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What'll I Do
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Jazz Combo - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1896937
Composed by Irving Berlin. Arranged by Christopher D. T. Lawhorne. This edition: pdf. 20th Century, Jazz, Singer/Songwriter, Swing. Jazz Combo. 24 pages. Christopher D. T. Lawhorne #1455412. Published by Christopher D. T. Lawhorne (A0.1896937).What'll I Do?, composed by Irving Berlin in 1923, remains one of the most enduring ballads of the Great American Songbook. Known for its tender melody and introspective lyricism, the song has been interpreted by generations of artists across jazz, popular, and orchestral traditions. Beneath its elegant simplicity lies a profound sense of longing and vulnerability, qualities that have made the work a lasting favorite among performers and audiences alike.
This jazz orchestra arrangement by Christopher D. T. Lawhorne reimagines Berlin’s classic through a lush string setting that blends traditional jazz sonorities with contemporary harmonic color. Designed to showcase the expressive capabilities of the modern jazz orchestra, the arrangement emphasizes warmth, lyricism, and transparency of texture while remaining faithful to the timeless character of the original melody.
Suitable for intermediate high school ensembles, this setting offers performers opportunities for expressive phrasing, dynamic control, and stylistic interpretation within a sophisticated yet accessible framework. Whether performed in a concert setting, jazz festival, or featured ballad moment within a larger program, What’ll I Do? serves as both a tribute to Irving Berlin’s enduring artistry and a contemporary exploration of one of America’s most cherished standards.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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