Come Fly with Me (Grade 1.5)

Come Fly with Me by Frank Sinatra. By James Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn. Arranged by Rick Stitzel. For Jazz Ensemble (Score & Parts). Discovery Jazz. Grade 1.5. Published by Hal Leonard.

Written for Frank Sinatra (and the title track of his 1958 album), this tune epitomizes the cool sounds of the swing era. Here's a smartly scored version for beginning bands, written with modest ranges but still maintaining an authentic style. Included is plenty of tutti ensemble playing plus short solos (or soli) for sax and trumpet. A great way to teach swing.

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