The Songs of Johnny Mercer-Johnny Mercer is one of the most prolific lyricists in history having written the words for more than 1 000 songs. These beautiful arrangements by Melody Bober are perfect Piano solos for lessons recitals or social gatherings. To show the clever brilliance of Mercer's craft the lyrics have been included.
Singer's Choice - Professional Tracks for Serious Singers-Nine Mercer compositions for male singers are presented in this package which is designed to provide the at-home singer with an actual professional setting. Sing The Songs Of Johnny Mercer - Volume 1 includes the favourites Come Rain Or Come Shine Charade The Days Of Wine And Roses Dream I'm Old Fashioned I Wanna Be Around Jeepers Cr…
Singer's Choice - Professional Tracks for Serious Singers-Eight Mercer compositions for female singers are presented in this package which is designed to provide the at-home singer with an actual professional setting.Sing The Songs Of Johnny Mercer Volume 2 includes the favourites Autumn Leaves Fools Rush In I Remember You My Shining Hour Skylark Tangerine Too Marvelous For Words and Mr. Me…
Opening with bright bell tones this Johnny Mercer/Jerome Kern standard moves into a laid back verse with interesting interplay between the vocals and the band. The walking bass at the end of the verse leads into a modulationfeaturing a group scat section and additional optional solos before a recap of the verse and a solid ending to the tune. Excellent for building style and skill! Available sepa…
Originally written by Johnny Mercer for The Pink Panther in 1963 and covered by Michael Bubl? on his Call Me Irresponsible album from 2007 this uptempo classic sizzles with Latin fire. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1 tpt 2 tsx tbn syn gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 2:20.
Warm vocal harmonies shimmer above the lush piano accompaniment of this classic Hoagy Carmichael/Johnny Mercer song. An excellent choice for concert and vocal jazz groups!Available separately: : SATB SAB and SSA. Performance Time: Approx. 3:45.
One of the greatest songs ever written this Harold Arlen/Johnny Mercer standard really cooks in this uptempo swing setting. Available: SATB SAB SSA Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.
This Johnny Mercer/Harold Arlen standard is one of the top swing tunes of the '40s and this SSA setting will show your girls' group at their finest! Available: SSA ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.
Autumn Leaves composed by Joseph Kosma and Johnny Mercer and arranged for SATB a cappella by Ryan O'Connell. A fresh take on a classic standard with intricate yet accessible jazz harmonies and effortless voice leading. The vocals sing like falling and drifting leaves throughout the piece. A standout ballad for your jazz show or concert choir!
Originally written by Johnny Mercer for The Pink Panther in 1963 and covered by Michael Bubl? on his Call Me Irresponsible album from 2007 this uptempo classic sizzles with Latin fire. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1 tpt 2 tsx tbn syn gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 2:20.
Originally written by Johnny Mercer for The Pink Panther in 1963 and covered by Michael Bubl? on his Call Me Irresponsible album from 2007 this uptempo classic sizzles with Latin fire. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1 tpt 2 tsx tbn syn gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 2:20.
Originally written by Johnny Mercer for The Pink Panther in 1963 and covered by Michael Bublé on his Call Me Irresponsible album from 2007 this uptempo classic sizzles with Latin fire. Full score arranged f
Here is an impressive burner based on the Harold Arlen/Johnny Mercer standard. The elongated melody in the beginning is interspersed with solo drum fills. Solo space is included for piano and tenor with outstanding backgroundsfrom the full ensemble. Meant to be played as fast as you dare this deserves a feature spot on your program.
This pop standard with words and music by Johnny Mercer has been recorded by artists from Frank Sinatra and Roy Orbison to Ringo Starr and Michael Bublé. Featured in the musical film Daddy Long Legs starring FredAstaire and Leslie Caron Dream is a perfect concert selection. Arranged by the legendary Hawley Ades this setting is accessible and singable while remaining lush and appealing. Highly r…
“Jeepers Creepers' is a popular song and jazz standard. The music was written by Harry Warren and the lyrics by Johnny Mercer for the 1938 movie Going Places. It was premiered by Louis Armstrong and has been covered by many other musicians. The song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1938 but lost to 'Thanks for the Memory'. “Jeepers Creepers†was featured in the 1…
One of the greatest songs ever written this Harold Arlen/Johnny Mercer standard really cooks in this uptempo swing setting. Available: SATB SAB SSA Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.
Adapted from the version on Sammy Nestico's acclaimed 2005 recording Portrait of Sammy here is tasty up-tempo Latin treatment of this Johnny Mercer standard. Stylized as only Sammy can do you'll hear creative counterlinelines and harmonies as well as flawless pacing and ensemble writing. Solos for tenor trumpet and piano are also featured. At 81 years of age Sammy is still the master and goin…
Opening with bright bell tones this Johnny Mercer/Jerome Kern standard moves into a laid back verse with interesting interplay between the vocals and the band. The walking bass at the end of the verse leads into a modulationfeaturing a group scat section and additional optional solos before a recap of the verse and a solid ending to the tune. Excellent for building style and skill! Available sepa…
If you're a jazz singer or instrumentalist and don't already have basic skills in jazz piano: now is the time! Piano skills are the gateway to understanding chords and progressions, checking lead sheets for accuracy, learning new tunes, arranging, writing your own tunes, becoming a better improviser and so on. This book outlines an easy step-by-step process that makes learning basic jazz piano eas…
(with Autumn Leaves)-This modern day jazz classic written by Barry Manilow using the lyrics of Johnny Mercer is paired with the timeless Autumn Leaves also a Mercer lyric with music by Joseph Kosma. This arrangement is respectful of both songs weaving them together to sing a message of loving someone who's gone as well as growing older and remembering days past. Breathtaking!
Moon River was composed by Henry Mancini with lyrics written by Johnny Mercer and received an Academy Award for Best Original Song for its first performance by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 movie Breakfast at Tiffany's.Mercer and Mancini wrote the song for Audrey Hepburn to fit her vocal range. Initially the lyrics started 'I'm Holly like I want to be / like Holly on a tree back home ...'; howev…
(with Autumn Leaves)-This modern day jazz classic written by Barry Manilow using the lyrics of Johnny Mercer is paired with the timeless Autumn Leaves also a Mercer lyric with music by Joseph Kosma. This arrangement is respectful of both songs weaving them together to sing a message of loving someone who's gone as well as growing older and remembering days past. Breathtaking!
(with Autumn Leaves)-This modern day jazz classic written by Barry Manilow using the lyrics of Johnny Mercer is paired with the timeless Autumn Leaves also a Mercer lyric with music by Joseph Kosma. This arrangement is respectful of both songs weaving them together to sing a message of loving someone who's gone as well as growing older and remembering days past. Breathtaking!
Composé de seulement deux phrases, ce chef-d'oeuvre Henry Mancini / Johnny Mercer a remporté l'Oscar de la meilleure chanson originale quand il a été présenté dans le film du même nom. Groupes de jazz vocal seront savourer ce traitement succulent. / Choeur SATB A Cappella
Warm vocal harmonies shimmer above the lush piano accompaniment of this classic Hoagy Carmichael/Johnny Mercer song. An excellent choice for concert and vocal jazz groups! / Voix Mixtes
