SERENADE IN BLUE
Recorded by Frank Sinatra
Arranged by Neal Hefti; Transcribed and Adapted by Jon Harpin
Cat #: LL-2328
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Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement With Vocal
Description: Ballad - Medium Difficult
Publisher: Lush Life Music
This lush ballad is a transcription of Neal Hefti's arrangement for Sinatra's 1962 album Sinatra and Swingin' Brass. This session was the first time Sinatra worked with Hefti on an album project, and it set the benchmark. Whilst the instrumental parts of this chart are not too tricky, the vocal part is quite demanding, as the vocalist doesn't get a rest from start to finish. Even Sinatra himself was quoted as saying "boy, this is tough" during the recording takes. However, don't let this put you off. The brass are often muted though their background figures, so good intonation and ears are required to keep things balanced and tight. Sinatra originally recorded this chart in the key of E, which throws a lot of sharps at the transposing instruments. In view of this all of the parts are printed double-sided, with an Eb alternative on the reverse of the pages. The vocal key is E(Eb) throughout and there are no sax doubles.
Tempo: 72
Duration: 2 mins 58 secs
Vocal
2 Alto Saxophones
2 Tenor Saxophones
Baritone Saxophone
4 Trumpets
4 Trombones
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drums
Vocal Key: E
Trumpets 1-4: D#6, A5, F#5, D#5
Trombones 1-4: B4, G#4, D#4, C4