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On tha grind-CUTTHOAT MODE CLIC

STARTER SERIES - A deep and lush reharmonization of the standard ballad
notated piano and bass, drums

Blame It On My Youth

His Eye is on the Sparrow

now this tracks sounds 220% better thnx to Ramilas Mamedov [and Tomas Mosteikis for good hints]

Wonderfull World (Cover)

I can't leave Jamie Cullum alone, you guys.  Robert Lewis Stevenson School (CA) commissioned this arrangement of the Rihanna hit, to be written in the style of Jamie Cullum's recording from "The Pursuit."  Grooving with both chilled out and more heavy-hitting sections.

Don't Stop the Music (SSATB - L3) - KerryMarsh.com Demo

I think this is my prettiest song.  The lyrics are, of course, thoroughly depressing.

Mystic Without a Soul

The Katy Perry hit from the Summer of 2012 is set with thick voicings and a driving pop groove, with just a touch of jazz reharmonization to add an element of surprise.

Wide Awake (SSATBaB L4) - KerryMarsh.com Demo

A new 4-part mixed (with three S2 divisi moments) arrangement of "I'm Hip", originally written for SAB Level 2 ensemble.  The extra part probably pushes the difficulty up to Level 2.5, I believe.  

Bob Dorough and Dave Frishberg tune with clever lyrics, swinging rhythms and cool chord changes. 

I'm Hip (SATB - L2.5) - KerryMarsh.com Demo

This is the full collection of recordings released on four albums by Sacramento State Vocal Jazz under the direction of Kerry Marsh.  The albums were released between 2003 and 2008.  Plans are underway for a fifth album to be released in the Spring of 2013!
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The albums represented here are "On the Outside", "In the Winelight", "In Your Eyes" and "Pale Blue Dot".

Impressions, arr. Marsh

Virtual Insanity, arr. Marsh

Vocal jazzers love this tune, but have you heard this blues from Lambert, Hendricks and Ross as a reharmonized, groovy funk-rock chart?  Take a listen!  The chart is written for beginner groups that want to put some soul into their performance.

Centerpiece (SSAB- L2.5) - KerryMarsh.com Demo

The mind-blowing a capella quintet Pentatonix ("The Sing Off") arranged this already super-cool Imogen Heap tune from "Ellipse", and my job here was to thicken it up and make a few tweaks that helped it fit a larger vocal jazz ensemble.  There's some added complexity, compared to their version, but the chart retains their futuristic spirit and nuance.  

https://www.kerrymarsh.com/collections/main-catalog/products/aha-pentatonix-plus-version-saatbab-l4

Ah-ha (SSAATBaB - L4) - KerryMarsh.com Demo

This is one of the sountracks for movie, Pitch Perfect. I just love the way they mash it up! :D

Pitch Perfect - Just The Way You Are + Just A Dream [Official Soundtrack]

Stay In Tonight (Cutthroat Mode Clic)

Guitarra Bossa Nova (Música Brasileña)

Adele's powerful hit single from the blockbuster movie of the same name is given an epically lush and powerful treatment in this eight-part arrangement featuring an alto soloist.  
a cappella with recommended vocal percussion

Commissioned by Folsom High School Jazz Choir, Curtis Gaesser, dir. (2013)

Skyfall (SSAATTBB Lv 4) KerryMarsh.com Demo

An adaptation of the amazing Dirty Loops arrangement of Adele's "Rolling in the Deep", set for vocal jazz ensemble.

Rolling in the Deep - Dirty Loops Adaptation

The funky Maroon 5 mega-hit from 2004 is arranged here for six-part acapella vocal jazz with (preferably) a baritone soloist. Just a touch of reharmonization gives the tune some new life in this version while still preserving the original song's flavor, making it a sure audience favorite!

Sunday Morning (SSATBaB - L4) - KerryMarsh.com Demo

The Cole Porter standard from the Great American Songbook is arranged for a capella vocal jazz ensemble in sort of a Take 6 style.

What Is This Thing Called Love

An a capella arrangement of the Michael Jackson pop classic.

Smooth Criminal

An all-treble version of the arrangement of this song by Kerry Marsh.  Inspired by the Jamie Cullum recording of the Rihanna hit.