Russell L. Robinson

Who knew Jolly Old St. Nick was a jazzy cat? Swingin' rhythms, scat syllables, and 'instrumental' new lyrics abound in this hip partner song arranged by Russell Robinson. Equally accessible and educat...

Written by Kurt Weill for his Threepenny Opera in 1926 and popularized by '50s heart-throb Bobby Darin and a host of other recording artists. Russ Robinson has created this easy-to-sing arrangement th...

A great marriage of melody and lyrics in this light swing standard, arranged in a style that's sure to click with your singers. Available in three voicings, perfect for any group from elementary throu...

From the opening female and male solos to the final chord, this wonderful Russ Robinson arrangement endows the classic '40s tune with rich, yet singable, vocal jazz harmonies to make a real showpiece...

Here's a light, swinging arrangement of a cute George and Ira Gershwin song that's ideal for any age choir. High school groups can sink their teeth into it, middle school groups can really make music...

Saxes do their tricks at Duke's Place. Perfectly crafted for developing choirs with easy, tight harmonies. Also included are a call and response section and a written-out scat solo. This arrangement h...

Saxes do their tricks at Duke's Place. Perfectly crafted for developing choirs with easy, tight harmonies. Also included are a call and response section and a written-out scat solo. This arrangement h...

This timely and moving choral work was written especially for 2-part choirs. 'We will sing a song of peace; we will sing it loud and strong. Children are the future of the world.' A simple and uplifti...

Sung by top singers such as Nat King Cole, Edie Adams, Bobby Darin, and Michael Bublé, this song is one of the tops in the Great American Songbook. Here's a tight, light, jazzy setting appropriate for...

I love coffee, I love tea ... Originally made popular by The Ink Spots in 1940 and later by The Manhattan Transfer, this jazz standard still swings today! 'I love the java jive, and it loves me.'

The traditional 'Greensleeves' tune seasoned with a dash of the Renaissance and a generous sprinkling of rhythmic whimsy. This intriguing arrangement is set lightly in compound meter, alternating betw...

What happens when you cross a beloved Christmas carol with the hip and asymmetric rhythms of 'Take Five'? This does! A satisfying mix of the familiar and the fresh, the arrangement applies jazz articu...

A must-have for every choral library! This full-sounding, uncomplicated setting of our national anthem will come in handy on many occasions for years to come. Dr. Robinson's very practical, straightfo...

Alternating 3/4 and 6/8 time signatures are a fresh and fabulous twist for this holiday classic. You (and your audience) will be both surprised and delighted! Several brief character solos offer lots...

A bluesy rhythmic motive stacks up across voices, creating a compelling introduction and scattered interludes for this hip interpretation of the African-American spiritual. Call-and-response verses gi...

A great fit for choirs of any age or ability! Harry Belafonte sang this joyful West Indies song on his 1956 album Calypso. Dr. Robinson's arrangement has just the right amount of repetition versus dev...

From the fifties to the nineties, this classic pop standard keeps finding its way back among the best hits of today. Russ Robinson's fresh new setting will delight any pops concert.

This enduring song from the '20s comes to life once more in this exceptionally creative arrangement by Russell Robinson. Solo opportunities abound. Don't miss this one!

Say 'Rodgers and Hart' and it congers up an amazing array of pop standards that have lived for decades. This wonderful tune from 'Pal Joey' comes to life in a rich new choral setting from Russ Robinso...

A very singable vocal jazz setting of the Gershwin' favorite from Russ Robinson. It's got a few challenges but it's well worth the effort. A welcome addition to any concert program.

The driving swing style and the romantic lyric of this Duke Ellington tune have made it a classic. It's been recorded by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, The Ink Spots, Harry James, and many more. Add th...