And All That Jazz (From "Chicago"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

This collection captures "And All That Jazz" alongside dozens of other theatrical standards, all transcribed directly from their original vocal scores and presented in performance-ready keys. The authenticity matters: singers encounter the music as composers and lyricists intended it, with proper tessitura and dramatic intention intact. For audition preparation or recital programming, having multiple songs from different eras and styles in one volume streamlines the work of building a coherent audition book.

Stepping into these songs means inhabiting moments of vulnerability, ambition, longing, and wit drawn from Broadway's finest. The music ranges from the sultry sophistication of jazz-influenced numbers to soaring ballads and character-driven comedic pieces, each with its own theatrical world embedded in the melody and harmony. There's an intelligence in this repertoire; these are songs written by craftspeople who understood voice and story.

This collection serves singers preparing for auditions, recitals, or performance opportunities who need reliable, authoritative transcriptions of musical theatre repertoire. Whether you're a soprano, mezzo-soprano/alto, tenor, or baritone/bass, Alfred's offers a volume matched to your vocal range with songs selected to showcase your strengths. Music teachers and coaches working with musical theatre singers will find the historical commentary and cut suggestions valuable instructional tools.

• Study the contextual notes provided for each song. Understanding the character's situation and emotional arc shapes phrasing and interpretation in ways that elevate the performance beyond accurate pitch and rhythm.
• Use the 16-bar cut suggestions as starting points, but examine them against your own interpretation. A cut that works for an audition may not serve the arc of a full recital performance.
• Balance the piano part's stylistic demands alongside the vocal line. Musical theatre accompaniments are rarely subordinate; they carry orchestral textures that deserve attention in rehearsal.

Build a recital that spans theatrical styles and eras by selecting songs from different shows within this single volume. The breadth of material makes it possible to construct a cohesive program without requiring multiple song books. For voice students, rotating through different songs from this collection over the course of a year provides exposure to the range of demands musical theatre makes on the instrument and interpretive skills.

• Sustaining legit vocal production over varied intervallic and rhythmic demands
• Interpreting character intention through lyrical delivery and phrasing
• Navigating theatrical notation, including cut markings and performance context
• Collaborating with an accompanist to balance vocal and instrumental textures
• Preparing audition-ready interpretations within fixed timeframes