Composer(s)
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Harry Ruby and Rube Bloom
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Arranger
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Jennifer Barnes
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Voicing (with percentage of divisi measures)
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Measures
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117
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Level
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3
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Accompaniment
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Fully-notated piano, acoustic bass and drums parts, with optional guitar
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Original/Reference Artist
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N.A.
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Performance Time
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3:02
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Meter/Tempo
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4/4 @ 240 and 120
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Solos
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SA lyric: 5 bars, B lyric: 5 bars, Any voice improv: 64 bars (open)
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Style Notes
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Fast swing with half-time moments
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Arrangement Features
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Bluesy approach, stop time hits behind head, half-time swing sections returning to fast swing, additive backgrounds, strong finish
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Suggested programming role(s)
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Opener/Closer
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Range Extremes
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Sop E5
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Lyric Summary
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about the desire for a modest, uncomplicated lifestyle. It rejects luxury, instead cherishing simplicity, love, and joy in a small home. The singer prefers a stress-free path and values genuine experiences over grandeur.
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Demo Credits
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Soprano: Rosana Eckert, Alto: Jennifer Barnes, Tenor: Darmon Meader, Bass: Greg Jasperse, Piano and Bass programming: Jennifer Barnes, Drums: Steve Barnes
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Commission Credit
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None
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Release Year
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2023
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