Rhythm Section SATB Chorus divisi,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1488649 By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Kerry Marsh. Jazz,Pop. Vocal Jazz Ensemble. 43 pages. Kerry Marsh #1065497. Published by Kerry Marsh (A0.1488649). This arrangement, sold at SheetMusicPlus.com and SheetMusicDirect.com at a lower price than the standard flat-fee range for vocal jazz ensemble arrangements ($75), does NOT come with a demo recording or any rehearsal audio aids. Visit KerryMarsh.com and purchase the “All Tracks Pack (With SkyTracks Mixer)“ package and receive access to: 1. Arrangement Demo, 2. SkyTracks Mixer access, 3. Vocal Part Tracks, 4. Minus-One Tracks, 5. Rhythm Track, 6. Recording Stems (for those who wish to use their own Digital Audio Workstation).Adapted from Kurt Elling's rendition on his album *Nightmoves*, Kerry’s arrangement of Norwegian Wood is back in print after a too-long hiatus. The chart incorporates hip and unique syncopations with reharmonizations that give the Lennon/McCartney classic a fresh and engaging sound. It features a persistent underlying 16th-note subdivision that drives the rhythm and allows the melody to be reframed and stretched onto a brand-new canvas, creating space for interesting colors in the rhythm section and vocal backgrounds.Elling's signature melismatic melody flourishes are transcribed and seamlessly integrated into this arrangement, offering a nod to his style while adding unique texture and depth. Space for vocal or instrumental improvisation is included, encouraging creativity and spontaneity in performance. A modulation after the solo section introduces a new emotional backdrop for the final lyrical moments, enhancing the song's storytelling aspect.The arrangement uses diverse voicings, blending clusters and more widely spaced harmonies to create a rich, textured sound. It builds to an exciting peak toward the end before winding down to a soft and mysterious finish, capturing the intrigue and emotion of the original while exploring new musical territories. This chart will provide a distinctive and memorable addition to any ensemble's repertoire.
