Lush Life Music Orange Coloured Sky - Delugg/Stein/Harpin - Jazz Ensemble/Vocal - Gr. Medium

Composers: Milton Delugg, William Stein
Arranger: Jon Harpin
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Jazz Ensemble with female vocal
Style: Swing
Level: Medium

Orange Coloured Sky was covered well by Natalie Cole several years back, and this version sticks to the structure of that version, though in the key of F, making it more singer-friendly. This is not a transcription of the Natalie Cole arrangement, but an arrangement that is similar. It opens with an 8 bar band intro followed by the vocal chorus, with all of the expected powerful band hits behind the "Flash, Bam, Alakazam" vocal. A band interlude follows the chorus, with the vocalist returning for the middle 8 and final vocal half chorus. Jon Harpin has done a masterly job of arranging so that the band fully supports the vocalist, without overpowering at any time. His choice of harmony and instrumental voicing gives this chart a refreshing contemporary kick. No sax doubles.
Duration: 2:30