song: Moon River
artist: Melody Gardot
album: Sunset in the Blue (2020)
writers: Music by Henry Mancini / Lyrics by Johnny Mercer (1960)

electric guitar: Anthony Wilson
vocal: Melody Gardot
double bass: Chuck Berghofer
(drums: Vinnie Colaiuta)
(strings: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

This is a detailed transcription of the guitar, vocal, and bass parts of the songwriters’ standard, “Moon River”. Like so many songs on this album, Anthony Wilson’ gorgeous guitar-playing steals the attention of the guitar players in the audience. When covering a classic song like this one, one should contribute something original, and Melody Gardot certainly does so with this breathtaking arrangement, featuring the string section of no less than the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Enjoy!