Body And Soul: Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Tony Bennett / As performed by Amy Winehouse / Arranged by Kirby Shaw
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Two legends combined in this duet with Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse in the final recording made before her death in 2011. Adapted for jazz choirs, this setting retains the bluesy, ballad quality of their popular recording.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00248329
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About the Artist: Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett stands as one of the few artists who authentically bridges the worlds of jazz standards and contemporary popular music. His interpretive intelligence and impeccable phrasing have shaped how generations of singers approach vocal control and emotional nuance, making him a natural reference point in jazz education contexts.
Bennett's collaboration with Amy Winehouse on this recording captured two distinctive vocal sensibilities at a poignant moment in music history. For educators, his work remains a masterclass in how mature musicianship intersects with genuine stylistic ownership.
Why we love this
Kirby Shaw's adaptation captures the soulful restraint of the original duet, giving your jazz choir access to a sophisticated ballad standard without oversimplifying the emotional architecture. The rhythm section voicing keeps the focus on vocal storytelling while maintaining the bluesy sophistication that makes this recording memorable.
What to expect
A late-night conversation between two singers who understand the weight of the words they're singing. The ballad unfolds with smoky sophistication, built on subtle harmonic moves and the kind of phrasing that reveals itself only through careful listening.
Who it's for
Jazz choirs and vocal jazz ensembles looking for repertoire that teaches elegant restraint and emotional maturity. This arrangement works for programs serving advanced high school or collegiate singers who understand how to honor a standard without replicating the recording note-for-note.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the ballad tempo breathe. Resist the urge to push the harmonic changes; Bennett and Winehouse's power comes from patience and space between phrases.
- Shape the dynamics around the lyrics rather than musical section breaks. The bluesy quality depends on nuanced control of volume at the phrase level.
- Balance the ensemble so that soloists can sit naturally against the rhythm section. This isn't about blending into a wall of sound; it's about conversational interplay.
- Study the original recording for inflection patterns. Both artists use subtle slides and rhythmic hesitations that elevate the performance beyond straight notation.
How to use it
Place this in a set alongside other jazz standards to demonstrate interpretive approaches across different vocal traditions. It works particularly well when programming a concert that explores how contemporary artists engage with classic American songbook material.
Skills your students will build
- Controlling dynamics and phrase shape within a ballad structure
- Interpreting stylistic inflection from a recording model
- Balancing solo and ensemble voices in a rhythm section arrangement
- Understanding the harmonic language of jazz standards