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Diamonds Are Forever
21753598
21753598
21753598
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Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.718335
Composed by John Barry. Arranged by Daryl McKenzie. This edition: pdf. Film/TV, Pop. 45 pages. Daryl McKenzie #5710285. Published by Daryl McKenzie (A0.718335).
Diamonds Are Forever – Big Band Vocal Feature
Style: Shirley Bassey (classic James Bond soundtrack version)
Capture the drama, glamour, and cinematic sweep of the iconic Shirley Bassey performance with this Big Band arrangement of “Diamonds Are Forever.” This chart is crafted to reflect the bold, luxurious sound world of the original film version—complete with soaring vocal lines, lush harmonic pads, and the unmistakable Bond-style brass and rhythm writing.
The arrangement features a female vocal soloist, supported by a full Big Band and optional percussion, delivering the classic Bond mood: smoky, sultry, powerful, and sophisticated. Rich sax textures, shimmering flute doubling, driving low brass, and atmospheric keyboard writing all contribute to the signature 1970s orchestral-pop sound heard in the film score.
Perfect for Pops concerts, gala events, feature vocal sets, or themed movie nights, this chart faithfully channels the elegance and intensity of the original while remaining practical for live performance.
Instrumentation
Alto Sax 1 (Flute double), Alto Sax 2, 2 Tenor Saxes, Baritone Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Keyboards 1, Keyboards 2, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Percussion.
Key: B minor.
Also Available:
• Small Band (6 Horns) version and Pops Orchestra version Search here
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