As I said yesterday, write for people.
I wrote this piece for my family. When we realized we were all going to be together at the New York Voices Vocal Jazz Camp, I knew I had to write this arrangement I had been quietly imagining ever since we saw James Taylor perform the song live as his final encore, with no one joining him but his son.
I wrote it with my family’s voices in my head, and in the end they sang it so beautifully. Enjoy our little contribution to music and shared moments.
You Can Close Your Eyes
Words & Music by James Taylor
Arranged by Jed Scott
featuring Daniella, Mandy, Julian, and Jed Scott
Performed at New York Voices Vocal Jazz Camp, Thursday July 30, 2026