Hoagy Carmichael

“Heart and Soul,” released in 1938 for orchestra and vocals, was featured in the movie, “A Song is Born” the same year. The joyous, effervescent melody is often recognized as the popular piano duet kn...

Heart and Soul, released in 1938 for orchestra and vocals, was featured in the movie, "A Song is Born" the same year. The joyous, effervescent melody is often recognized as the popular piano duet know...

Written over 80 years ago by Hoagy Carmichael this classic ballad, has the perfect combination of melody, harmony and lyrics to make it one of the most recorded titles ever, up alongside Lennon & McCa...

You probably think you know this song...that is until you hear John Clayton's arrangement! He includes the rarely played verse, along with a slow ballad tempo and gorgeous woodwind colors to create a...

Bring pure romance and timeless elegance to the stage with "The Nearness of You," one of the most famous and soulful jazz standards of all time. This masterful Hal Leonard arrangement presents the cla...

This iconic jazz standard has remained a favorite for 80 years, and is arranged here for vocal soloist in a straight 8th ballad style. A brief trombone soli provides nice variety and the full ensemble...

As recorded on Tonight Show Band, Vol. 2 (Amherst), this wonderful arrangement by the late, great Tommy Newsom features trumpet throughout. There is marvelous ensemble writing, set in a swingy ballad...

Written in 1927, “Stardust” has been recorded over 1,500 times and is now considered to be part of the Great American Songbook. This stellar Paul Clark arrangement includes the 16 bar introduction, fo...

Written over 80 years ago by Hoagy Carmichael this classic ballad, has the perfect combination of melody, harmony and lyrics to make it one of the most recorded titles ever, up alongside Lennon & McCa...