Hoagy Carmichael

Although the first hit recording of this enduring standard was by the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1940 The Nearness of You has remained popular through the ages with recordings by countless artists. Arranged here as a solo feature forflugelhorn the soft Latin stylings and lush accompaniment parts help make this one particularly attractive.

Jazz Play-Along Volume 56-The songs of Hoagy Carmichael have formed a significant part of the Jazz repertoire for decades and his timeless classics Georgia On My Mind and Stardust have been performed by countless great players including Ray Charles Louis Armstrong and Martin Taylor. This set contains a versatile Play-along CD for improvisation study and performance and with a choice of backing tracks (A split track with melody removable bass and piano parts and a full stereo rhythm section) and easy to read authentic and accurate lead sheets players of all instruments will enjoy these terrific pieces.

Dave Barduhn has given this laid-back Hoagy Carmichael classic an inventive down and dirty treatment. It's a proven crowd-pleaser and with the impressive alto feature it's certain to become a favorite of all who play it.

A rich and vibrant piece for mature tastes this version of Georgia On My Mind is based on the original 1930 standard by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell.Arranged by Barrie Carson Turner for SAB choir with piano accompaniment choruses can indulge themselves in the barbershop tinged harmonies of this timeless all-American classic.

Except Sometimes-The great Hoagy Carmichael penned this 1938 standard inspired by a J.B. Thompson poem offered here in an easy accompanied ballad for jazz choirs. Available: SATB Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

One of the greatest songs of all time Hoagy Carmichael's classic romantic ballad shimmers in a rich a cappella setting highlighted by lush harmonies and gently arched phrasing in this superb arrangement. Available separately SATB SSAA and TTBB. Duration: ca. 2:40.

One of the greatest songs of all time Hoagy Carmichael's classic romantic ballad shimmers in a rich a cappella setting highlighted by lush harmonies and gently arched phrasing in this superb arrangement. Available separately SATB SSAA and TTBB. Duration: ca. 2:40.