Hal Leonard Bye Bye Blackbird - Dixon/Henderson/Zegree - ShowTrax CD

Author/Composer:

HENDERSON/ZEGREE (ARR.)

Instrumentation:

CHORAL ACCOMP

Model #:

121779

Lyrics: Mort Dixon
Music: Ray Henderson
Arranger: Steve Zegree
Format: CD
Version: ShowTrax CD to accompany SATB, and
2pt choral octavos

Here is a swinging arrangement of the great American standard in a style reminiscent of the Count Basie big bands of the 1950s. Opening in a spare style with unison vocals over a bass line, the texture gradually fills out to two parts, then solo with choir back-up, and finally a modulation to a full four-part conclusion. Great for developing improvisation skills!
Duration: 5:00