How About You?: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone

Dave Wolpe's arrangement captures the ease and swing of the original while giving ensemble players meaningful musical lines that lock with the vocalist. The two-key format eliminates the usual transposition headache, and the reverse-printed parts mean your musicians stay focused on one key per rehearsal.

Smooth, conversational, and grounded in swing language. The tune invites playful melodic interpretation while the ensemble's supportive voicings keep the whole thing light and propulsive rather than heavy.

Jazz ensemble directors building a vocal-feature program, or singers preparing for auditions and recitals who want a professional-level arrangement without the cost of custom orchestration. This works equally well in a learning ensemble or a polished performance setting.

• Balance the vocalist's intimate delivery against the ensemble's swing groove; the rhythm section should sit slightly behind the beat to create forward momentum without rushing.
• Work the rubato sections (if marked) to allow the singer breathing space on key phrases; lock the ensemble's pocket tightly on the straight swing sections.
• Use the conductor score to cue ensemble entries clearly, especially if the vocalist takes liberties with phrasing in the intro or bridge.

Feature this as a solo spotlight on a jazz concert, or pair it with another vocal standard to create a set that showcases your ensemble's ability to accompany confidently. The manageable length (2:09) makes it perfect for formal adjudication or chamber-style performances in smaller venues.

• Accompanying a vocalist with harmonic sensitivity and rhythmic flexibility
• Comping and improvisation within structured jazz harmony
• Swing articulation and groove consistency across an ensemble
• Reading and executing fast page turns (using the reverse-printed parts efficiently)
• Listening and balancing between solo voice and ensemble texture