Book cover of Johnny Mandel Songbook: The Shadow of Your Smile and Other Great Songs

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PIANO*VOCAL*CHORDS: *All I Want for Christmas Is You (A Christmas Love Song) * Cinnamon and Clove * Close Enough for Love * Don't Look Back * El Cajon * Emily * I Never Told You * I Won't Believe My Eyes * I've Been Around * Little Did I Dream…

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1 author picked Johnny Mandel Songbook as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Again, this one offers many of the favorites by the great composer as well as some gems that are seldom played. The piano part is orchestrated in a way that elevates each composition and offers insights into Johnny Mandel’s incredible arranging skills. This book offers a masterclass on voice leading and how to create chord movement.

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