Rye Whiskey (SSATBaB Lv 4.5) KerryMarsh.com Score Preview

A punchy and swinging take on the Punch Brothers’ “Rye Whiskey,” this chart keeps the original tempo but flips the feel into an up-tempo swing, leaning into the tune’s bluesy harmonic core. David von Kampen does what he does best—manages voicing density in smart, economical ways while giving the group big, satisfying hits of jazz harmony and some killer rhythmic punctuation. No lyric solos here, but there’s room for multiple improv features—vocal or instrumental—so it’s easy to tailor the vibe for your group. A few fresh reharms and textural surprises pop up along the way to keep singers and listeners on their toes. The mood rides the line between raucous and a little melancholic—lyrically reflective, but musically pretty joyful. SSATBaB voicing with minimal S2 and bari divisi, and a rhythm section setup that includes fully-notated bass, a piano part with chord symbols and rhythmic kicks, and a drum part that ties it all together. Strong option for either end of your set.

Demo credits: Andrea von Kampen (soprano/alto vocals), Kerry Marsh (tenor/bass vocals, piano and bass programming), Blue Noyes (drums)

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