Cool Joe, Mean Joe (Killer Joe)
by Benny Golson
Choir - Sheet Music

Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.262848

Composed by Benny Golson and Quincy Jones. Arranged by Paris Rutherford. Jazz Chorals. Jazz, Standards, Swing, Vocal Jazz. CD. Duration 180 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.262848).

UPC: 888680728250. 5.0x5.0x0.148 inches.

Originally a "hard bop" instrumental by sax great Benny Golson, Quincy Jones brought his genius to the song when he penned lyrics to this melody. Killer Joe exploded onto the scene in Quincy's album Q's Jook Joint and was later covered by countless vocal jazz icons including The Manhattan Transfer. Here it is set in a gentle swing style with vocal lines accessible to even beginning vocal jazz ensembles.