Rebecca Kyler Downs Little Big Band Arrangements

Rebecca Kyler Downs Little Big Band arrangements by Bill Fulton include two well-known songs arranged for the vocalist in 2005: “(There’s) Always Something There to Remind Me” and “Call Me.” Fulton created these arrangements for his Little Big Band, combining the flexibility of a smaller ensemble with the ensemble writing and instrumental color associated with a big band.

The arrangements include the following songs:

• “(There’s) Always Something There to Remind Me”
• “Call Me”

Writing for Little Big Band offers a distinctive set of possibilities. A smaller horn section gives each instrumental voice an important role. At the same time, the arranger can use harmonized horn passages, backgrounds, fills, rhythmic figures, and counterlines to create the character of a larger jazz ensemble.

Arranging for Vocalist and Little Big Band

For a vocal arrangement, the instrumental writing must support the singer while adding its own musical personality. Therefore, Fulton shaped the ensemble parts around the vocal line rather than allowing the horns to compete with it. The arrangements use the band to establish texture, reinforce important moments, and provide contrast between sections of each song.

“(There’s) Always Something There to Remind Me” was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David and has been recorded by numerous artists. “Call Me,” written by Tony Hatch, also became an enduring popular song. These arrangements place the familiar material in a setting designed specifically for Rebecca Kyler Downs and the Bill Fulton Little Big Band.

Downs has worked professionally as a singer, actor, and voice-over performer. More information about Rebecca Kyler Downs and her professional background is available on her website.

Bill Fulton Little Big Band Arrangements

Bill Fulton’s Little Big Band writing combines elements of traditional big band arranging with a more compact instrumentation. This format allows individual horn colors to remain prominent while still providing opportunities for sectional writing and full ensemble passages. As a result, the group can produce a surprisingly full sound without using a conventional large big band.

These 2005 arrangements for Rebecca Kyler Downs are part of Fulton’s larger body of professional arranging and orchestration work. His portfolio includes writing for vocalists, Little Big Band, full big band, orchestra, strings, chamber ensembles, and other instrumental combinations.

Explore more arranging, composition, and orchestration credits by Bill Fulton to see additional projects covering a wide range of ensembles and musical styles.

Year: 2005
Job Category: Arranger
Title: Various
Ensemble: combo
Client: Rebecca Downs
Description:
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