(4) As recorded by New York Voices. Darmon wrote the music, and Peter Eldridge wrote the lyrics. This is a reasonably challenging arrangement, which features a tenor lead with plenty of rich ensemble sections
(4 a cap) This Lerner and Loewe hit is an American classic. It is set here as an updated a cappella version by Darmon Meader for the New York Voices - an amazing vocal jazz arrangement not to be missed. Beginning with solo and backing vocals, it soon takes off in a bright, happy bounce. Enjoy and learn from the actual New York Voices with the demo recording.
(4-5 a cap) as sung by The New York Voices with Amy London on the recording \"Visions Within\" MS1215. Chants drawn from ancient Gregorian modes are propelled into mesmerizing poly-rhythmic orbits by contemporary fugues and canons, and traditional motets are transformed by luminescent tone clusters reminiscent of impressionistic jazz, creating a gorgeous mosaic of sacred sound! Robert Lepley is a composer and a classical and jazz pianist who holds Master\'s Degrees in the areas of choral composition and theology. He says of Rilke: \"His poems\' profound existential nature have the power to connect ancient symbols of the \'sacred\' found deep within the human psyche with current forms of religious and secular spirituality which explore the relationships between thought and emotion, life and death, fear and love, personal faith and social justice.
(4 a cap) Unlike most hyper patriotic, \"rah rah\" arrangements of this song, this is a more contemplative, introspective version of the classic ode to American freedom and liberty - reflecting the original tenor of democracy (as opposed to the distorted \"democracy\" of the previous \"regime\" - don\'t get me started!). This arrangement incorporates some contemporary harmony, but still remains true to the songs classic sensibilities. This chart works well with both small and larger ensembles
(4) As recorded by New York Voices. Lauren co-wrote this song with Eve Nelson, Lauren and Darmon collaborated on the NYV arrangement. This is a reasonably challenging arrangement, which features a female lead with plenty of rich ensemble sections. The arrangement includes fully notated piano & bass parts
(4) Sheer, unbridled fun! For college or adult jazz chorus, this arrangement as sung by the New York Voices is a bit tricky, but well worth the effort. It features incredible harmony and rhythm and some a cappella sections, but the purpose of this piece is not to get technical just to have fun! Four-part scat singing frames the piece on either end, while your baritone soloist goes to town (with great choral support) on each verse. Baby Driver, extracted from the New York Voices Songs of Paul Simon CD, is a toe-tappin\', hand-clappin\' jazz party. Invite everyone you know
(4) As recorded by New York Voices on \"A Day Like This\", a wordless bossa nova written by Peter Eldridge and Jack Donahue. The arrangement incorporates some nice close harmonies and syncopation, but with it\'s relaxed tempo and smooth voice leading, it is accessible by most medium level ensembles
(5) Meader's arrangement of Charleston Alley pays tribute to Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, as well as Charlie Barnet, while expanding the voicings, and also placing the song in a much more "SATB-friendly" key. This arrangement is a great introduction to the classic vocalese style of Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, and will work well for most medium to advanced vocal jazz groups
