Lush Life Music

Recorded by Natalie Cole

Lyrics: Roy Turk
Music: Fred Ahlert
Arranger: Billy May
Transcribed/Adapted: Myles Collins
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Jazz Ensemble with Vocal Duet
Style: Swing
Level: Difficult

Transcribed from Natalie Cole's "Still Unforgettable" album, this chart is a really clever fusion of old and new, as it combines elements of Nat King Cole's original recording along with his daughter's fresher interpretation. The chart is scored for reeds to double Flutes and Clarinets in the intro (F, F, C, C, BC) though we have cued alternate sax lines here, eliminating the need for the doubles. The vocal is scored for a boy / girl duet, as per the record version. We have rated it Medium / Advanced only because the Trumpet lines are high in their range, with lead to E6 and 2nd & 3rd to C#6. Aside from this it is a fairly easy chart to play down. The vocal keys are A, modulating to Db and D.

Instrumentation:

• Full Score
• 2 Alto Saxophones (doubles Flute)
• 2 Tenor Saxophones (Doubles Clarinet)
• Baritone Saxophone (Doubles Bass Clarinet)
• 4 Trumpets
• 4 Trombones
• Guitar
• Piano
• Bass
• Drums

Ranges:

• Vocal Key: A/Db/D
• Female vocal: Ab3 - C5
• Male vocal: C3 - E4
• Trumpets 1-4: E6, C#6, C#6, B5
• Trombones 1-4: Bb4, F#4, E4, D4