Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (arr. Kirby Shaw): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Kirby Shaw
Item: 35-PK00121371
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Set in a smooth samba style, this arrangement will showcase your vocal jazz or pop ensemble at their very best! Duration: ca. 2:45.
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Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00121371
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About the Arranger: Kirby Shaw
Kirby Shaw stands as one of the most prolific and influential voices in contemporary choral music. His impact spans continents, from North America through Europe to Australia, and his contributions to choral pedagogy are measured not just in accolades but in the nearly 20 million copies of his 2500-plus arrangements now in circulation worldwide. Shaw earned degrees in Music Education and Choral Composition from San Jose State University before pursuing a DMA in Choral Conducting at the University of Washington.
Shaw's career has been defined by a commitment to building vocal jazz programs that set new standards. He founded and directed the acclaimed COS Vocal Jazz Ensemble at College of the Siskiyous in California, then went on to establish similar ensembles at Colorado State University and the University of Missouri at Kansas City before his current role directing the Jefferson State Choral Coalition at Southern Oregon University. His credentials as a vocalist are equally impressive: he has studied directly with jazz legends including Bobby McFerrin, Al Jarreau, and Jon Hendricks, and he remains an active member of Just 4 Kicks, a four-man a cappella jazz ensemble. Beyond his arrangements and performances, Shaw has overseen the production of hundreds of educational recordings and multiple college albums, earning multiple ASCAP awards for his compositional work.
Why we love this
Kirby Shaw understands how to arrange a vocal jazz standard in a way that sits beautifully on singers' voices while maintaining the groove and sophistication jazz repertoire demands. The samba setting here gives this beloved standard a fresh rhythmic energy without sacrificing its inherent elegance, making it an ideal choice for a concert that needs both polish and accessibility. Your singers will feel supported by an arrangement that sounds modern and professional.
What to expect
Smooth and sophisticated, with the warm swing of samba rhythms supporting the classic melody's emotional weight. The arrangement feels both relaxed and polished, giving singers room to breathe while maintaining the shimmer and forward motion that makes this standard so enduring.
Who it's for
Vocal jazz ensembles and pop choirs with solid reading skills and a taste for accessible yet sophisticated repertoire. This works equally well in high school, community college, or university settings where the ensemble already handles jazz vocabulary confidently.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the samba groove early in rehearsal by isolating the rhythm section, then layer the vocal parts in gradually so everyone hears where they sit within the pocket
- Shape the dynamics to follow the natural contours of the melody rather than keeping the texture static; samba arrangements benefit from subtle lift and release within phrases
- Record a rehearsal take once the parts are secure and listen back as an ensemble, focusing on blend and balance across the ensemble voicing
- Keep the accompaniment track playback at a volume that allows singers to hear themselves clearly while still feeling the rhythmic drive
How to use it
Pair this with other jazz standards or pop arrangements in a concert devoted to vocal jazz to show range in style and era. At just under three minutes, it works nicely as an opening or closing number that leaves audiences smiling, or as a bridge between concert and more informal set pieces.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and sustaining jazz voicing in ensemble context
- Maintaining rhythmic precision in samba groove
- Blending vocal tone within jazz ensemble setting
- Phrasing and dynamics appropriate to jazz idiom
- Responding to instrumental accompaniment with precision