Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 - July 17, 1959) was an American jazz singer and songwriter. Nicknamed Lady Day by her loyal friend and musical partner Lester Young, Holiday was a seminal influence on jazz and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly inspired by jazz instrumentalists, pioneered a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. Above all, she was admired for her deeply personal and intimate approach to singing. Critic John Bush wrote that she "changed the art of American pop vocals forever." She co-wrote only a few songs, but several of them have become jazz standards, notably "God Bless the Child", "Don't Explain", and "Lady Sings the Blues". She also became famous for singing jazz standards written by others, including "Easy Living" and "Strange Fruit." This Pro Vocal series contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for eight of her hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening, and then separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD, but it is also enhanced for PC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band. Or for singing just for the fun of it!

Songlist: Crazy He Calls Me, Don't Explain, Don't Worry About Me, Easy Living, God Bless' The Child, Just One More Chance, Solitude, Trav'lin' Light

Dubbed "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century. In her lifetime, she won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 million albums. Her voice was flexible, wide-ranging, accurate and ageless. She could sing sultry ballads, sweet jazz and imitate every instrument in an orchestra. She worked with all the jazz greats, from Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Nat King Cole, to Frank Sinatra, Dizzy Gillespie and Benny Goodman. (Or rather, some might say all the jazz greats had the pleasure of working with Ella.) This Pro Vocal series contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for eight of his hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening, and then separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD, but it is also enhanced for PC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band. Or for singing just for the fun of it!

Songlist: Don't Be That Way, Don'cha Go 'Way Mad, It's Only A Paper Moon, Misty, 'Round Midnight, A-Tisket, A-Tasket, What Is There To Say, You're An Old Smoothie

Frank Sinatra, long acclaimed as the world's greatest performer of popular music, is the artist who set the standard for all others to follow. Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became a successful solo artist in the early to mid-1940s, being the idol of the "bobby soxers." A beloved entertainer for six decades, Sinatra earned three Oscars, three Golden Globes, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award, ten personal Grammys (and a total of 20 for his albums), an Emmy, a Peabody, and the Kennedy Center Honors Award in 1983. Here are some great standards as sung by the Chairman of the Board. This Pro Vocal series contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for eight of his hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening, and then separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD, but it is also enhanced for PC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band. Or for singing just for the fun of it!

Songlist: All the Way, The Birth of the Blues, I've Got the World on a String, I've Got You Under My Skin, The Lady is a Tramp, Theme from New York, New York, Time After Time, Witchcraft

Whether you're a karaoke singer or preparing for an audition, the Pro Vocal series is for you! The book contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols, and the CD contains demos for listening and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD player, and also enhanced so Mac & PC users can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band. Sing along with 10 tracks from Bublé's hit album: All I Do Is Dream of You - All of Me - At This Moment - Crazy Love - Cry Me a River - Georgia on My Mind - Haven't Met You Yet - Heartache Tonight - Hold On - You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You.

Songlist: Crazy Love, Hold On, All I Do Is Dream Of You, All Of Me, At This Moment, Cry Me A River, Haven't Met You Yet, Georgia On My Mind, Heartache Tonight, You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You

Whether you're a karaoke singer or preparing for an audition, the Pro Vocal series is for you. The book contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for nine hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD, but it is also enhanced for PC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band.

Songlist: Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You, I Found A Million Dollar Baby (In A Five and Ten Cent Store), It's Only A Paper Moon, Makin' Whoopee, Route 66, There Is No Greater Love, Unforgettable, The Very Thought Of You

Pro Vocal : Jazz Cabaret Songs - Men's Edition   

Whether you're a karaoke singer or preparing for an audition, the Pro Vocal series is for you. The book contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for nine hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD, but it is also enhanced for PC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band.

Songlist: (You'd Be So) Easy to Love, Flamingo, I Could Write A Book, I Get Along Without You Very Well, I See Your Face Before Me, Let's Fall In Love, Prelude To A Kiss, We'll Be Together Again

Whether you're a karaoke singer or preparing for an audition, the Pro Vocal series is for you. The book contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for eight hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD, but it is also enhanced for PC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band.

Songlist: All The Things You Are, Besame Mucho (Kiss Me Much), Blame It On My Youth, By Myself, The Lady is a Tramp, Love Letters, On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever), Sentimental Journey

Whether you're a karaoke singer or preparing for an audition, the Pro Vocal series is for you. The book contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for eight classic songs. The CD contains demos for listening and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD, but it is also enhanced for PC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band.

Songlist: Angel Eyes, Bewitched, Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man, I concentrate on You, It Never Entered My Mind, A Sunday Kind of Love, Time After Time, You Don't Know What Love Is

Pro Vocal : Jazz Standards For Female Singers Vol. 2   

Whether you're a karoake singer or preparing for an audition, the Pro Vocal series is for you. The book contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for eight hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening, and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD, but it is also enhanced for PC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! This volume includes 8 jazz classics.

Songlist: Bye Bye Blackbird, Come Rain or Come Shine, The Girl from Ipanema (Garota De Ipanema), Lullaby of Birdland, My Funny Valentine, Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All the Time), Tenderly, Fever

Top vocal jazz arranger Nick Fryman presents a selection of classic jazz standards in the style of some of the best jazz singers in the business. Includes CD accompaniment with and without guide melody.

Songlist: Popsicle Toes, On Green Dolphin Street, Giving You The Best That I Got, Better Than Anything, Here's To Life, Close Your Eyes, I Can't Make You Love Me, Do It Again!

Eight Gershwin songs are presented in this package which is designed to provide the at-home singer with an actual professional setting. The CD features orchestral interludes and instrumental solos typical of a live club performance, retaining the natural performance flow of an actual performance with an accompanying rhythm section or orchestra.

Songlist: Somebody Loves Me, The Man I Love, Bidin' My Time, Someone to Watch Over Me, I've Got a Crush on You, But Not for Me, S'Wonderful, Fascinatin' Rhythm

Eight Cole Porter favorites are presented in this package which is designed to provide the at-home singer with an actual professional setting. The CD features orchestral interludes and instrumental solos typical of a live club performance, retaining the natural performance flow of an actual performance with an accompanying rhythm section or orchestra.

Songlist: Night and Day, You Do Something To Me, Just One Of Those Things, Begin the Beguine, What Is This Thing Called Love?, Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love), Love for Sale, I Get A Kick Out of You

Professional Tracks for Serious Singers : Sing the Songs of Irving Berlin   

Nine Irving Berlin classics for male vocalists are presented in this package which is designed to provide the at-home singer with an actual professional setting. The CD features orchestral interludes and instrumental solos typical of a live club performance, retaining the natural performance flow of an actual performance with an accompanying rhythm section or orchestra.

Songlist: Cheek to Cheek, Steppin' Out with My Baby, Let's Face the Music and Dance, Change Partners, Let Yourself Go, Say It Isn't So, Isn't This a Lovely Day, This Year's Kisses, Be Careful, It's My Heart

Professional Tracks for Serious Singers : Sing the Songs of Harold Arlen   

Ten terrific Arlen tunes are presented in this package which is designed to provide the at-home singer with an actual professional setting. The CD features orchestral interludes and instrumental solos typical of a live club performance, retaining the natural performance flow of an actual performance with an accompanying rhythm section or orchestra. Includes the songs: I've Got the World on a String - Down with Love - As Long As I Live - Stormy Weather - I've Got a Right to Sing the Blues - The Blues in the Night - Out of This World - Come Rain or Come Shine - My Shining Hour - Hooray for Love.

Songlist: I've Got the World on a String, Down with Love, As Long As I Live, Stormy Weather, I've Got a Right to Sing the Blues, Blues in the Night, Out of This World, Come Rain or Come Shine, My Shining Hour, Hooray for Love

Eight more Gershwin songs are presented in the second volume of this package, which is designed to provide the at-home singer with an actual professional setting. The CD features orchestral interludes and instrumental solos typical of a live club performance, retaining the natural performance flow of an actual performance with an accompanying rhythm section or orchestra. Includes: Of Thee I Sing - Embraceable You - Oh, Lady Be Good - How Long Has This Been Going On? - Summertime - Love Walked In - Nice Work If You Can Get It - I Got Rhythm.

Songlist: Of Thee I Sing, Embraceable You, Oh, Lady Be Good, How Long Has This Been Going On?, Summertime, Love Walked In, Nice Work If You Can Get It, I Got Rhythm

Eight more Cole Porter favorites are presented in this package which is designed to provide the at-home singer with an actual professional setting. The CD features orchestral interludes and instrumental solos typical of a live club performance, retaining the natural performance flow of an actual performance with an accompanying rhythm section or orchestra. Includes the songs: You're the Top - Easy to Love - Friendship - Anything Goes - Blow, Gabriel, Blow - You're the Top - I Get a Kick Out of You - Anything Goes.

Songlist: You're the Top, (You'd Be So) Easy to Love, Friendship, Anything Goes, Blow, Gabriel, Blow, You're the Top, I Get A Kick Out of You, Anything Goes

Professional Tracks for Serious Singers : Sing the Songs of Jimmy McHugh   

Nine familiar songs are presented here from the pen of Jimmy McHugh in this package which is designed to provide the at-home singer with an actual professional setting. The CD features orchestral interludes and instrumental solos typical of a live club performance, retaining the natural performance flow of an actual performance with an accompanying rhythm section or orchestra. Includes the songs: It's a Most Unusual Day - You're a Sweetheart - Don't Blame Me - I Feel a Song Comin' On - I'm in the Mood for Love - I Can't Give You Anything But Love - I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me - On the Sunny Side of the Street - I Must Have That Man.

Songlist: It's a Most Unusual Day, You're a Sweetheart, Don't Blame Me, I Feel a Song Comin' On, I'm in the Mood for Love, I Can't Give You Anything But Love, I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me, On the Sunny Side of the Street, I Must Have That Man

Ten tunes from the legendary Jerome Kern are presented in this package which is designed to provide the at-home singer with an actual professional setting. The CD features orchestral interludes and instrumental solos typical of a live club performance, retaining the natural performance flow of an actual performance with an accompanying rhythm section or orchestra. Includes the songs: A Fine Romance - Smoke Gets in Your Eyes - The Last Time I Saw Paris - The Way You Look Tonight - Yesterdays - The Folks Who Live on the Hill - Make Believe - I'm Old Fashioned - All the Things You Are - They Didn't Believe Me.

Songlist: A Fine Romance, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, The Last Time I Saw Paris, The Way You Look Tonight, Yesterdays, The Folks Who Live on the Hill, Make Believe, I'm Old Fashioned, All the Things You Are, They Didn't Believe Me

Eight classic Mercer tunes are presented in this package which is designed to provide the at-home singer with an actual professional setting. The CD features orchestral interludes and instrumental solos typical of a live club performance, retaining the natural performance flow of an actual performance with an accompanying rhythm section or orchestra. Includes the songs: Autumn Leaves - Fools Rush In - I Remember You - My Shining Hour - Skylark - Tangerine - Too Marvelous for Words - Mr. Meadowlark.

Songlist: Autumn Leaves, Fools Rush In, I Remember You, My Shining Hour, Skylark, Tangerine, Too Marvelous for Words, Mr. Meadowlark

Eight hits from Rodgers & Hart are presented in this package which is designed to provide the at-home singer with an actual professional setting. The CD features orchestral interludes and instrumental solos typical of a live club performance, retaining the natural performance flow of an actual performance with an accompanying rhythm section or orchestra.

Songlist: I Didn't Know What Time It Was, My Funny Valentine, Nobody's Heart Belongs to Me, A Ship Without a Sail, Dancing on the Ceiling, It Never Entered My Mind, There's a Small Hotel, Where or When

A multitalented blind black musician, Ray Charles pioneered soul music, which became enormously popular among both black and white audiences beginning in the late '50s. In secularizing certain aspects of gospel music (chord changes, song structures, call and response techniques, and vocal screams, wails, and moans) and adding blues based lyrics, he virtually invented a new genre of music. He brought a soulful sound to country music and pop standards through his Modern Sounds recordings and who Frank Sinatra called "the only true genius in the business" This Pro Vocal series contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for eight of his hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening, and then separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD, but it is also enhanced for PC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band. Or for singing just for the fun of it!

Songlist: Born To Lose, Georgia On My Mind, Hallelujah I Love Her So, I Can't Stop Loving You, I Got A Woman, Unchain my Hear, What'd I Say, You Don't Know Me

15 essential standards have been given new arrangements tailor-made for singers, with alternative jazz chord changes, complete verses, introductions and singer-flattering endings. This book is in a traditional jazz format designed for improvising accompaniments, with melody line, lyrics and chords in a handwritten music engraving style. Traditional chord changes are also included, along with the alternative chords in Steve Rawlins' creative arrangements. Keys in the Women's Edition are in a generally lower range, as is customary for this style of music. The Men's Edition keys are in a medium range. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

Songlist: Autumn in New York, Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans, Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye, I Could Write a Book, I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good), It Might as Well Be Spring, Just One More Chance, Lush Life, Manhattan, My Romance, Nature Boy, The Nearness of You, A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, Solitude, Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most

Steve Rawlins : Jazz Ballads for Singers - Mens Edition   

15 essential standards have been given new arrangements tailor-made for singers, with alternative jazz chord changes, complete verses, introductions and singer-flattering endings. This book is in a traditional jazz format designed for improvising accompaniments, with melody line, lyrics and chords in a handwritten music engraving style. Traditional chord changes are also included, along with the alternative chords in Steve Rawlins' creative arrangements. Keys in the Men's Edition are in a generally higher range, as is customary for this style of music. The Men's Edition keys are in a medium range. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

Songlist: Autumn in New York, Do You Know What It Means to miss New Orleans, Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye, I Could Write a Book, I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good), It Might As Well Be Spring, Just One More Chance, Lush Life, Manhattan, My Funny Valentine, My Romance, The Nearness of You, A Nightgale Sang in Berkeley Square, Solitude, Stardust

Fantastic heart-on-the-sleeve American standards in new arrangements designed to flatter any singer, with interesting harmonies and accompaniments. The arrangements are in the spirit of the performance tradition established by singers such as Judy Garland, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee and others. Keys have been carefully chosen and will be comfortable for most voices. The book contains arrangements for voice and piano accompaniment, plus a section of "fake book"-style arrangements convenient for performing. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

Songlist: Bewitched, Cry Me A River, Here's That Rainy Day, The Man That Got Away, Misty, More Than You Know, My Foolish Heart, My Man, Stormy Weather, When The Sun Comes Out

Complete piano, voice, and guitar arrangements. The accompanying CD gives complete backing tracks which match the arrangements in the book.

Songlist: 'Round Midnight, A Foggy Day (In London Town), Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered (from "Pal Joey"), Misty, Nice Work If You Can Get It (from "Damsel in Distress"), The Girl from Ipanema, Where or When (from "Babes in Arms")

These vocal editions from the Jazz Play-Along Series are the ultimate learning tool for all jazz vocalists. With musician-friendly lead sheets, lyrics, melody cues and jazz trio backing tracks on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package helps you master improvisation while singing some of the greatest tunes of all time.

Songlist: All Of Me, Desafinado (Off Key), Autumn Leaves, Gypsy In My Soul, Call Me Irresponsible, There Will Never Be Another You, Come Sunday, Dreamsville, Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You, I Could Write A Book, Little Boat (O Barquinho), My Romance, The Night Has A Thousand Eyes, So Nice (Summer Samba), Stompin' At The Savoy, You Are Too Beautiful

These vocal editions from the Jazz Play-Along Series are the ultimate learning tool for all jazz vocalists. With musician-friendly lead sheets, lyrics, melody cues and jazz trio backing tracks on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package helps you master improvisation while singing some of the greatest tunes of all time.

Songlist: Somebody Loves Me, Angel Eyes, Bewitched, Body And Soul, Cherokee (Indian Love Song), Dancing On The Ceiling, Dearly Beloved, For All We Know, God Bless' The Child, How Insensitive (Insensatez), June In January, Meditation (Meditacao), My Foolish Heart, Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars (Corcovado), Thou Swell, When Sunny Gets Blue

Includes 18 of the greatest jazz standards, in arrangements and keys perfect for women singers. The companion CD features terrific accompaniments by a jazz trio of piano, bass and drums.

Songlist: Call Me Irresponsible, Cry Me a River, East of the Sun, Here's That Rainy Day, I Left My Heart in San Francisco, I'll Be Seeing You, If I Were a Bell, In a Sentimental Mood, Isn't It Romantic?, Misty, More Than You Know, My Foolish Heart, On a Slow Boat to China, Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year, Stormy Weather, The Very Thought of You, The Way You Look Tonight, When the Sun Comes Out

15 great standards in custom arrangements for singers, with a companion audio of tasty jazz trio accompaniments (piano, bass, drums). The women's songs are in appropriate, low keys for this style of music. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

Songlist: Black Coffee, Come Rain or Come Shine, Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me, The Frim Fram Sauce, Good Morning Heartache, Hello, Young Lovers, Honeysuckle Rose, I'm Beginning to See the Light, Lost Mind, My Funny Valentine, 'Round Midnight, Route 66, Skylark, Speak Low, You've Changed

15 songs in custom arrangements for singers. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

Songlist: Alright, Okay, You Win, Body and Soul, Cheek to Cheek, Don't Get Around Much Anymore, Fly Me To The Moon, The Frim Fram Sauce, Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good to You, I've Got the World on a String, I've Got You Under My Skin, Lean Baby, Nature Boy, Route 66, When Sunny Gets Blue, Witchcraft, You Took Advantage of Me