Ladies Of Jazz (Medley): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Peggy Lee / As performed by Billie Holiday / As performed by Ella Fitzgerald / Arranged by Kirby Shaw
Item: 35-PK00176032
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Salute the great female jazz artists from the past, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee, with this 10-minute medley of hits and showcase your own ensemble of stars of the future! Includes: "Cheek to Cheek, Fever, God Bless' the Child." Duration: ca. 9:45.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00176032
More about this title
About the Artist: Peggy Lee
Peggy Lee was a vocalist and songwriter whose career spanned seven decades, making her one of the most recorded artists in American popular music. Her sultry voice and sophisticated interpretations of jazz standards defined an era, and she composed or co-wrote numerous songs that became classics, including "Fever" and "Is That All There Is?" Lee's influence on vocal jazz phrasing and interpretation continues to shape how singers approach the Great American Songbook.
As a performer, Lee commanded the stage with remarkable presence and emotional depth. She recorded prolifically across multiple genres, won Grammy Awards, and performed at major venues worldwide. Her legacy extends beyond her own artistry; she opened doors for female jazz vocalists and demonstrated the power of a singer who could authentically interpret material while maintaining complete artistic control.
Why we love this
Kirby Shaw's arrangement captures three iconic vocal standards in a single package, giving your choir access to legitimate jazz material that audiences genuinely want to hear. The medley format lets you deliver substantial musical content (nearly 10 minutes) while maintaining variety and energy, and featuring three different musical personalities keeps singers engaged across the arc of performance.
What to expect
Smooth, sophisticated, and undeniably cool. These three standards carry the elegance and emotional intelligence of mid-twentieth century jazz vocal tradition, wrapped in Kirby Shaw's intelligent orchestration that lets singers shine while maintaining ensemble cohesion.
Who it's for
Choirs and ensembles ready to move beyond classical choral idiom and tackle authentic jazz repertoire. This works for high school through community level singers who have basic ensemble discipline and want to explore a different musical language.
How to get the most out of it
- Spend rehearsal time on the rhythm section's pocket. The groove won't lock itself; your bass and drums need to own the pulse while vocalists float around it with the freedom jazz requires.
- Balance vocal blend against clarity of lyrical delivery. Jazz phrasing often demands flexibility that can muddy ensemble sound if sections aren't anchored to shared vowel shapes and consonant articulation.
- Study recordings of the original artists to absorb phrasing and inflection. Your singers don't need to imitate, but understanding how Ella, Billie, and Peggy approached these songs will inform your interpretation choices.
- Prepare your accompanists separately. Jazz piano comping and walking bass lines sit differently than classical instrumental accompaniment; they need their own rehearsal and leadership.
How to use it
Feature this as a full program segment or concert act. The medley structure works beautifully as a themed concert moment celebrating women in jazz, or simply as a tasteful reprieve from classical programming when you want to show your ensemble's range and musicality.
Skills your students will build
- Jazz phrasing and swing articulation
- Syncopated rhythm reading in a vocal context
- Listening to and responding to instrumental accompaniment
- Stylistic interpretation across three distinct song standards
- Blend and balance in rhythm section voicing