Tony Evans & His Orchestra: What a Wonderful World
When a dance routine requires profound emotional expression and high-class presentation, the choice of arrangement is everything. In “What a Wonderful World,” Tony Evans & His Orchestra deliver a masterfully curated 15-track album that bridges the gap between legendary commercial ballads and precise, studio-ready dance metrics.
This collection takes the most beloved, heartwarming vocal and instrumental standards of the 20th century and re-imagines them into standard ballroom and Latin tracks. Instead of managing the sudden speed changes, dramatic pauses, or weak downbeats common in original pop tracks, Tony Evans arms instructors with total rhythmic security. Every arrangement features crisp, easily trackable introductory bars and a locked-in tempo. Whether drilling the foundational walks of an international Rumba, polishing the sweeping flight lines of a Slow Waltz, or choreographing a memorable Pro-Am wedding showcase, this album ensures a flawless performance every time.
Key Highlights of This Timeless Collection:
15 Studio-Mastered Masterpieces: Features legendary compositions entirely re-engineered for competitive and social dance floors.
Strict Competition Tempo (SCT) Precision: Every track is tightly calibrated to specific dance beats (such as Rumba 25/26 BPM and Waltz 29/30 BPM) to simplify syllabus instruction.
Rich, Multi-Discipline Library: Carefully balanced to support core ballroom styles including Rumba, Slow Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Quickstep, and Jive.
The Illustrious “Evans Sound”: Sweeping string sections, warm woodwind leads, and crisp brass accompaniment create a majestic, room-filling acoustic profile.
Album Tracklist
| Track | Song Title | Primary Dance Application | Tempo Standard | Duration |
| 01 | What a Wonderful World | International Latin Rumba | Strict Tempo (26 BPM) | 3:10 |
| 02 | Unchained Melody | International Latin Rumba | Strict Tempo (24 BPM) | 3:42 |
| 03 | The Way We Were | International Latin Rumba | Strict Tempo (26 BPM) | 3:15 |
| 04 | When I Fall in Love | International Latin Rumba | Strict Tempo (25 BPM) | 3:05 |
| 05 | Imagine | International Latin Rumba | Strict Tempo (24 BPM) | 3:12 |
| 06 | Are You Lonesome Tonight | International Standard Slow Waltz | Strict Tempo (29 BPM) | 3:15 |
| 07 | Moon River | International Standard Slow Waltz | Strict Tempo (29 BPM) | 3:20 |
| 08 | The Loveliest Night of the Year | International Standard Slow Waltz | Strict Tempo (29 BPM) | 2:55 |
| 09 | Three O’Clock in the Morning | Elegant Social Closer / Slow Waltz | Strict Tempo (29 BPM) | 3:25 |
| 10 | Let There Be Love | Slow Foxtrot / Swing | Strict Tempo (30 BPM) | 2:42 |
| 11 | As Time Goes By | Slow Foxtrot / Standard | Strict Tempo (28 BPM) | 3:15 |
| 12 | The Way You Look Tonight | Slow Foxtrot / Smooth | Strict Tempo (29 BPM) | 3:10 |
| 13 | Save the Last Dance for Me | Cha Cha / Social Mixer | Strict Tempo (30 BPM) | 2:58 |
| 14 | Puttin’ On the Ritz | Quickstep / Fast Brass | Strict Tempo (50 BPM) | 2:10 |
| 15 | Crazy Little Thing Called Love | International Jive / Swing | Strict Tempo (42 BPM) | 2:44 |







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