Mountain Greenery (From "Garrick Gaieties"): Lead Sheet
Mel Tormé
Item: 00-PSL-000252
$4.99
One moment…
Description
This folio contains 26 classics from "The Velvet Fog" plus a bio and many photos from his personal archives. Titles include: Blue Moon * The Carioca * Fascinating Rhythm * A Foggy Day * I Got Rhythm * Isn't It a Pity * More Than You Know * Oh, Lady Be Good * 'Round Midnight * September Song * You Make Me Feel So Young.
Mountain Greenery (From "Garrick Gaieties"): Lead Sheet isn't in MakeMusic Cloud just yet...but it could be. Let us know you'd like to see it, and you'll help shape what comes next. In the meantime, start a free trial and dive into thousands of interactive titles your students can play along with today.
Request This Title
Tell us you want it.
Start Your Free Trial
Explore everything that's ready to play right now.
Sample Audio
No sample audio found.
Sample Video
No sample videos found.
Additional Details
Series:
Legendary Performers Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
112
SKU:
00-PSL-000252
More about this title
About the Artist: Mel Tormé
Mel Tormé (1946-1999) was a pianist, composer, arranger, and vocalist whose technical mastery and musical intelligence set him apart across jazz, pop, and standards repertoire. Known as "The Velvet Fog" for his smooth baritone and impeccable phrasing, Tormé combined classical training with jazz sensibility, earning respect as both a performer and a serious musician who understood harmony and arrangement at the deepest level.
Tormé's contributions to jazz vocal pedagogy extend beyond his recordings. His interpretations of American standards demonstrate how to phrase over changes with economy and taste, making him a valuable reference for singers developing their approach to jazz repertoire and for pianists seeking models of tasteful comping and solo work.
Why we love this
This collection pairs standards that vocal students already encounter in rehearsals and auditions with authentic lead sheet voicings that reveal how Tormé approached harmony and melody. The 26 titles span essential jazz vocabulary, making this a practical reference for singers learning to navigate changes and for pianists studying how comping supports a vocalist's phrasing.
What to expect
Elegant and conversational. These are songs built on natural speech patterns and sophisticated harmonies that reward close listening. The lead sheet format keeps the focus on melody and chord movement, inviting musicians to discover the architecture underneath Tormé's refined interpretations.
Who it's for
This resource serves singers developing their jazz and standards repertoire and pianists who accompany vocalists or work in jazz combos. It's equally valuable for students studying American popular song and for educators teaching the intersection of jazz harmony and vocal interpretation.
How to get the most out of it
- Study the chord symbols as carefully as the melody line. Lead sheets require you to understand the harmonic movement, not just play the printed voicings.
- Listen to Tormé's recordings of these tunes alongside the sheet music. His rhythmic placement and phrasing choices teach you where the song actually breathes.
- Experiment with reharmonization on the piano while the vocalist explores different interpretations of the same tune. Lead sheets invite flexibility in arrangement and voicing.
How to use it
Use this as a reference collection when preparing singers for jazz standards repertoire, audition preparation, or a program exploring American popular song. The breadth of material makes it practical for private lesson preparation and for directing students toward recordings that model expressive phrasing and harmonic sensitivity.
Skills your students will build
- Reading lead sheets and realizing chord symbols on piano
- Understanding jazz harmony and common progressions in standards
- Phrasing melody over changes with rhythmic flexibility
- Comping techniques that support a vocalist's interpretation
- Recognizing harmonic analysis across multiple interpretations of the same standard