Don't Get Around Much Anymore (arr. Mark Brymer): Choral Instrumental Pak
By Bob Russell / By Duke Ellington / Arranged by Mark Brymer
Item: 35-PK00130995
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Originally made famous by Duke Ellington, this jazz standard has been sung by everyone from Frank Sinatra to Harry Connick, Jr. Enjoy this swinging setting from Mark Brymer. Duration: ca. 2:45.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00130995
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About the Composer: Bob Russell
Bob Russell was an American songwriter and lyricist whose career spanned from the 1940s through the 1960s. He crafted memorable melodies and witty, sophisticated lyrics that became standards in the American songbook, often collaborating with composers like Duke Ellington to create enduring jazz classics.
Russell's gift for melody and his understanding of vocal writing made his songs vehicles for interpretation by countless artists. His work remains a staple of jazz education and performance, offering students exposure to the Great American Songbook through arrangements that balance accessibility with authentic jazz sensibility.
Why we love this
Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the easy elegance that made this tune a perennial favorite without sacrificing the swing and sophistication that defined Duke Ellington's sound. The voicing works beautifully for ensembles looking to program a recognizable standard that audiences genuinely enjoy, and at just under three minutes, it fits naturally into nearly any concert structure.
What to expect
Relaxed sophistication infuses every phrase. The tune carries an easy confidence, the kind of swinging warmth you'd encounter in a mid-century jazz club where everyone in the room is having a genuinely good time. There's no effort in the groove; it simply exists, inviting performers and listeners alike to settle in and enjoy.
Who it's for
This arrangement suits choirs with access to a working rhythm section and an appetite for jazz repertoire that audiences recognize immediately. Whether you're building a pops concert, adding swing to a concert series, or introducing students to the interpretive freedom that jazz allows, this standard gives you professional-sounding material.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the rhythm section drive the groove; the vocalists should lock into the pocket rather than pull the tempo forward or drag behind
- Balance clarity in the ensemble lines with space for the soloists to breathe and phrase expressively, particularly during any featured vocal moments
- Check articulation carefully across all parts to ensure the band section and choir are creating consistent rhythmic precision, especially in syncopated passages
How to use it
Pair this with other Ellington or standards-based material to build a cohesive jazz or pops set, or use it as a palate cleanser in a more classical concert, where its accessibility offers audiences a moment of familiarity and pleasure. The moderate length makes it useful as a closer or a bridge piece between larger works.
Skills your students will build
- Swing rhythm and syncopation
- Ensemble blend in a jazz context
- Responding to and following rhythm section musicians
- Phrasing and breath control in a relaxed, lyrical style
- Reading jazz voicings and harmonic movement