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(Level 4) A cappella, traditional four-part entrance. Then four-part vocals accompanied by acoustic bass in an up-tempo 3/4 swing, groove. Next, full ensemble enters with Coltrane-influenced harmonic backing. Vocals continue with scat syllables and four-part-close harmonization. This piece screams for a Coltrane-like sax solo. Interlude is added and vocals return back to form. SATB with rhythm section.

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SHARON BROADLEY was the lead vocalist and principal composer/arranger for the Boston-based vocal group, The Ritz. She has performed at the Sea-Jazz Festival in Helsinki, the Montreal Jazz Festival in Canada, the Newport Jazz Festival in Madarao, Japan and the Jazz A Vienne Festival with the Count Basie Orchestra in France to name a few. Sharon has recorded six albums: Flying (1989), The Spirit of Christmas (1989), Movin' Up (1988), The Ritz-Live to Two Trac (1987), Born to Bop (1985) and Steppin' Out (1984). She was a featured clinician at the 1985 NAJE Convention in Atlanta, Georgia and has since been adjudicating and preparing fresh, exciting material for clinics around the country.