 1:54 with "now you go thru St Louis...", continue, 3 time tag and finish as per the original.

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M1015. ROUTE 66 version 2 - G
key - G - vocal range - D to D (optional E)
Cool Rock n Roll take on the old Nat King Cole hit.

S'WONDERFUL key C 2:16 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 5 secs, vocal thru twice, piano solo at 1:23, vocal back in at 1:42 with "you've made my life so glamorous...", continue thru, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1357. S'WONDERFUL - C
key - C - vocal range - C to C#
Great 2017 swinging TRIO arrangement of this Gershwin classic. Hugely popular jazz standard.

S'WONDERFUL key C 3:51 FLUGEL HORN REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 14 seconds, vocal through twice, Flugel horn solo at 2:05, vocal back in at 2:32 with "you've made my life so glamorous....", continue through and at 2:54 sing "that you should care for me..", and again at 3:01 and 3:09, ad lib with "s'wonderful.....marvelous", etc and finish.

MP3 NO SOLO DEMO:
M2702 no solo. S'WONDERFUL - C Bossa
key - C - vocal range - C to C#
Superb Bossa Nova arrangement of the Gershwins' classic. With ad libs and fills on flugel horn, a great feel and groove and stunning strings to cushion the bridge, what's not to like!