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Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You): Piano Vocal

As performed by Michael Buble

Item: 35-DS00264047

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 3
SKU: 35-DS00264047

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About the Artist: Michael Buble

Michael Bublé is a Canadian jazz vocalist and pianist whose interpretations of classic standards have introduced countless listeners to the Great American Songbook. His technically assured piano playing and warm, conversational vocal delivery have made him a significant figure in contemporary jazz pedagogy, with his recordings serving as reference points for students learning jazz phrasing, melodic interpretation, and the art of accompaniment.

Bublé's approach to standard repertoire emphasizes storytelling and emotional clarity over virtuosity for its own sake. For music educators, his work demonstrates how classical training, swing sensibility, and genuine connection to a lyric can transform a familiar tune into something that feels newly minted.

Why we love this

This particular arrangement captures the conversational ease Bublé brings to the songbook, making it an excellent teaching tool for students learning to balance rubato with harmonic clarity. The three-page scope keeps the piece manageable for vocal students who need to build stamina without overwhelming the accompanist, and the straightforward piano part reveals the underlying changes without excessive complication.

What to expect

Warm and conversational, like someone settling into a song mid-thought. The melody sits comfortably in the vocal range and invites the kind of phrasing that values clarity and emotional directness over technical flash.

Who it's for

Jazz and vocal students who want to explore intimate interpretation of standards without tackling overly complex harmony. Directors programming shorter cabaret sets or jazz showcases will find this a reliable choice for singers developing their interpretive vocabulary.

How to get the most out of it

  • Treat the opening phrases as speech, not song. The lyric 'Nevertheless, I'm in love with you' should land the way someone might confess something over coffee rather than belt it across a theater.
  • Mark your chord changes clearly in the piano part during the B section. The harmonic movement here accelerates subtly, and the accompanist needs to hear when the melody shifts to support phrasing choices.
  • Build the second verse differently than the first. Add a touch more weight to the melody and let the piano provide slightly more harmonic color without stepping on the vocal line.

How to use it

Pair this with other mid-century standards in a jazz recital or cabaret format, where a vocalist can work through several pieces with minimal accompaniment. It also serves well as an audition piece for students applying to jazz programs, as it demonstrates both technical control and interpretive maturity.

Skills your students will build

  • Jazz phrasing and the balance between written rhythm and rubato
  • Lyrical interpretation and connecting melody to text meaning
  • Sight-reading in jazz lead-sheet and piano/vocal score formats
  • Chord recognition and harmonic listening
  • Collaborative communication between vocalist and accompanist

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