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Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Volume 113: Vocal Standards "Embraceable You": Vocal Book & Online Audio

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Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Volume 113: Vocal Standards "Embraceable You": Vocal Book & Online Audio

12 Standards in Singer's Keys -- Recorded for Low and High Voice

By Jamey Aebersold

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Pianist Steve Allee creates an intimate setting with singer-sensitive solo piano accompaniment for 12 of the greatest ballads every written. Each song is recorded in 2 keys---one for lower voices and one for higher voices---ensuring all singers, men and women, can find the best key for their voice! Selected songs are presented in two tempos (ballad and medium tempo) on separate tracks, adding excitement and variety to these time honored classics. Melody, lyrics, and chord changes are clearly presented in the book and the pianist on the audio provides singer-friendly intros and voice leading, making it easier to find the melody. Note: The book contains C parts only; no transposed parts for B-flat, E-flat, or bass clef instruments, but horn players will love playing and practicing in singer's keys. Rhythm Section: Steve Allee (solo piano). Titles and Keys (High/Low): Body and Soul (C/A) * When I Fall in Love (E-flat/C) * I Can't Get Started (B-flat/G) * I Could Write a Book (B-flat/A-flat) * Embraceable You (F/D-flat) * Love Is Here to Stay (E-flat/C) * I Only Have Eyes for You (A/G) * I Didn't Know What Time It Was (F/D) * Dancing in the Dark (E-flat/C) * I Thought About You (C/B-flat) * Someone to Watch Over Me (C/A-flat) * Where or When (E-flat/C).

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Series: Jazz Sing-A-Long
Publisher: Jamey Aebersold Jazz
ISBN10: 1-56224-151-6
ISBN13: 978-1-56224-151-3
UPC: 635621001138
SKU: 24-V113DS

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About the Composer: Jamey Aebersold

Jamey Aebersold revolutionized jazz education by making the idiom accessible to students of all levels. His play-along series transformed how musicians learn jazz phrasing, improvisation, and swing feel by providing authentic accompaniments that respond to the human voice and instrument rather than dominate it. For over five decades, his materials have been the backbone of jazz programs in schools and universities worldwide.

Why we love this

Steve Allee's piano accompaniments are genuinely singer-centric, which means your students hear real space to breathe and interpret rather than fighting through dense comping. The dual-key approach for each ballad removes the usual logistics headache of transposing for mixed voice types, and the tempo variations keep these standards from feeling like museum pieces.

What to expect

These ballads carry the restraint and intimacy of late-night jazz clubs. The solo piano setting strips away distraction, letting the lyric and melody do their work. There's room to linger over phrases and shape the time without sounding academic.

Who it's for

Jazz singers at the intermediate level who want reliable, professionally arranged standards without the burden of finding multiple keys. This is equally valuable for jazz ensembles integrating vocal features into their programs and for horn players who want to strengthen their knowledge of classic American songbook melodies.

How to get the most out of it

  • Take advantage of the singer-friendly intros on the recorded tracks. They're designed to land your singers on the melody without guesswork, which builds confidence before the first phrase.
  • Work through the material in both keys even if your singer settles on one. Knowing how the tune sits in both registers develops flexibility and reveals which key truly serves the voice best.
  • Pair the ballad and medium-tempo versions of the same tune in rehearsals. This contrast helps singers understand how jazz phrasing and time feel shape the same lyric differently.
  • Horn players benefit from running these transcriptions with singers present. Hearing the vocal line in context deepens their appreciation for the melody and informs their comping choices.

How to use it

Feature one of these standards as a solo turn in a jazz concert, letting the ballad's lyrical depth provide contrast to uptempo ensemble numbers. You can also use individual tunes as rehearsal material throughout the year, cycling through the collection to build your singers' command of the repertoire organically.

Skills your students will build

  • Interpreting jazz phrasing and swing feel within a lyrical context
  • Identifying and adapting melodies across multiple keys
  • Understanding voice leading and how piano accompaniment supports vocal line placement
  • Developing sensitivity to rubato and space in ballad time

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