Category: JAZZ CHOIRS
Composer: Vincent Youmans, Irving Caesar
Arranger: Rosana Eckert
Publisher: Anchor Music Publishing
Edition: NA
Voicing: SATB w/ rhythm section
Setting: NA
Reviewer:
Ryan Deignan
University of Minnesota – Duluth
R&R Chair Jazz Choirs
rdeignan@d.umn.edu
Grammy-winning vocalist and composer/arranger Rosana Eckert sets this well-known standard in a medium up-tempo samba groove. With lots of unison and two-part writing balanced with a repeating 4-part pattern, this chart is a great introduction to Latin style for an intermediate vocal jazz ensemble. A written-out soli scat poses the most significant challenge and gives the chart more depth. No need to work much on facial expression or communication on this infectious tune – it brings a smile every time.
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