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You Make Me Smile
23727691
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Guitar, Piano, Vocal, Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1886916
By Dave Koz. By Dave Koz. Arranged by unimusica. This edition: pdf, streaming. 20th Century, Contemporary, Jazz, Pop, Singer/Songwriter. Score. 9 pages. Unimusic Academy (Academia Unimusica) #1445552. Published by Unimusic Academy (Academia Unimusica) (A0.1886916).Released in 1993 as the lead single from his sophomore album Lucky Man, "You Make Me Smile" remains one of the most iconic anthems in the contemporary jazz genre. It didn't just solidify Dave Koz’s status as a smooth jazz heavyweight; it redefined the "feel-good" instrumental for a generation.
What sets "You Make Me Smile" apart from standard "elevator music" is its emotional transparency. Koz has a unique ability to make the saxophone "sing" lyrics that aren't there. The track radiates a genuine sense of gratitude and lightheartedness that justifies its title. It’s a rare instrumental piece that manages to feel both technically proficient and commercially accessible.
For many fans, this song is the "Gold Standard" of the smooth jazz era. It topped the charts and became a staple of adult contemporary radio. Decades later, it remains the closing highlight of Koz’s live performances, often turning into an interactive sing-along (or "play-along") with the audience.
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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