My Funny Valentine (D.Tanner)

Immerse your ensemble in the enduring charm of "My Funny Valentine" with this sophisticated big band arrangement by D. Tanner, published by London Orchestrations. This meticulously crafted chart, featuring the iconic composition by Richard Rodgers, is designed to showcase a jazz vocal soloist, providing a rich, authentic, and harmonically nuanced backdrop. The arrangement maintains a medium difficulty, making it accessible for both advanced high school and collegiate jazz ensembles, as well as professional big bands seeking a polished and expressive vocal feature. Its classic instrumentation, encompassing a standard five saxophone, four trumpet, four trombone, and full rhythm section (Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums), ensures a full and professional sound, suitable for a wide range of performance settings from concert halls and jazz clubs to educational festivals and formal events. The arrangement’s character leans towards a ballad tempo, allowing for expressive phrasing from the vocalist and lush ensemble textures. Harmonic voicings are rich and contemporary, while remaining true to the jazz ballad tradition, offering a blend of familiar and subtly reharmonized moments.