So Nice (Summer Samba): Piano/Vocal/Chords
Diana Krall
Item: 00-PS-0010838
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The titles inside the Quiet Nights songbook are unnerving in their intimacy from the soul-stilling rendition of "You're My Thrill" to the inspirational version of "Where or When." The twelfth album released by Diana Krall pushes her familiar breathy contralto vocals into the realm of sweet surrender with a Brazilian-influenced flare. Titles: The Boy from Ipanema * Este Seu Olhar * Every Time We Say * Goodbye * Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry * How Can You Mend a Broken Heart * I've Grown Accustomed to His Face * Quiet Nights * So Nice * Too Marvelous for Words * Walk on By * Where or When * You're My Thrill.
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
76
SKU:
00-PS-0010838
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About the Composer: Marcos Valle
Marcos Valle is a Brazilian songwriter and composer who emerged from the bossa nova movement of the 1960s. His work bridges the sophistication of jazz harmony with the rhythmic warmth of Brazilian music, making him a key figure in the development of modern samba and bossa nova composition.
Why we love this
This collection captures standards and Brazilian classics through an intimate piano and voice arrangement that invites genuine interpretation rather than prescriptive performance. The inclusion of both English and Portuguese titles gives singers and pianists flexibility in their programming while maintaining the cohesive emotional arc that Diana Krall's album establishes.
What to expect
The collection wraps you in late-night intimacy and subtle melancholy, where each song feels like a confession whispered across a small room. The Brazilian influence brings warmth and rhythmic subtlety to familiar standards, creating a mood that is both wistful and inviting.
Who it's for
This book serves singers and pianists who appreciate jazz standards and Brazilian music, from intermediate to advanced players seeking material with genuine sophistication. It works equally well for vocalists building a jazz or pop repertoire and for accompanists developing their interpretive skills through authentic arrangements.
How to get the most out of it
- Honor the space between phrases; these arrangements thrive on restraint rather than constant activity, allowing the lyrical content to breathe.
- Pay attention to the samba rhythm that underlies even the jazz standards in this book; the syncopation should feel natural rather than forced.
- Experiment with the voicings provided in the chord notation to match your vocal range and the intimacy level you want to achieve.
- Use the piano part as a guide to texture rather than a rigid accompaniment; transpose or simplify where needed to serve the song's emotional core.
How to use it
These arrangements work beautifully as a complete recital arc or selected as individual pieces within a jazz or pop-focused concert. The mix of English and Portuguese titles allows you to craft a thematically coherent program that explores romance and longing across cultures and eras.
Skills your students will build
- Jazz voicing interpretation and chord substitution options
- Brazilian rhythm patterns and syncopation in English-language standards
- Expressive phrasing and emotional restraint in intimate vocal arrangements
- Reading and adapting lead sheets for different accompaniment styles
- Bilingual pronunciation in Portuguese bossa nova and samba repertoire