Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.490168 Composed by David Raksin and Johnny Mercer. Arranged by Sharny Russell van Herp. Instructional,Jazz. Score. 2 pages. Sharny Russell #106219. Published by Sharny Russell (A0.490168). This simple, but very effective piano arrangement of the beautiful song Laura has been specifically written for use with Sharny Russell's Piano Method for Jazz Singers. It uses the template taught in the Method, which is a combination of root and 7th being played by the Left Hand, together with the 3rd in the Right Hand and melody added on top in the RH. This open voicing creates a musically satisfying and very authentic jazz sound.