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Choral and Vocal Arrangements from

Ain't Misbehavin'

Ain't Misbehavin' is a musical revue with a book by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr., and music by various composers and lyricists as arranged and orchestrated by Luther Henderson. It is named after the song by Fats Waller (with Harry Brooks and Andy Razaf), "Ain't Misbehavin'".

The musical is a tribute to the black musicians of the 1920s and 1930s who were part of the Harlem Renaissance, an era of growing creativity, cultural awareness, and ethnic pride, and takes its title from the 1929 Waller song "Ain't Misbehavin'". It was a time when Manhattan nightclubs like the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom were the playgrounds of high society and Lenox Avenue dives were filled with piano players banging out the new beat known as swing. Five performers present an evening of rowdy, raunchy, and humorous songs that encapsulate the various moods of the era and reflect Waller's view of life as a journey meant for pleasure and play.

Music By - Fats Waller | Lyrics By - Various Artists | Stage Date - 1978

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Fats Waller : Ain't Misbehavin'

24 vocal selections, including: Ain't Misbehavin' - Cash for Your Trash - Honeysuckle Rose - I Can't Give You Anything but Love - I'm Gonna Sit Right down and Write Myself a Letter - I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling - Jitterbug Waltz - The Joint Is Jumpin' - Ladies Who Sing with the Band - Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do - That Ain't Right - and more.

Songlist: Ain't Misbehavin', (What Did I Do To Be So) Black And Blue, Honeysuckle Rose, Cash For Your Trash, Find Out What They Like And How They Like It, Mean To Me, Handful Of Keys, How Ya Baby, I Can't Give You Anything But Love, I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter, I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling, It's A Sin To Tell A Lie, Jitterbug Waltz, The Joint Is Jumpin', Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now, Ladies Who Sing With The Band, Lookin' Good But Feelin' Bad, Lounging At The Waldorf, Off-Time, Squeeze Me, Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do, That Ain't Right, When The Nylons Bloom Again, Yacht Club Swing

Larry Shackley : Handful of Keys

A terrific four-hand piano version of this showstopper from the musical Ain't Misbehavin'. The lyrics alone are spectacular. And with the great choral writing and piano accompaniment, well, it's a knockout! Showcase your accompanists on this one, or use the SoundTrax CD. Bring the spirit of the legendary Fats Waller to your next concert with this outstanding choral arrangement.

Larry Shackley : Ain't Misbehavin'

Here's a jammin' and jivin', red hot, razzmatazz setting of the title song from the musical Ain't Misbehavin', just perfect for show, jazz, or concert choirs.

Alan Billingsley : The Joint Is Jumpin'

"Come in cats, and check your hats!" You won't want to miss this fantastic swingin' and sizzlin' arrangement of the favorite tune from the musical Ain't Misbehavin'. Nonstop, jazzy singin' and dancin' fun! Featured on the Danza! Movement DVD (00-31225).

Individual Folios

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Larry Shackley : Ain't Misbehavin'

Here's a jammin' and jivin', red hot, razzmatazz setting of the title song from the musical Ain't Misbehavin', just perfect for show, jazz, or concert choirs.

Arranger: Larry Shackley | Composer: Fats Waller | Musical: Ain't Misbehavin'

Larry Shackley : Ain't Misbehavin'

Here's a jammin' and jivin', red hot, razzmatazz setting of the title song from the musical Ain't Misbehavin', just perfect for show, jazz, or concert choirs.

Arranger: Larry Shackley | Composer: Fats Waller | Musical: Ain't Misbehavin'

Kirby Shaw : Ain't Misbehavin'

An inspired a cappella treatment of the "Fats" Waller classic! Many fun options in the center section - "Rudy Vallee" solo, tap solo, etc. Totally unique!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Fats Waller | Musical: Ain't Misbehavin'