Vocal Charts
Arrangements for female and male vocalists.
Featured Vocalist
JEAN LAUGHLIN
Jean Laughlin is a Chicago jazz/cabaret singer songwriter whose songs are like a self-help book put to music—her satiny voice and rich lyrics touch the music lover’s heart.
Jean’s solid vocal and musical command underlie each composition’s appeal. She began singing at age five and studying classical piano at seven. At the age of eleven, she performed on the nationally televised ‘Bob Crosby’ Show.
Graduating from the University of Wisconsin, she majored in Speech/Drama and studied opera for two years to fine tune her instrument. After settling in Chicago, Jean became a fixture in recording studios, doing work in television commercials, voice-overs and radio spots for agencies such as Leo Burnett, J. Walter Thompson and Foote, Cone & Belding. She performed in industrial shows, where she worked with Chicago legends like Shelley Long.
Jean has teamed up with arranger Jim Martin on 5 separate CD’s that include songs by Jean scored by Jim for string orchestra, orchestra as well as full big band.
A Work in Progress
By Jim Martin
Big band with female vocal
This is another fun chart that was done for Jean Laughlin’s latest CD “Miracle of Life”. It’s an uptempo swing vocal chart that features tenor sax and trombone. This recording features Jean Laughlin along with solos by Tom Garling (trombone) and Mark Colby (tenor). Another fun chart to feature your female vocalist.
Smile
By Jim Martin
Big band with female vocal
This is a chart that was done for Jean Laughlin’s latest CD “Miracle of Life”. “Smile” combines both a nice easy Basie feel, along with sections of double X. These sections balance out nicely. Solo is in tenor sax 1.
It's OK to Disagree
By Jim Martin
Big band with female vocal
This is another fun chart that was done for Jean Laughlin’s latest CD What Am I Looking For? It’s an uptempo chart that is right out of the 40’s swing dance band era. This recording features Jean Laughlin along with solos by Tom Garling (trombone) and Jim Gailloreto (tenor). Another fun chart to feature your female vocalist.
Take a Risk
By Jim Martin
Big band with female vocal
This is a chart that was done for Jean Laughlin’s latest CD What Am I Looking For? Jean and I have collaborated on a few CD’s over the years. The charts are mainly for string orchestra but we do sneak a few big band arrangements in too. “Take a Risk” is a bluesy 3/4 time tune with some hard driving figures in the band. (Actually the whole band is chock full of great players!) Feature your female vocalist on this one.
Own Up
By Jim Martin
Big band with female vocal
Own Up is a blues 12/8 feel swinger that begins with a rubato section for female vocalist and piano. This recording features Jean Laughlin along with the soulful tenor work of Jim Gailloreto. Another fun chart to feature your female vocalist.
Party Down
By Jim Martin
Big band with female vocal
This chart is a fun medium swing chart. Solo changes are similar to Doxy changes. Solo section can be open if desired.
More Female Vocal Charts
Paper Moon
By Jim Martin
Big band with female vocal
This is a fun female vocal chart on the old standard Paper Moon. Fun for the band as well. Recording is done by the Rob Parton Big Band. Soloist is Kristy Parton.
Gotta Get a Letter to Santa Claus
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is another fun Christmas original by Tony Guerrero. Can be done as a vocal group, or soloist! Includes score and parts in PDF format.
Winter's Never Cold (When You're Around)
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is an original chart arranged for big band and female vocal for actress Jane Lynch. Perfect for those Christmas gigs! This chart can be performed with a single female vocalist, but it can also be purchased with extra background vocals. String parts are available at www.tonyguerrero.com
A Swingin' Christmas Time
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is an original chart arranged for big band and female vocal for actress Jane Lynch. Perfect for those Christmas gigs! This chart can be performed with a single female vocalist, or extra vocal parts can be added as you will hear in the video performance.
I Only Need to See You Smile
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is an original chart arranged for big band and female vocal. Nice swingin' tune set in an easy range for female vocalist and band parts that won't tax your players!
It's Hard to Say Goodbye
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is an original chart scored for female vocal and big band. Medium swing, fun for both players and vocalist. Includes score, all parts (including vocal), and MP3 file for reference.
Hey, Heartbreak
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is an original chart scored for female vocal and big band. Medium bluesy shuffle feel, fun for both players and vocalist. Includes score, all parts (including vocal), and MP3 file for reference.
I'm Getting Ready for Christmas
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is another fun Christmas original by Tony Guerrero. For female vocalist. Includes score and parts in PDF format.
Jingle Bells - Female Vocal
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with female vocal
This is another fun Christmas standard arranged by Tony Guerrero for female vocal and big band. Includes score and parts in PDF format.
Male Vocal Charts
We're Going Caroling
By Tony Guerrero
Big band with male and female vocals
This is an original chart arranged for big band and male and female vocal. Perfect for those Christmas gigs! It is a fun tune for band and vocalists. Feature your singers on this one for the holiday season. Includes optional string parts too!
The Devil's Daughter
Composed by Joel Evans & Adryan Russ · Arr. Jim Martin
Big band with male vocal
This is a fun, easy swing tune that features male vocal and big band. Solo is in Alto 1, and can be expanded if needed. Chart includes lead sheet for vocalist. Listen below to a professional studio recording of this chart.
The Magic of You
Composed by Joel Evans & Adryan Russ · Arr. Jim Martin
Big band with male vocal
Another fun swing tune that features male vocal and big band. Solos are in Tenor Sax and Trumpet. Chart includes lead sheet for vocalist.
I'm Gonna Live Til I Die
Arr. Tigger Kluessendorf
Big band with male vocalist
Originally commissioned by Canton High School for their 2020 show “Trapped in Prisms,” this big band arrangement takes a contemporary twist on the well-known song made famous by Frank Sinatra. This arrangement features a male vocalist, and can feature any instrument in the open solo section. If that’s not enough to encapsulate any audience, the saxophone soli surely will.