Originally written for the stage, this jazz standard has been recorded by a who's who of jazz icons including Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Julie London, and Ella Fitzgerald. Hauntingly beautiful!

Composer: Arthur Schwartz

Not for the faint of heart! This challenging jazz setting of the traditional folk hymn offers substantial challenges and myriad rewards, with its colorful harmonies and surprising shifts in tonality. Available: SATB divisi a cappella. Duration: ca. 2:45.

Composer: John Newton

Greg Jasperse is a composer, arranger, recording artist and educator who currently lives in Los Angeles. Greg enjoys working with a wide range of ages and has conducted throughout North America and Europe. As an educator, Greg has served as a clinician for show choirs and jazz camps as well as directed many vocal festivals and honor choirs in the United States and Canada, including many All-State choirs. Mr. Jasperse has several commercial recordings available of his piano arrangements. Greg writes often for Shawnee Press, most notably his VoiceDance series. Bailando is the gerund of the Spanish word, "bailar" which means to dance, move rhythmically to music, as well as to skip or bounce in a dance-like manner. Certainly Greg's arrangement of Bailando fits the bill!

Composer: Randy Malcom Martinez

Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies) | 35027099 | Digital Version Available

Cole Porter meets Greg Jasperse! Inspiring in its style and musical sense, this up-tempo samba never stops! Originally made popular in 1938 by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra, it has had many revivals throughout the years. Greg's vibrant and rhythmic vocal jazz style envelopes this Cole Porter classic. Instrumental parts are available for jazz combos.

Composer: Cole Porter | Musical: Jubilee

The golden colors of a summer sunset and the depth of human feelings are the basis of this simple and lovely song by Sting in a gently undulating setting for unaccompanied mixed voices. Stunning!

Composer: Sting Performed By: Sting

Top arranger Greg Jasperse shows a gospel side with this setting of the favorite Christmas spiritual. Infused with rhythmic vitality and featuring two or more soloists, this work will add life and joy to your holiday programs!

The pop group, The Turtles, released Happy Together in 1967 and it was a number one hit for three weeks. Greg has added a little Samba twist to his arrangement of this favorite. Smart and fun for jazz as well as show choirs. Available separately: SATB, Digital Instrument Pack (guitar, bass, drums), StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:22.

Composers: Garry Bonner and Alan Gordon Performed By: The Turtles

This is like one big jazz scat for the choir. Only syllables, no words. Written for the New York Voices Jazz camp, this song is HOT. And the only 3 words used embrace the joy of music making and the joyful affirmation of life I Am Alive.

Irving Berlin's classic is presented here in a gentle, sweet groove with simple jazz vocals and soft rhythm. Beginning with an easy vocal riff, the familiar melody is accompanied by refreshed chords that lightly surprise and offer a new interpretation to this romantic, winter song.

Composer: Irving Berlin

With its breath of fresh harmony and dash of groove, this moving Beatles classic is tender, inspirational, and perfect for any occasion. Available: SATB; SAB; SSA; Digital Instrument Pack; StudioTrax CD.

Composers: John Lennon and Paul McCartney Performed By: The Beatles

Made most successful by the Chordettes, a new arrangement from Greg Jasperse takes this favorite and whimsical tune in a fresh new choral direction with a driving straight eighth-note feel and contemporary jazz-tinged harmonies throughout. Fun for the whole choir.Available separately: SATB, SSA, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:09.

Composer: Beverly Ross, Julius Dixson Performed By: The Chordettes

A heartfelt holiday love letter to the memories and special feelings that come only at Christmas. This contemporary ballad boasts a light groove and memorable hook that will bring warmth in winter. Invite your audience to sing along on the final full-voiced refrain. Recording provided by Western Michigan University's Gold Company, directed by Greg Jasperse.

A Rodgers and Hart classic is arranged here with a rolling rhythmic feel, creating a contemporary sound for this timeless song. Easy jazz harmonies infuse the vocal lines and the ballad performs well with either piano alone or the full rhythm accompaniment.

Composer: Richard Rodgers | Lyricist: Lorenz Hart

If you have enjoyed Greg Jasperse' VoiceDance series, you will love this new addition written for the all-camp choir at the New York Voices Vocal Jazz Camp. A dance of joy and celebration, this new VoiceDance gives the opportunity for improvisation and percussion with Greg suggests several ways to perform the piece, making it adaptable for different choirs and performance times. Stunning in its creativeness and choral excellence.

A Filipino folk song tells of two lovers departing each other's company and of their desire to reunite one day. The melody alternates between the two parts with 2-part harmonization throughout. The text, while it looks Spanish, is actually chavacano, a pidgin form of Spanish. A fresh multicultural selection for conert or contest!

Country: The Philippines

Oh how beautiful, this finely crafted octavo! A gorgeous text is portrayed through lush sounds and textures, from rich, broad chords to tight jazz harmonies. For SATB voices with alto divisi, Oh How Beautiful, This Finely Woven Earth is a fabulous showpiece for advanced high school through adult choirs or vocal jazz ensembles.

This ACADEMY AWARDae winning ballad was originally featured in the film Calamity Jane starring Doris Day. This setting is filled with all the jazzy nuances you expect from the creative mind of Greg Jasperse. Optional repeats allow for scat or instrumental solos.

Composer: Sammy Fain

James Taylor's artistry and influence shine through in this impassioned plea for understanding and brotherhood. Powerful!

Composer: James Taylor Performed By: James Taylor

First heard in 1925, this jazz standard still swings! A blast for serious vocal jazz groups that is well worth the effort.

Composer: Ben Bernie

Featuring a solo violin, this Macedonian folk tune arrangement is hauntingly beautiful and so fresh with its text and language. Translation and pronunciation guide of the Macedonian lyrics and the violin part are included within the choral. Truly, Tatkovina is the sought-after multicultural piece for which you have been searching.

Country: Macedonia

This 1981 hit for The Manhattan Transfer is now a hot new choral arrangement from Greg Jasperse. A driving beat leads this chart of fresh new chord changes and rhythmic surprises. Terrific for show, jazz or concert choirs and the SSA voicing will thrill your women's groups! Available separately: SATB, SSA, Digital Instrument Pack (guitar, bass, drums). Duration: ca. 3:10.

Composers: George Davis and John T. Taylor Performed By: The Manhattan Transfer

This choral journey begins with a tender chorale, and soon sets out for Brazil. Accessible and exciting, The Long Path will have your choir smiling, singing, and dancing in no time. Optional percussion parts available for free download at www.shawneepress.com/bin/TheLongPathPercussion.pdf.

Country: Brazil

This classic swing tune was arranged for the Michigan All-State Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Beginning with the rubato intro just right for a soloist to stylize in their own way, it launches into a sweet swinging ensemble arrangement that is hip and contemporary and just right for an advanced vocal jazz choir.

Composer: Bob Haymes Performed By: Blossom Dearie

Voice Dance, a wordless vocal dance celebrating the human voice and the joy of singing together is perfect for any occasion. Written for nationally-known jazz educator, arranger, and vocalist Jennifer Shelton for her marriage to well-known drummer Steve Barnes, this composition will teach your ensemble blend, alternative time signature as well as the freedom found in singing together. A musical challenge your students will love.