Ruby Braff

  • Transcriptions, vocals, and much more

    This diverse update has a bit of something for everyone. If you've been waiting for new vocal music, this is your week! We're excited to add new pieces by Sergio Mihanovich and Ruby Braff for voice this week. Instrumentalists can enjoy these pieces as well, of course -- as well as the other six new additions this week. With a solo transcription of Art Farmer, David Hazeltine's own solo piano arrangement, and new original quintet arrangements, these new titles have it all.

    SERGIO MIHANOVICHSometime Ago
    A wistful classic for singers and instrumentalists. Art Farmer's solo transcription available, as is a vocal lead sheet.

    AL COHNSomething For Lisa
    Medium swing in a cool jazz style. Chet Baker's quintet arrangement available.

    GIGI GRYCEExhibit A
    A rhythm changes head with a twist on the bridge. Try Gigi's own arrangement.

    DAVID HAZELTINEAnn's Mood
    Tonal and beautiful with a cyclical form.

    DAVID HAZELTINEPentimento
    Charming post-bop bossa. Solo piano arrangement available.

    RUBY BRAFFWe're All Through
    A sultry medium swing with a lyric describing a relationship's end. Vocal lead sheet available.

    ERIC ALEXANDERLittle Lucas
    A modal composition with great flexibility.

    IDREES SULIEMANTell Me What's Your Name 
    A thoughtful, tender ballad.

  • Three new composers. One big update.

    We're back with another big update! This week, we're welcoming three new composers to the site: tenor saxophonist Paul Quinichette, cornetist Ruby Braff and bassist Santi Debriano. Our Recording Session Anniversaries this week celebrates the anniversary of the first recording of Gigi Gryce's Capri with new lead sheets in the original key -- including two Clifford Brown trumpet solos; the recording sessions for Kenny Drew Jr.'s album "A Look Inside" (Alhambra, A Look Inside); Ray Bryant's legendary performance at Montreaux; and Ruby Braff's recording session for his album "Braff!" on which Here's Freddie was recorded.

    We're also celebrating birthdays: vocalist Rachel Gould, pianist Elmo Hope and bassist Santi Debriano. Join us in marking all of these anniversaries and birthdays with great music!

    Check out this week's new music:

    GIGI GRYCECapri 
    Now available in the original key with two Clifford Brown trumpet solos

    KENNY DREW JRAlhambra
    A lyrical, flowing bossa

    KENNY DREW JR: A Look Inside
    A cheerful & bubbly medium swing

    RAY BRYANT: Blues #3
    Master the blues in G with this three-chorus piano solo transcription

    RAY BRYANT: Blues #2
    A blues tour-de-force: seven choruses of piano solo transcription

    PAUL QUINICHETTE: Prevue
    A simply & catchy medium swing that makes a great choice for vocalists. Paul Quinichette's tenor sax solo transcription available.

    RUBY BRAFF: Here's Freddie
    Classic, laid-back mainstream jazz

    SANTI DEBRIANO: Abra Cadabra
    A bright Latin piece

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    Enjoy the music!

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