Blackbird
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Jazz choir (SATB choir, a cappella) - Level 3
SKU: NC.VJ2008
Composed by Lennon & McCartney. Arranged by Gary Rosen. Swing. Set of 16 octavos. Published by UNC Jazz Press (NC.VJ2008).(Level III) An a cappella setting for one of Lennon and McCartney's most lovely tunes. It begins with a rubato, choral-style introduction, becomes "a tempo" with a soprano lead and rhythmic backgrounds, shifts to a light jazz feel with a tenor melody and improvised scat solo, and closes with lush chords. Recorded on UNC's Hot VI. SATB a cappella.