Paris Rutherford

From Antonio Carlos Jobim's 1967 album of the same name, this is one of his most memorable songs, a bossa nova with an enchanting mixture of major and modal harmonies and warm, expressive lyrics. This...

The four brothers of the Woody Herman sax section achieved legendary status with this tune; later Lambert, Hendricks and Ross recorded a vocal version, followed by Manhattan Transfer's rendition. Pari...

This samba standard absolutely sparkles with cheerful rhythm! Perfect for high school singers and up with plenty of solo opportunities, you'll work your diction skills and dazzle your audience.

This Freddie Green standard was made famous by the iconic vocal group the Manhattan Transfer. You will love to showcase your vocal jazz ensemble and soloists with this fantastic edition!

This popular standard from the Broadway musical Guys and Dolls alternates between a Latin groove and more straight-ahead swing style, showcasing the skills of your rhythm section. This chart features...

A jazz classic in a barn burner Afro-Cuban setting, provides an exciting and energetic closer to a set, or even a full show. Fun and rewarding for your group to perform, there are opportunities for mu...

This classic Duke Ellington song has been recorded by countless jazz performers and enjoyed by millions of listeners. This new, accessible arrangement adds to the repertoire and makes this timeless so...

Irving Berlin was ever the optimist and Blue Skies may be his most up-beat lyric ever. Combined with the easy swing setting by Paris Rutherford and this is a feel good anthem. Your kids will love sing...

The great Harold Arlen wrote this for an unsuccessful Broadway play. But you can't keep a good song down. This has been recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman and many more. Here is a treatment th...

Introduce your students to the genius of Rodgers and Hammerstein and this classic Broadway tune while teaching them easy swing style. Master Jazz educator Paris Rutherford has created an accessible ja...

This jazz standard by the great Dizzy Gillespie is here arranged using an alternating Latin Swing and a straight swing style. There is lots of room to feature soloists along with an ensemble scat sect...

Here is a hard driving, hard swinging standard that features both your pianist/ combo and your choir. A full one time through the form as an intro really sets the stage for a stylish rendering. Unison...

First recorded by Nat King Cole and since covered by countless pop and jazz singers and ensembles and used in multiple movies, here is a really cool arrangement in an easy Bossa groove. With a beautif...

You'll please all the jazz aficionados in your crowd with this mesmerizing setting of the Miles Davis classic. The wordless syllables create a colorful palate of imaginative textures and vocal sounds.