My Funny Valentine (D.Tanner) London Orchestrations (Vocal)

Elevate your big band's repertoire with Dave Tanner's stunning arrangement of "My Funny Valentine," a sophisticated jazz vocal chart from London Orchestrations. This 33-page arrangement captures the timeless romance and melancholic beauty of the classic Rodgers and Hart standard, expertly crafted for a full big band lineup including Vocal, Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drums. While the composer is listed as unknown in the metadata, "My Funny Valentine" is widely recognized as a pivotal work by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Lorenz Hart, introduced in the 1937 musical Babes in Arms. Tanner's arrangement presents this beloved ballad with a medium difficulty rating, making it accessible for both advanced high school and collegiate jazz ensembles, as well as professional big bands. It features lush, contemporary harmonic voicings and a flexible tempo feel, allowing for expressive interpretation, typically performed as a slow to medium swing ballad.