Straighten Up and Fly Right Arranged by Kevin Morgan
Big Band arrangement of the Nat King Cole version of Straighten Up and Fly Right, originally for jazz trio. This arrangement keeps fairly close to the original in the song sections and has suggested solos for the improvised section. This is an intermediate level arrangement and can be done with or without vocalist. 2’30’ duration/Intermediate
The Shadow of Your Smile Arranged by Kevin Morgan
Big band arrangement of Shadow of Your Smile for either female or male vocalist with a mellow original introduction moving into a latin groove with the first chorus taken by tenor sax, trumpet or trombone before the vocal enters. An instrumental tutti employs the whole band before the vocal returns for a second verse. Suitable for amateur and professional ensembles. 5 sax, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, guitar, piano, bass, drums and vocals. Score and parts. Advanced intermediate.
Goodbye Rio by Kevin Morgan
An original latin dance number for big band. Aimed at both amateur and professional bands (intermediate level) this catchy tune involves all the instruments and features a piano solo (written or improvised). Great for extending your latin repertoire for summer dances. 5 sax, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, guitar, piano, bass, drums. Score and parts.