When Your Lover Has Gone (B.May) Nat King Cole Vocal

Experience the quintessential Nat King Cole sound with this professional big band arrangement of Einar Aaron Swan's timeless jazz standard, "When Your Lover Has Gone," masterfully crafted by the legendary Billy May. This meticulously prepared 19-page chart captures the lush, sophisticated essence of the original recording, presenting a medium-slow ballad tempo feel with May’s signature smooth, flowing harmonic style. The arrangement showcases a classic big band texture, providing an ideal vehicle for a featured vocalist and a well-balanced ensemble. Musicians will appreciate the clear, individual parts for full big band instrumentation, including Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums. The arrangement, rated as easy difficulty, ensures a smooth, authentic performance, making it highly sight-readable and rehearsal-friendly for both educational ensembles and professional big bands. While a score is not included, the comprehensive set of parts allows for effective rehearsal and performance.