Something Unusual (vocal) – Sergio Mihanovich

Our audio excerpt starts with the last measure of the four-measure intro that starts the recording. Vocalist Gloria Cooper is also a fine pianist, and the introduction features her piano with three flugelhorns setting up the nice slow swing 12/8 groove for the melody. After the melody, the intro is used as an interlude which leads to Gloria's piano solo, followed by a muted trumpet solo. The interlude then re-enters, setting up the return of the melody.

Lyric Description: With a lyric by the composer himself, this song encapsulates the undefinable and incomparable "something" that is the feeling of being in love with someone. It not only changes the outlook of the lover, but prevents the two from being apart, seeming strange in its tenderness.

No-Vocal Version: This version, like Gloria's recording, contains the four-bar instrumental intro. Then it's your turn to shape the melody with the flugelhorn background. After the interlude there's one solo chorus for you, then the interlude leads back to the melody which eventually goes to a coda. All of this is clearly indicated in the vocal lead sheet.

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