That's All: Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

Victor López's arrangement strips away complexity without sacrificing jazz sophistication. The modest brass range and accessible instrumental writing let your ensemble focus entirely on supporting the vocalist, making this an ideal first jazz vocal experience for groups still building their chops.

A late-night ballad that unfolds with quiet confidence. The modest orchestration creates space for the voice to breathe, while the jazz ensemble provides warmth and sophistication without overwhelming the intimate lyrical narrative.

Vocalists with a secure low range (down to A-flat) and jazz phrasing skills, paired with Grade 2 jazz ensembles ready to support rather than compete. This works beautifully for singers developing their ability to tell a story over a swinging background.

• Shape the vocal line through the harmonic journey rather than forcing dramatic dynamics; the arrangement's understated elegance rewards subtle musicianship.
• Lock the rhythm section into a relaxed swing feel at 88 BPM; the ballad tempo demands patience and pocket awareness from bass and drums.
• Balance the vocalist's intimacy against the ensemble by keeping brass entries crisp but never aggressive; this is conversational music.

Program this in the second half of a jazz concert where your ensemble has warmed into its groove. The ballad tempo and shorter length (2:37) provide essential contrast after uptempo pieces and give audiences a chance to hear your vocalist's musicality in a spotlight that doesn't demand virtuosity.

• Swinging eighth-note subdivision at a moderate tempo
• Supporting rather than competing with a solo voice
• Stylistically appropriate brass articulation and dynamics in jazz ballad context
• Jazz phrasing and storytelling for vocalists