Summer Wind

ADAPTED FROM THE RECORDING BY FRANK SINATRA
ARRANGED BY NELSON RIDDLE, TRANSCRIBED BY SYD POTTER
Well, here is another classic, instantly recognizable Frank Sinatra arrangement. This chart comes from the 1996 'Strangers in the Night' record, which, despite the success of the record, proved to be last collaboration between Sinatra and Riddle. An organ is featured on the recording, but a piano will work just fine. If you have access to an organ, all the better. In addition, the ending is scored for alto 1 and tenor 1 to double on flutes. But, we have included alternate parts in the event that you don't have access to flutes.
This is a very straight-forward chart with no big surprises. The trick is to get that laid-back, Basie-style, swing feel. The tempo is approximately 92 bpm. The ranges are very comfortable, but the vocals go through several modulations: D flat to E flat to F. This is just another great, must-have Sinatra chart that your audience will love!
Ranges:
- Trumpet 1: to high B
- Trombone 1: to high A
- Vocal Keys: D flat modulating to E flat modulating to F