Lush Life Music Come Rain or Come Shine - Mercer/Arlen/Ferguson - Jazz Ensemble - Gr. 2

Author/Composer:

MERCER, JOHNNY

Instrumentation:

JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Genre:

BALLAD

Grade/Level:

MEDIUM-EASY

Model #:

LL-2099

Lyrics: Johnny Mercer
Music Harold Arlen
Arranger: John Ferguson
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Jazz Ensemble

One of Johnny Mercer's most enduring and enchanting songs, "Come Rain or Come Shine" is a beautifully crafted arrangement from the pen of John Ferguson, full of lush voicings and rich in tonal colour. This chart is a real torchlight tune - great for the last set of the evening. The band never overwhelms the vocalist, yet the scoring is full of expression and great dynamics. There is a solo spot for Trumpet 2, a couple of cameo solo leads for 1st Alto, and there are no sax doubles. The brass ranges are moderate, with lead Trumpet to a top C, making the chart playable by most bands. The vocal is in Bb.
Duration: 4:50

Ranges:

• Trumpets 1-4: C6, B5, E5, D5
• Trombones 1-4: Ab4, F4, D4, Bb3
• Vocal key: Bb; Female G3-A4 (9 steps)