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Performance Suggestions

1) This affangement is based on the classic r".or*ng of the song by jazzguitarist/singer George Benson. Play the recording for your students

for ideas on style and improvisation.

2) This is an excellent exercise for the developing improviser. Beginningwith measure 53 there are 16 measures of group "scat" soli. Thissection may be repeated many times to allow for vocal or instrumentalimprovisation. Also, measures 102-103 may be repeated many timesfor solo improvisation; improvisation continues in measures 104-105,with the group vocal background added.

3) I would encourage you to add Latin percussion instruments (perhaps

played by the singers) as an appropriate background (bongos, congas,

shakers, guiro, maracas, claves, etc.).

4) The solos (measures 2l-36,70-85) may be sung by male, female, duetor small group. The soloists should be encouraged to explore theirown creativity and style.

5) Have fun and enjoy the challenge!

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Copyright @ 1912, 1913 by Embassy Music Corporation (BMI) and Stuck On MusicThis arrangement copyright @ 1.999 by Embassy Music Corporation (BMI) and Stuck On Music

A 2l0t Intemational Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved. Reproduced by Permission.SOLE SELLING AGENT: SHAWNEE PRESS, INC., DELAWARE WATER GAP, PA 18321

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