(Level III) This SATB arrangement of Johnny Mandel's classic is written in a Bossa Nova style with rhythm section accompaniment. It features a solo on the first statement of the melody and has a short solo section for either vocal or instrumental improvisation. This is a great change of pace selection for you concert or festival. SATB w/ Rhythm

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JERRY TOLSON, Associate Professor of Jazz Studies and Music Education, directs jazz ensembles and teaches jazz pedagogy and history classes at the University of Louisville. A graduate of Drake University and the University of North Texas, Tolson is a clinician, adjudicator, guest conductor and jazz camp instructor throughout the country as well as an organizer and presenter of jazz festivals and educational activities. Tolson composes and arranges for both instrumental and vocal jazz ensembles. In addition to his vocal works published by UNC Jazz Press, he is an author and consultant for the Alfred Music Jazz Expressions Method. Performing on keyboards, woodwinds and vocals, Tolson leads three groups and has recorded two CD's with his jazz quintet. He has worked with Delfeayo Marsalis, Kevin Mahogany, Sunny Wilkinson and Phil Wilson as well as popular artists such as The Temptations, Four Tops and Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme. Honors include Who's Who Among American Teaches, Kentucky Music Educators' 'College Teacher of the Year,' and the University's "Distingusihed Faculty Service Award." Tolson's professional memberships include the American Federation of Musicians, CMS, NBA, MENC, ASCAP and IAJE.