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JAZZ
ENSEMBLE
Isfahan—Ellington & Strayhorn/
arr. Alan Baylock.
This is the alto sax ballad feature
you have been looking for! Put together the brilliant
composers Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington with
superb arranger Alan Baylock, and you will have an
outstanding musical experience. This chart is not
technically difficult, but it's lush and full of moving
lines and nuances. The lead trumpet range is to
written A above the staff, there is no improvisation for
the alto soloist, just the beautiful Strayhorn melody!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10071902 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 58.00
Misty—Errol Garner/arr. Mike Lewis.
You'll want to have this timeless standard in your
library! A gentle opening builds to an unforgettable
climax, with your alto and trumpet soloists getting to
share the solo spotlight. Powerful ensemble scoring
makes the big band sound come alive. Great for
working on phrasing and style.
2442994 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
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Pure Imagination (from "Wille Wonka
and the Chocolate Factory")—Bricusse
& Newley/arr. Craig Skeffington.
If you haven't
heard this gorgeous ballad from "Willie Wonka
and the Chocolate Factory," now is the time. A
sensational and easy-to-play alto sax solo feature,
this arrangement is scored with lush harmonies and
backgrounds. The lead trumpet range is to written
A above the staff, the alto sax solo is entirely written
out and optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentation. Newsflash: this will be your new
favorite tune!
10068800 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Round Midnight—Monk & Williams/
arr. Mike Tomaro.
Few jazz ballads have
been performed as often as this one. It makes a
wonderful solo vehicle for alto sax in this sensitive
arrangement, which includes a double-time feel
that alternates with the traditional ballad tempo.
With beautiful lines and striking harmonies, this
arrangement is a real standout, and a great way to
feature your alto soloist!
2701399 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
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Smilin' Back at You—Erik Sherburne.
Smilin' Back at You is a beautiful rock ballad that
features an alto saxophone soloist throughout with
plenty of opportunities to show off. Played around
76 bpm, the solo is completely notated with an
optional chorus of improvisation. It is also available in
a separate version for flexible instrumentation small
group, Pepper number 10882376. A very fine solo
feature for alto soloists, and it's quite accessible!
10882388 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
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Your Time Will Come—Roger Schmidli.
Your Time Will Come is a slow rock ballad in 3/4
time that features a trumpet soloist throughout. It
can optionally feature an alto saxophone soloist. The
solo part is very accessible with the trumpet range
going to F, top of staff. Featuring a pensive and
lyrical melody, the solo part is written with options
for embellishment and an improvisation section.
The whole ensemble also has moments in the
spotlight as there are effective tension and release
dynamic contrasts. Additional parts are included for
optional expanded instrumentations. This is a great
opportunity to feature a developing soloist!
10910527 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00
TENOR SAX FEATURES
H Angel Eyes—Matt Dennis/arr. Dave Wolpe.
Here is a natural pairing of ballad style with an
exceptional standard as a tenor saxophone
feature. Beautifully arranged, this chart features
lush harmonies, a double-time swing section, and
a nice sax section soli with tenor lead. The tenor
solo is completely notated and does not require
improvisation, although it could be added. The lead
trumpet range is to B above the staff, and optional
parts are included for expanded instrumentations.
Simply gorgeous!
10303786 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
At Last—Harry Warren/arr. Dave Mills.
This beautiful ballad made famous by the great Etta
James makes a perfect change of pace for any
concert. Featuring a sultry tenor saxophone solo
sprinkled with melodic replies from other sections
and lush chords, this one really dazzles. There are
improvised solos for piano and tenor sax before the
full ensemble returns to close out this dreamy ballad.
Highly recommended!
10752061 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile)—
Santana & Coster/arr. Eric Richards. One of
Carlos Santana's more memorable compositions is
this instrumental hit from 1976. Along with Santana's
own recording, the version by saxophonist Gato
Barbieri also became a hit that same year. This solo
feature for tenor saxophone features a haunting
melody and the sensual style of the original and is
authentically recreated in this version for full jazz
ensemble. The tenor solo is a combination of written
melodies with options for improvisation. Here's a
great way to feature your star tenor player!
10625167 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Fast Forward—Howard Rowe. Here's a unique
big band swinger perfect for featuring two of your
top players! Written to feature either two trombones,
two tenor saxes, or one of each, this tasty chart
celebrates the legacy of great jazz duos like J. J.
Johnson and Kai Winding. It's not often you find a
feature set in an uptempo setting like this!
2472574 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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Goodbye, Pork Pie Hat—Charles Mingus/
arr. Alan Baylock. Alan Baylock has created a
sonic landscape for the full ensemble and a tenor
saxophone soloist from one of Charles Mingus's most
lovely and soulful ballads. The tenor gets the spotlight
with an elongated introduction and cadenzas at the
end while the full band is highlighted with beautifully
scored ensemble passages in between. The lead
trumpet range is to written B-flat and optional parts
are included for flute and vibes. Ideal as a festival
change-of-pace selection, it's also perfect for almost
any program. A truly superb setting!
10867433 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
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In a Sentimental Mood—Duke Ellington/
arr. Mike Tomaro. Here's a chart that everyone
should get to know! Duke Ellington's classic ballad
is the perfect opportunity to feature your star
tenor sax player. With flowing melodies and a lush
orchestration, this is the perfect ballad for contests
or festivals.
2406312 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Round Midnight—Williams & Monk/
arr. Mike Smukal. It's always good programming
to include a ballad and here's a warm and tender
ballad feature for your tenor sax player. This timeless
jazz tune, recorded by countless jazz artists, is
scored for developing groups by arranger Mike
Smukal. He adds the lush harmony you would
expect and then moves into a double time section,
returning to the ballad tempo for the ending.
Everything is notated for the soloist and rhythm
section. An excellent ballad showcase! Highly
recommended! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10277614 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Skylark—Hoagy Carmichael/arr. Dave Wolpe.
You won't find a better ballad feature for your tenor
sax soloist! The ensemble writing is wonderful, too.
Dave Wolpe has created an arrangement that truly
does justice to this extraordinarily beautiful Hoagy
Carmichael tune. Highly recommended!
2701970 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
A Song for You—Leon Russell/
arr. Mark Taylor. Composed in 1970, A Song
for You has over the years become one of Leon
Russell's most popular songs, recorded by
countless artists including Peggy Lee, Michael
Buble, Ray Charles, Whitney Houston, Aretha
Franklin and many others. Here is an outstanding
version for jazz ensemble arranged as a solo feature
for tenor saxophone.
10759340 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Well You Needn't—Thelonious Monk/
arr. Mike Kamuf. This chart kicks! It's a shuffle at
around 166 bpm and is a feature for two tenor saxes.
This is not a duel, but a vehicle to showcase both
tenor players. Sample tenor solos are provided, the
lead trumpet range is to written high C-sharp, there's
a great sax soli and a roaring shout chorus. Optional
parts are included for expanded instrumentations.
Pure excitement and great for festivals!
10513924 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . MA 52.00
BARITONE
SAX FEATURES
The Bari Thought of You—Peter Blair. A lush,
rubato introduction sets up the infectious shuffle feel
of this swingin' feature for baritone saxophone. The
solo is written or improvised and the arrangement
features nice band licks and backgrounds, a sax
soli, a tutti full band section and an improvised
or notated solo section. The key selection of Ab
ensures that all lines lay well for the soloist and
the ranges remain moderate for all players. A
guaranteed audience favorite, this hard-hitting chart
will become a "must have" for bands with strong,
sassy bari players. Highly recommended!
10029148 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Bari, Bari Good!—Andy Clark. Here's a super
chart to feature the sax player who hardly ever
gets the "good" parts! Your bari sax player will love
getting some air time in this gospel-rock chart! It
includes an open solo section for the bari sax, or
any other soloist of your choice. It's a very appealing
tune with a big solid sound.
2468254 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 42.00
Bari-ed Alive!—Erik Sherburne. Here's a
straight-ahead, rockin' bari sax solo feature set at
156 bpm. The ensemble has a lot of exposure and
the writing has a ton of style. The changes are a
variation on the blues form with a little bit of mixed
modes to give it just the right feel to suit the title.
The solo is entirely written, with some optional
sections for improvising. Your brass can bop and
dance in the background with their subtle hits
that set up the melody, making for an entertaining
performance to win over your audiences. If you
haven't had a bari sax feature for a while, then this
one will be a great choice!
10607066 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Go Tell It on the Mountain—
arr. Mat Montgomery. Add some funk to your
holiday program with this soulful arrangement of
the Christmas spiritual Go Tell It on the Mountain.
Featuring the baritone sax player on partially written
and improvised solos, it's loaded with gospel-inspired
elements and style. The improvised solo section is
over only one chord, and a blues scale can effectively
be used most of the time. Your students will thank
you for this opportunity to get on down and play this
chart for Christmas and holiday performances!
10757076 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Wave—Antonio Carlos Jobim/
arr. Michael Mossman.
Here's one of the most
tuneful of Jobim's many familiar Latin standards
in a marvelous setting featuring a baritone sax
soloist. The style is a laid-back Latin groove and the
arrangement includes a wealth of creative harmonic
and textural devices. To round things out, it also
includes a sax soli and a lush tutti ensemble chorus.
A great way to feature your bari sax soloist!
10052523 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
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