Birdland

5 part version (aka "Down in Birdland")

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Date Posted: Sun, 4 Sep 2016
Posted By: bbshopblake | More from this user
Key written in: G Major
How many parts: 5
Type: Other male
Lyrics: "Down them stairs, lose them cares
Where? Down in Birdland, yeah"
Comments: Originally written by keyboardist Joe Zawinul of Weather Report, later adapted and arranged with lyrics for the jazz vocal quartet Manhattan Transfer. I love the descending chromaticism in the instrumental bass line so I thought I'd re-arrange a few things!

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Arranger
Blake Morgan
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Manhattan Transfer
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