Cry Me A River (A.Hamilton)

Immerse your audience in the timeless allure of "Cry Me A River" with this captivating big band vocal arrangement by Arthur Hamilton. This chart delivers the iconic bluesy lament with lush harmonies and a powerful brass section, maintaining the classic jazz standard style that ensures a professional, polished sound. Originally composed by Arthur Hamilton in 1953, "Cry Me A River" quickly became a quintessential jazz standard, famously interpreted by vocal legends, and this arrangement honors that rich legacy. Designed for a sophisticated jazz ensemble, this medium-difficulty arrangement is perfect for concerts, club dates, studio recordings, and educational settings, offering valuable performance experience for developing musicians while satisfying professional demands. The arrangement evokes a slow, soulful ballad tempo, characterized by its expressive melodic lines and rich harmonic language, typical of mid-20th-century jazz vocal standards. Rhythmic patterns are supportive and understated, allowing the vocal line to shine, with tasteful fills and punctuations from the rhythm section and brass.