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BALLADS
Here's That Rainy Day—Jimmy Van Heusen/
arr. Rick Stitzel. This beautiful and iconic jazz
ballad from the 1940s is a study in flowing
phrases and lush harmonies. Rick Stitzel's
setting for younger players focuses on the full
ensemble along with brief written or improvised
solos for alto sax and trumpet. Additional
features include suggested solos, chord/scale
sheets in all keys, and written-out bass lines and
piano voicings. Plus, it's playable with optional
reduced or augmented instrumentations. Highly
recommended!
10759352 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
In Her Family—Pat Metheny/arr. Bob Curnow.
This is one of Metheny's most haunting, pensive
and beautiful ballads. It features a written piano
solo throughout. Warm brass sounds (opt. flugels)
and lush harmonies give this piece a very special
texture. Trumpet range does not go above the
staff. Use this piece as a wonderful contrast on
your festival appearances. A guaranteed winner!
From the "Still Life (Talking)" LP. As recorded by
Bob Curnow's L.A. Big Band on "The Music of
Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays." 5-4-4-4 (8 brass
w/opt. 10)
2269413 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
La Luz En Ti (The Light Within You)—Michele
Fernandez. Here is a mysterious, richly scored
ballad composed in the Cuban bolero style and
featuring a solo flugelhorn. This piece is great to
slow things down and show the more expressive
side of your ensemble at your next concert!
11378558 Jazz Ensemble
Flugelhorn Feature . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Li'l Darlin'—Neal Hefti/arr. Roy Phillippe. This
chart should be in every young band's library!
Neal Hefti's famous tune is the quintessential
slow swing ballad in the Basie style, and every
jazzer should be familiar with it. In this superb
edition, the arranger has changed the key and
reorchestrated the parts so it is playable by
ensembles at any ability level, and with reduced
instrumentation as well. The notes are easy,
but there's more music here than in many more
difficult charts. If your students play only a
handful of jazz tunes in their life, this should be
one of them.
2403087 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
Lil' Hefty—Zachary Smith. Ideal for young jazz
bands, this moderately slow swinger is a tribute
to legendary composer Neal Hefti. Lil' Hefty is
a melodic chart with well-noted articulations,
written-out rhythm section parts, and written
melody solos for trumpet and piano, all at about
80-92 bpm. The trumpet 1 range is to G top of
staff and is playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentation. Here's a great little
chart for change-of-pace programming and
teaching an important jazz style!
10997186 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
Missing You—Mike Tomaro. This straight-eighth
ballad is beautiful and bold. Full of emotion, this
chart is perfect for working on phrasing and
contrast to help bring depth to the performance.
11403542 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00
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
Misty—Erroll Garner/arr. Terry White. Perhaps
one of the most familiar jazz standards of all time,
this easy but effective chart has a laid-back swing
feel. The tempo is 90 bpm with written solos
for alto 1 and trumpet 1, and the lead trumpet
range goes up to written E-flat top space. It's
also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. This chart delivers!
10355610 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
My Funny Valentine—Richard Rodgers/arr.
Mike Smukal. Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart
gave the jazz world this beautiful ballad, and
arranger Mike Smukal sets it as a lush trumpet
or flugelhorn solo feature. The entire solo is
notated and can effectively be performed with
no improvisation. It also features a wonderful
double-time section with everything written
out, easy ranges, some nice substitute chords
and lush harmonies. This arrangement includes
optional parts for flute, horn in F, baritone and
tuba. This is an exceptional chart at an accessible
level! Highly recommended!
10049705 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Over the Rainbow—Harold Arlen/arr. Alan
Baylock. Do you have two trumpet players to
showcase? Here is a ballad everybody knows,
scored as a trumpet duet feature. Everything is
written, no improvised solos, the lead trumpet
range is to C above the staff and the second
part is to written A. Lyrical and melodic, this
chart is a sure-fire crowd pleaser impeccably
arranged by Alan Baylock! Optional expanded
instrumentation.
10093177 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
The Path Left Behind—David Samuel. Smooth
and flowing melodies blend wonderfully together
to create a lush ballad that will show the more
sensitive side of your ensemble. Featuring a
singular tenor sax solo that shines above the
brass orchestration, this ballad is a must-have in
your library to showcase the dynamic abilities of
your band.
11393014 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Prayer Meetin'—Matt Harris. Feature a young
pianist with this gospel style ballad. The solo
is entirely notated except for a short section
where the pianist needs to improvise over an
easy 4-bar sequence. The slow, infectious
groove is perpetuated by fully notated rhythm
section parts, trumpets in harmon mutes at times
and full band passages. There's an open solo
section for soloists of choice that is written or
improvised. This chart can be played with a few
as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano, bass
and drums, but is scored for full jazz ensemble
instrumentation.
10031755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
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
Times Gone By—Doug Beach. Get a glimpse
into the past with this nostalgic ballad written
to feature a solo instrument as well as your
ensemble's dynamic range. This is a great chart
to balance any program and slow things down.
11403538 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
What a Wonderful World—Douglas & Weiss/
arr. Alan Baylock. Alan Baylock sets this
wonderful tune in a sultry 12/8 groove played at
about 72 bpm, making it feel lazy and relaxed.
There are no solos, just sweet ensemble writing all
the way. The lead trumpet range is to A above the
staff and optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. This outstanding chart is an
ideal contrasting piece for any performance!
10997206 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
What a Wonderful World—Douglas & Weiss/
arr. Rick Stitzel. Giving your beginning band great
tunes like this to play will turn them on to jazz
forever! You just can't beat the appeal of the tune
Louis Armstrong made so famous, and it's surely
stood the test of time. This very playable version
is nicely scored where each section gets a piece
of the melody. Very highly recommended!
2470819 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Yesterday—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Rick
Stitzel. One of the all-time great songs from the
Beatles, Yesterday truly has become a modern
day standard! This well scored arrangement for
young jazz ensembles features a brief tenor solo,
beautiful counterlines, and an overall rich sound
that will be impressive in concert or as a change
of pace chart for festivals. Suggested solo and
scale/chord sheet provided. Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Includes CD. Highly
recommended!
10188524 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
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