Sing It First explains jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon's approach to the Trombone. Wycliffe's approach is to hear the music before playing it, to sing the technique before perfecting it. It's a different kind of approach. It combines playing and singing to the degree that one blends into the other. There have been (and are) a number of singing brass players including: Trumpet - Louis Armstrong, Chet Baker, Jack Sheldon, Louis Prima, Bunny Berigan, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, Ghandi Burgess, Tom Harrell and Jon Faddis Trombone - Jack Teagarden, Wycliffe Gordon, Emory Remington (who sang for his students), Billy Eckstein, Jerry Colonna, Bill Watrous and Frank Rosolino Very often their singing reflects their playing. "The consummate artist/teacher, Dr. Wycliffe Gordon has a unique talent for clearing the obstacles from the path leading to mastery of the instrument. He communicates his process clearly, directly and honestly, and his desire and ability to “pass it on” comes through loud and clear." Cheryl Y. Boga Conductor and Director, Performance Music, The University of Scranton

I'm Your Man, the relaxed ballad from Michael Buble's album "Call Me Irresponsible" written by Leonard Cohen transcribed and adapted by Cy Payne. Key and modulation as recording.

Cy Payne has transcribed the original recording of Home from Michael Buble's album "Crazy Love". The published chart allows for it to be performed by the original line up of Solo Guitar, Rhythm section & full strings (V 1 & 2, viola, cello and string bass) .

If you are looking for a great hard driving vocal number for a concert or dance gig, then this is it! Cy Payne has carefully transcribed the Michael Buble version of Heartache Tonight from the album "Crazy Love". This title was originally a hit recorded by The Eagles.

Call Me Irresponsible, the relaxed swinging title track from Michael Buble's album of the same name, transcribed by Cy Payne. A classic Sammy Cahn and Jimmy van Heusen number.

The Michael Buble and Sharon Jones duet, Baby (You've Got What It Takes), from the album "Crazy Love". This edition is for the usual Big Band instrumentation plus full strings: Violins 1 & 2, Viola & Cello. Synth. strings are also included.

Choose a relaxed tempo - add a walking bass line, plus a gentle rhythmic figure from the saxes and you have the perfect intro for Michael Buble to give this great standard the real style for which he has become famous. Transcribed by Cy Payne from the album "Crazy Love" for full big band, with the opening key and modulations as recorded. Synth strings.

The powerful concert number transcribed by Cy Payne from Michael Buble's album.  Keys as recording. Strings on synth.

Extended from the original version to full big band, with strings on synth part, as well as a separate keyboard. This chart will work with 3 front line  (Alto, Tenor, Trpt) and 4 rhythm.

One of Michael Buble's most popular numbers, transcribed by Cy Payne, in the original keys/modulations.