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St. Louis Blues written by W. C. Handy, offered here for String Quartet, is an essential chart in any Dixieland library. This arrangement is suitable for professional musicians and reachable by less experienced ensembles.

A Closer Walk With Thee for String Quartet is a quintessential New Orleans funeral dirge that has numerous playing applications and an all time Dixieland favorite. This arrangement is suitable for professional musicians and reachable by less experienced ensembles.

Royal Garden Blues for String Quartet is a well know and readily recognizable Dixieland classic. This arrangement is suitable for professional musicians and more experienced ensembles.

Irving Berlin’s lovely “A Pretty Girl is like a Melody” arranged here for String Quartet will please your audiences and your ensemble will enjoy playing it as well.

“Dixieland Medley” for String Quartet is a collection of five “Dixieland-ish” favorites to include: “That’s a Plenty”, “After You've Gone”, “Alexander's Ragtime Band”, “Margie” and “At the Jazz Band Ball”. This is an Advanced Intermediate arrangement.

This somewhat challenging arrangement of Henry Mancini’s “The Days of Wine and Roses” for String Quartet is suitable for both concert performance or background music. The melody is shared amongst all members of the quartet and the piece features tutti and soli sections that will showcase the precision of your quartet!

Mac & Johnson’s “Charleston” or “The Charleston” as it is most frequently referred for String Quartet is a bit of a workout. The chart is in typical Dixieland fashion with both written solos and chord changes for improvised solos provided throughout. The rarely used introduction begins the piece as it works it’s way into a Dixieland frenzy at the end! Suitable for numerous performance occasions your audiences will love this staple of the American Jazz/Dixieland library…

“Edelweiss” arranged here for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein lovely melody from “The Sound of Music”. This song and arrangement are very suitable to Oktoberfest and similar performances.

"Basin Street Blues" written by Spencer Williams, first published in 1926 and made famous by a Louis Armstrong recording in 1928 is a Dixieland favorite.  This arrangement for String Quartet features solo sections by all in the ensemble and a fun read for the professional Quartet while still being accessible to younger or less experienced musicians.

This is an advanced arrangement for String Quartet of George Shearing's "Lullaby of Birdland".  The arrangement features individual solos as well as numerous soli and tutti sections and while a little challenging, it is a lot of fun to play.  

"The "Girl From Ipanema" by Antonio Carlos Jobim, arranged here for String Quartet, is a staple in any professional quartets Jazz repertoire. However, this arrangement is still accessible to younger or less experienced Quartets.

"When Sunny Gets Blue", music by Marvin Fisher and arranged here for String Quartet, is a timeless classic and a "must have" in any professional Quartets Jazz library. This arrangement is also playable by younger or less experienced quartets.

This is Irving Berlin’s “Always” for String Quartet from Christmas Holiday. This lovely song is appropriate for various occasions including Weddings and Christmas and the arrangement is of intermediate level difficulty.

“Blue Moon” by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers, arranged here for String Quartet, is an ageless standard most audiences will remember. This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate level arrangement depending on the ensemble you choose.

Cole Porter’s romantic, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” for String Quartet. This arrangement is in a “Latin feel” and a good device for learning 2 against 3 & 3 against 4. Intermediate and professional players will both find this chart useful.

“The Way You Look Tonight”, Words by Dorothy Fields Music by Jerome Kern for String Quartet.  This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate level arrangemen through professional players will enjoy playing it as well. 

“Come Fly With Me” Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & James Van Heusen and arranged here for String Quartet. This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate level arrangement of a jazz standard.

“Sentimental Journey”, Words and Music by Bud Green, Les Brown and Ben Homer, arranged for String Quartet. This is a delightful intermediate level arrangement of a Jazz / Show Tune staple.

“Sing-along Medley #1, arranged here for String Quartet is a collection 5 timeless classics to include: “Baby Face”, “Daisy Bell”, “By the light of the Silvery Moon”, “Down by the Old Mill Stream”, “I’m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover”. This piece is of intermediate level difficulty and is perfect for performances for elderly audiences, as a music history-teaching tool for younger audiences as well as other performance applications.

“Sweet Caroline”, Words and Music by Neil Diamond and arranged here for String Quartet. A timeless “Pop” classic that audiences love to “Interact” with…

“Take On Me”, Music by Waaktaar and Magne Furuholmne and Words by Waaktaar, Furuholmne and Harket arranged here for String Quartet. This is an intermediate to advanced arrangement depending on the ensemble of the still very popular song created and made popular by the Norwegian Band a-ha.

Stylistic Variations on “Smoke on the Water”, Words and Music by Blackmore, Gillan, Glover and Lord and Paice arranged here for String Quartet. Both the performers and audience will find this advanced intermediate to advanced arrangement with its theme and three variations humorously appealing…

“The Shadow of Your Smile”, Words by Paul Francis Webster and Music by Johnny Mandel arranged for String Quartet. This charming song was first introduced in the 1965 film “The Sandpiper” and won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year as well as the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

“Quiet Nights and Quiet Stars” or “Corcovado”, (its Spanish title), Words & Music by Antonio Carlos Jobim arranged here for String Quartet. This is an Intermediate to advanced intermediate arrangement of Jobim’s romantic Latin Jazz standard.

“My Favorite Things” arranged here for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced level arrangement of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s timeless classic from The Sound of Music.

“Audition (The Fools Who Dream)” from La La Land, Music by Justin Hurwitz and Lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate level arrangement of a multi-award winning, modern day movie musical classic!

“City of Stars” from La La Land, Music by Justin Hurwitz and Lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of a modern day movie musical classic!

“Mia & Sebastian’s” Theme” from La La Land, Music by Justin Hurwitz arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to easy advanced level arrangement of a multi-award winning, modern day movie musical classic!

“Don’t Get Around Much Anymore”, Words by Bob Russell Music by Duke Ellington for String Quartet.  This is an advanced ?level arrangement of a classic jazz standard.

“Georgia on My Mind”, Words by Stuart Gorrell & Music by Hoagy Carmichael for String Quartet.  This is an easier advanced to advanced arrangement of Hoagy Carmichael’s tribute to his home state. While there are some challenging sections, the tempo and the way it lays should make it accessible to many ensembles.

“You Took Advantage of Me”, Music by Richard Rogers & Lyrics by Lorenz Hart for String Quartet, arr. Ken Abeling. This is an advanced arrangement of an all time Show Tune turned Dixieland favorite that will showcase your entire ensemble.

“Witchcraft”, Music by Cy Coleman & Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh for String Quartet, arr. Ken Abeling.  This is a more advanced arrangement of another Frank Sinatra staple. Sketched in the same “Opus” as “Lullaby of Birdland”, if you liked that chart, you will like this one as well!

“I Want a Little Girl”, Words and Music by Murray Mencher and Billy Moll for String Quartet, arr. Ken Abeling. This is an easier advanced to advanced Dixieland arrangement of an old Vaudeville favorite.

“Muskrat Ramble”, Music by Edward “Kid” Ory for String Quartet, arr. Ken Abeling. This is a rather advanced arrangement of a chart you will find on anyone’s list of top ten best Dixieland songs ever written!

“Sing-along Medley #2”, arranged here for String Quartet is the second collection five “Tin Pan Alley” era songs arranged by Kenneth Abeling to include: “You Made Me love You” - “In the Good Old Summertime” - "Shine on Harvest Moon" - "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" & “April Showers". This piece is of intermediate to advanced intermediate level difficulty and is perfect for performances for elderly audiences, as a music history-teaching tool for younger audiences as well as other nostalgic performance applications. Playing Time 4:40 without repeats & 7:40 with repeats.

CHICAGO (That Toddlin' Town) by Fred Fisher arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This an advanced arrangement of Fisher’s tribute to the 2nd City and made popular by Frank Sinatra amongst others. Playing time: 3:00.

“Peg O’ My Heart” is a charming song written for a Broadway show of the same name by Alfred Bryan & Fred Fisher and arranged here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced intermediate to early advanced version of the very popular show tune which evolves from a slow “Rag-ish” type feel into a slow Swing. Playing Time: 3:45.

Who’s Sorry Now? Music by Ted Snyder, Lyrics by Bert Kalmer and Harry Ruby arranged here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced intermediate to easy advanced level arrangement of the 1923 immensely popular song recorded by a variety of vocalists, and appearing in number of films.

I’ve Found a New Baby, Music by Spencer Williams and Lyrics by Jack Palmer for String Quartet and arranged by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced arrangement of one of the most popular Dixieland charts of all time and a must for your Dixieland library!! Playing Time 3:10.

Serenade in Blue Music by Harry Warren with Lyrics by Mack Gordon for String Quartet and arranged by Kenneth Abeling. This is a moderate to moderately advanced arrangement of a tune first popularized by the Glenn Miller Orchestra (Big Band) and first featured in the movie “Orchestra Wives”. This is a classic tune and readily recognizable to anyone over the age of 40. A must ballad for your Jazz library!! Playing Time 3:20.

This Masquerade Words & Music by Leon Russell and arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This very beautiful song is one of Leon Russell's most popular of all time. It has been recorded by various artists over the years most notably George Benson. This is a Latin arrangement of the song and most ensembles will find it to be moderately difficult. Playing time 3:45.

Blazing Saddles Music & Lyrics by John Morris and Mel Brooks and arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is the theme song to the 1974 comedy classic and Oscar nominated satirical western film. While the melodies are somewhat simple, the repetitive background sixteenth notes can make it moderately difficult and a bit challenging. Playing time 1:50.

Broadway Medley by George M. Cohan and arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an intermediate level arrangement of three Broadway favorites to include; Forty-Five Minutes form Broadway, Harrigan and Give my regards to Broadway. Playing time 3:25.

Amapola, Music by Spanish American Composer Joseph Lacalle (formerly Jose Maria Lacalle Garcia) and arranged here for String Quartet. This lovely piece has been recorded by dozens of prominent vocal artists, Operatic to Pop, and instrumentally as well as being featured in several movies. This is moderate level “Tango-ish” arrangements and suitable for general performance and other special events such as Weddings. Playing time 3:20.

It Had to Be You, lyrics by Gus Kahn and music by Isham Jones arranged here for String Quartet. This delightful song, and timeless standard, has appeared in several films and recorded by such prominent vocalists as Doris Day, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Barbra Streisand. This is a moderate to moderately difficult arrangement appropriate for numerous performance opportunities and audiences will enjoy this memorable tune. Playing Time 3:20

Gershwin Medley, Music by George Gershwin arranged for String Quartet. This is a collection of four popular songs by George Gershwin to include, "Somebody Loves Me", "Swanee", "The Man I Love" and "Fascinating Rhythm". It is a Moderate to Moderately difficult arrangement and is suitable for general performance. Playing Time: 4:50

Irish Folksong Suite is a collection of popular traditional Irish Folksongs arranged for String Quartet. The titles include: 1. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, 2. My Wild Irish Rose, 3. Molly Malone (Cockles and Mussels), 4. The Irish Washerwoman and 5. Drunken Sailor. This is a versatile arrangement that allows the songs to be played individually, as a medley in the original order, or any of the selections in any desired order. The arrangement is moderately advanced and perfect for most St. Patrick’s Day and other Irish celebrations. Total Playing Time with repeats 9:40 and 6:40 without repeats.

Embraceable You by Ira & George Gershwin for String Quartet arranged by Kenneth Abeling. This is a lovely and popular song by George and Ira Gershwin and first apart of the Broadway musical Girl Crazy. The arrangement of this timeless jazz standard is advanced intermediate to early advanced with a playing time of approximately 3:30.

April in Paris, words by E.Y. "Yip" Harburg and music by Vernon Duke arranged for String Quartet. Composed for the musical “Walk a Little Faster”, this song has been covered by numerous vocalists and jazz orchestras. This is an easier advanced arrangement of this very popular jazz standard! The playing time is approximately 3:35

Tea for Two, music by Vincent Youmans with lyrics by Irving Caesar arranged for String Quartet. This cute little number was first featured in the Broadway Musical “No, No, Nanette” and is a show tune standard. This is an advanced intermediate to earlier advanced “Cha Cha-ish” arrangement and is suitable for a variety of audiences. Playing time 3:10.

Sweet Georgia Brown, Lyrics by Kenneth Casey and Music by Ben Bernie & Maceo Pinkard arranged for String Quartet. This is a more advanced arrangement of the 1925 Jazz standard / Popular tune. The song is perhaps most recognized as the theme song of the basketball comedy team the Harlem Globetrotters. Playing time approximately 3:00.

A Marshmallow World, lyrics by Carl Sigman & music by Peter De Rose arranged for String Quartet. This is cute little popular song from the late 1940s about wintertime or more particularly snow itself. The arrangement is intermediate level in difficulty and suitable for wintertime events including Christmas although it is not exclusively a Christmas song. Playing time approximately 2:00.

Fly Me to the Moon, words and music by Bart Howard arranged for String Quartet. This an advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement of Bart Howard’s Grammy Winning song which has been covered by numerous artist to include Peggy Lee, Connie Francis and Frank Sinatra. Approximate Playing time 3:00

"Almost Like Being in Love" music by Frederick Loewe and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner arranged for String Quartet. This cute show tune was originally written for the 1947 musical Brigadoon and has since been covered by numerous artists and of course the closing number in the movie “Groundhog Day”. The arrangement is advanced intermediate to easier advanced in difficulty. The Playing Time is approximately 2:45.

When the Saints Go Marching, a traditional spiritual arranged for String Quartet. When the Saints… is perhaps the most well known and most requested Dixieland piece of all time. This is an advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement of the Dixieland classic. Playing time approximately 2:45.

Kansas City or Kansas City (Here I Come) By Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller Arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an easier advanced arrangement of the classic Blues song first recorded by Little Willie Littlefield and popularized by Wilbert Harrison. The playing time is approximately 3:10

I Can’t Get Started, Music and Lyrics by Vernon Duke & Ira Gershwin arranged for String Quartet. This an Intermediate arrangement of this popular song and Jazz Standard first introduced in the 1936 film, “The Ziegfeld Follies”. The playing time is approximately 3:20.

Wave by Antonio Carlos Jobim arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement of Jobim’s Brazilian Jazz standard.

Someone to Watch Over Me by George & Ira Gershwin arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate ballad arrangement of the centerpiece of the 1926 Broadway Musical “Oh, Kay!’ The song is an enduring jazz standard for which there are over 1800 recordings. The playing time is approximately 4:00.

Big Butter and Egg Man written by Percy Venable and arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced arrangement of the Dixieland favorite and Jazz standard written for Louis Armstrong and singer May Alix. The playing time is approximately 2:45.

Tijuana Taxi by Ervan "bud" Coleman, Johnny Flamingo arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an Advanced intermediate arrangement “Tijuana Taxi” popularized by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass on their fifth album entitled Going Places released in 1965. The Playing time is approximately 2:10.

Doctor Jazz, by Joe “King” Oliver arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced arrangement of one of the most popular Dixieland songs ever written! Playing Time approximately 3:35

Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced arrangement of Stevie Wonder’s hit song from the 1977 album Songs in the Key of Life, and his tribute to Duke Ellington. The Playing Time is approximately 3:45 with the repeat and 2:50 without.

Friends in Low Places by Dewayne Blackwell & Earl Bud Lee arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement of the award-winning country song recorded by Garth Brooks and a mega hit single on his 1990 album No Fences. The Playing time is approximately 4:15 with the repeat and 3:45 without.

A String of Pearls, Music by Jerry Gray & Lyrics by Eddie De Lange arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced arrangement of the number one hit single recorded by the Glenn miller Orchestra in 1941. The playing time is approximately 3:00

In the Mood, Music by Joe Garland arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced arrangement of the most recognizable song performed by The Glenn Miller Orchestra!

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Music and Lyrics by Don Raye & Hughie Prince arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced arrangement of this song first introduced by the Andrews Sisters in the 1941 movie Buck Privates. The playing time is approximately 2:35

Moonlight Serenade, Music by Glenn Miller & Lyrics by Mitchell Parish arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement, with solo being more difficult, of The Glenn Miller Orchestra theme song! The playing time is approximately 3:20

Summer Wind Music by Heinz (Henry) Meier and English Lyrics by Johnny Mercer arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement of this Jazz standard popularized by Frank Sinatra and many others! The playing time is approximately 3:00

Spanish Flea by Julius Wechter arranged for String Quartet. This is an Advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement of the song originally recorded by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass on their album Going Places. This melody will be recognized as the “Bachelor’s Theme” to the long running game show The Dating Game. Additionally, it has been used in numerous movies and TV episodes.

Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of Buffett’s Top Ten 1977 Billboard hit! The playing time approximately 4:00.

Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head, Lyrics by Hal David and music by Burt Bacharach arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of this soft-rock chart topping and Oscar Winning song originally recorded by B.J. Thomas. The playing time is approximately 2:45.

Struttin’ With Some Barbecue, Don Raye, Lillian Hardin Armstrong for String Quartet and arranged by Kenneth Abeling. This is an easier advanced to advanced arrangement of one of the most popular Dixieland songs of all time!! Playing Time 3:25

Tonight You Belong to Me by Billy Rose & Lee David arranged for String Quartet. This charming Jazz, Pop song duet has been covered by numerous vocalists perhaps most notably Patience and Prudence and The Lennon Sisters. It has also been used in a variety of movies and featured most humorously as a duet sang by Steve Martin and Bernadette Petters in the movie The Jerk. The playing time is approximately 2:20

My Blue Heaven, music by Walter Donaldson and Lyrics by George Whiting arranged for String Quartet. This song, first recorded in 1927 was a huge success for crooner Gene Austin selling over 5 million copies globally. It was initially used in the Ziegfeld Follies, then covered by numerous recording artist and has like numbers of music credits. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement. The Playing time is approximately 3:00.

Sing-along Medley #3, arranged for String Quartet is a collection 5 timeless Old Time classics from the years, 1926 and 1927. The Titles in this Medley/Collection are; “Ain’t She Sweet”, “The Best Things in Life Are Free”, “Me and My Shadow”, “Side by Side” and “Five Foot Two Eyes of Blue”. The songs within this intermediate level arrangement can either be played as a medley, or individually with or without the repeats. This is perfect for performances for elderly audiences or as a music history-teaching tool for younger audiences as well as other performance applications. The approximate playing times are, 8:45 with the repeats and 4:30 without.

Are You Lonesome Tonight?, Lyrics and Music by vaudevillians Roy Turk and Lou Handman arranged for String Quartet. This intermediate level arrangement of Handman’s charming melody has been recorded by dozens of popular artists dating back to 1927. Perhaps most notably on the list is Elvis Presley. The playing time is approximately 2:30.

Dream a Little Dream of Me by Wilbur Schwandt, Gus Kahn, Fabian Andre arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an intermediate level arrangement of the song popularized by Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day and perhaps most notably by Cass Elliot. https://lincolnmusicpublications.com/music/search.php?q=Dream+a+Little

Build Me Up Buttercup by Michael D’abo and Tony Macauley arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of the 1968 chart toping hit released by The Foundations and featured in many film and TV productions throughout the years. The playing time is approximately 3:10.

Cheek to Cheek by Irving Berlin arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of the #1 song of 1935 written for the musical Top Hat featuring Fred Astaire & Ginger Rodgers. This song has been covered by hundreds of recording artists over the years. The playing time is approximately 3:15.

All the Things You Are, music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement of a very beautiful song originally written for the 1939 Broadway Musical Warm in May. It has since been recorded both as a vocal and instrumental by numerous artists. The playing time is approximately 3:10.

Dancing in the Moonlight, music and lyrics by Sherman Kelly arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement of the Pop hit from 1972 by recorded by King Harvest. The playing time is approximately 3:00.

They Can’t take That Away from Me, music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate level arrangement of the Academy Award nominated song introduced by Fred Astaire in the 1937 film Shall We Dance. It has been featured in several other Broadway musicals, films and covered by numerous recording artists as well. The playing time is approximately 3:30.

Desafinado, music by Antonio Carlos Jobim original Portuguese lyrics by Newton Mendonça arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement one of the most popular Latin Jazz Standards (bossa novas) of all time. The playing time is approximately 3:40.

Take the A Train, music by Billy Strayhorn arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced arrangement of this timeless jazz standard and the Duke Ellington Orchestra’s signature song.

The Nearness of You, music by Hoagy Carmichael and Lyrics by Ned Washington arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate arrangement of this charming jazz ballad. It has been covered by over 50 prominent recording artists since it was written. The playing time is approximately 3:30.

I’m in the Mood for Love, music by Jimmy McHugh and lyrics by Dorothy Fields arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate level arrangement of this cute little song first introduced in the movie Every Night at Eight. It has since been recorded both as a vocal and instrumental by dozens and dozens of artists. The playing time is approximately 3:10.

Satin Doll, Music by Duke Ellington & Bill Strayhorn and lyrics by Bob Johnny Mercer arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced intermediate level to easier advanced arrangement of the popular jazz standard. The playing time is approximately 3:15

Love is Here to Stay or Our Love is Here to Stay, by Ira and George Gershwin arranged for String Quartet. Originally performed in the Goldwyn Follies it was first popularized by Gene Kelly in in the film, An American in Paris. It has since been used in numerous films and recorded by dozens of prominent vocalists. This is an advanced intermediate level to easier advanced arrangement of the popular jazz standard/show tune. The playing time is approximately 3:30

What the World Needs Now is Love, by Hal David & Burt Bacharach arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of this1965 Pop Hit most notably recorded by Jackie DeShannon and Dionne Warwick. The playing time is approximately 2:45

Teach Me Tonight, Lyrics by Sammy Cahn & Music by Gene De Paul arranged for String Quartet. This popular song, and now jazz standard was first published 1953 and widely recorded. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement. The playing time is approximately 3:20

I’ve Got the World on a String, Lyrics by Ted Koehler & Music by Harold Arlen arranged for String Quartet. The song was popularized most notably by Cab Calloway, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra but recorded by dozens of prominent vocal artists. The playing time is approximately 3:20

It's Been a Long, Long Time Music by Jule Styne and Lyrics by Sammy Cahn arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an intermediate level arrangement of the charming and chart-topping Big Band hit from 1945. The playing time is approximately 2:40.

I’ve Got a Crush on You, Lyrics and Music by Ira and George Gershwin arranged for String Quartet. This is easier moderate level arrangement of the beautiful jazz standard featured in three Broadway musicals, recorded by dozens of vocal artists and included in several films. The playing time is approximately 3:25

For Good from the Broadway musical hit Wicked. Lyrics & Music by Stephen Schwartz and arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of one of the best-known songs in the musical. The playing time is approximately 4:00.

A Night in Tunisia written by Dizzy Gillespie and arranged for String Quartet. Originally titled “Interlude” by the composer this is an easier advanced level arrangement of this enduring jazz standard. The playing time is approximately 3:00.

Ain’t Misbehavin’, lyrics by Andy Razaf and music by Thomas “Fats” Waller arranged for String Quartet. This is a moderate level arrangement of the stride jazz/ early Swing song originally written for Connies Hot Chocolates for its Harlem debut. The musical was renamed Hot Chocolates when it moved to Broadway. The Playing time is approximately 2:50.

Singin' in the Rain Lyrics by Arthur Freed and Music by Nacio Herb Brown arranged for String Quartet. This song was originally introduced in 1929 on Broadway in The Hollywood Music Revue and featured in the 1952 film of the same name and in other films. This is an easier advanced level arrangement of this classic show tune!

“Night and Day”, words and music by Cole Porter and arranged for String Quartet. This popular song was originally written for the musical Gay Divorce in 1932 and later featured in the film The Gay Divorcee in 1934. This is an easier advanced arrangement of one of Cole Porter’s most popular songs and has been recorded by several dozen prominent recording artists over the years.

Stompin at the Savoy, music by Edgar Sampson and arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This jazz standard is also frequently and improperly credited to Benny Goodman, Chuck Webb and Andy Razaf as well. This is an easier advanced arrangement of Sampson’s song named for the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem and recorded by hundreds of instrumental groups and vocalists. The playing time is approximately 3:00.

Promenade “Walking the Dog” by George Gershwin arranged for String Quartet. This an advanced intermediate arrangement of Gershwin’s playful melody from the 1937 film score to Shall We Dance. The playing time is approximately 3:00.

Shiny Stockings, by Frank Foster arranged for String Quartet. This is an easier advanced arrangement of Foster’s jazz standard and a featured chart with the Count Basie Orchestra. The playing time is approximately 3:00.

A Child is Born, lyrics by Alec Wilder and music by Thad Jones arranged for String Quartet. This is an easier advanced arrangement of a charming jazz waltz by trumpeter Thad Jones based on a tune by Roland Hanna. The playing time is approximately 3:30.