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For the final newsletter of 2025, we have a shorter issue, taking a quick look the jazz standard '

What Are You Doing New Years Eve?

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'What Are You Doing New Years Eve?' Chord Progression & Lead

Frank Loesser’s “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” is a soft, thoughtful love song about the hope of spending time with someone special. Its easy melody and natural lyrics have helped it become a longtime favorite, especially with jazz singers and classic vocalists.

While it's been recorded by a number of artists, the version by Ella Fitzgerald is probably the most well-known take on it. While Ella's iconic recording is in the Key of Db Major, below, we'll take a look at a version of it in the key of A.

The below arrangement was done by Bronson Ferdinand Wright.

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What Are You Doing New Years Eve

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'What Are You Doing New Years Eve?' - Arranged by Bronson Ferdinand Wright

Have a happy new year! 🎉

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