Details
- Ensembles:
- Jazz Ensemble
- Genres:
- Musicals 20th Century Jazz Pop
- Composers:
- Jerry Herman
- Publishers:
- John Ivor Holland
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Format:
- Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Advanced
- Artist:
- Jerry Herman
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 43
SKU: A0.1630507
Composed by Jerry Herman. Arranged by John Ivor Holland. This edition: pdf, streaming. 20th Century, Broadway, Jazz, Musical/Show, Pop. 43 pages. John Ivor Holland #1198822. Published by John Ivor Holland (A0.1630507)."I Am What I Am" is a song written by Jerry Herman for the Broadway musical 'La Cage Aux Folles' (1983). Based on the 1973 French play of the same name, the show tells the story of a gay couple, Georges, the manager of a Saint-Tropez nightclub featuring drag entertainment, and Albin, his romantic partner and star attraction; farcical adventures ensue when household dynamics intersect with an ultra-conservative politician. 'La Cage' broke barriers for gay representation by becoming the first hit Broadway musical centered on a homosexual relationship. The show's act one finale "I Am What I Am" received praise as a "gay anthem" and has been widely recorded. This version for advanced jazz ensemble provides a perfect vehicle for your star vocalist, opening in B major, but then quickly climbing up to end in a triumphant E flat. Alto Sax 1 doubles Flute and Tenor Sax 1 is on Clarinet throughout.
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- Artists:
- Jerry Herman
- Ensemble:
- Jazz Ensemble
- Publisher:
- John Ivor Holland