Who can I turn to?

Who can I turn to? (Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley)

Leslie Bricusse (Doctor Dolittle, Willy Wonka) gave us this wonderful example of how to unfold an ascending melody.

After the vocal part it modulates to a laid back instrumental tutti that ends in an 8 bar duet between fluegelhorn and 1st trombone. After a funky 8 bars transition we’re back to the melody  to finish the piece.

Marlou Vriens sings in the audio example with a digital big band.