Another arrangement of my favorite by Tom Jobim, Se Todos Fossem Iguais a Voce, or If Everyone Was Like You, or Someone to Light Up My Life, or... probably George Michael has yet another name for it

If Everyone Was Like You [2023 Chicago]

A low-down, bluesy-type composition with a latin drum beat added to it. 

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From the original musical Janitor Cruelty. Music by Stephen Pilolla (right) and lyrics by John Bartlett. This version arranged by Stephen and John.

Dr. Vaughan (ca. 2016 Washington)

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Living For The City (ca. 2014 WA/2018 Madison)

A ballad made famous by Tommy Dorsey with a Latin beat added to it.

I'm Getting Sentimental Over You (2018 Madison)

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Contusion (Chicago 2018)

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Jonny the Clock (Red Exit, Texas/Washington ca. 2012)

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