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jazz
ensemble
Ballads
all levels
Afternoon—Pat Metheny/arr. Bob Curnow. Here
is a slow, swinging, lovely, warm, relaxed chart in
the style of that famous Neal Hefti swing ballad!
The arrangement is subtle and easy to play, and
there are not a lot of pieces by Pat Metheny that
swing in this way. The arrangement suggests
flugelhorns throughout, although trumpets
would work just fine. There is solo space for alto
saxophone and trumpet/flugel. Very nice!
10162086 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
4 Angel Eyes—arr. Carl Strommen. Oh, yes!
This is a superb setting of the iconic jazz ballad
that features the alto sax star in your band. The
alto solo is mostly written with opportunities to
improvise around the melody, and the ensemble
gets their chance in the spotlight with some fine
full-band passages. The trumpet 1 range is to
written E top space with some optional octave-up
sections if desired. At 76 bpm, this chart will allow
your alto soloist to shine!
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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
Back in Time—Pat Metheny/arr. Bob Curnow.
Pat Metheny is known for his beautiful melodies,
and Back in Time is no exception. Featuring a
flugelhorn or trumpet soloist throughout on a
written-out solo with chords included for improv-
isation, this arrangement is very playable by the
ensemble with its moderate ranges. Originally
recorded on the reissued Secret Story CD, this
arrangement is a great addition to Bob Curnow's
continuing reflection on Metheny's music.
Beautiful melody, beautiful chart!
10368493 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
Bridge Over Troubled Water—Paul Simon/
arr. Paul Baker. Paul Simon's soulful rock ballad
is set here at 88 bpm, and as arranged by Paul
Baker is sure to please! The melody is first
stated by trumpet 2 and tenor sax, there are no
improvised solos, and the trumpet 1 range is
to written G on top of the staff. This chart also
features great dynamic contrasts and a satisfying
vamp toward the end. Optional wind and vibes
parts are included for expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
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4 Early Blue Evening—Andy Farber. Andy Farber
is a master at composing beautiful ballads, and
this one is pure jazz! Fully featuring an alto sax
soloist with outstanding melodic content, there
is a slow, nostalgic feel here with just a hint of
blueness. The solo part is fully written with
opportunities for improvising around the melody
and is supported by tasty brass backgrounds
and lush soli sections. Early Blue Evening is a
wonderful feature for the whole band as well as
the soloist. Beautiful!
10518307 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
Europa (Earth's Cry, Heaven's Smile)—
Santana & Coster/arr. Victor Lopez. Europa is a
terrific rock ballad for your tenor sax soloist with
no improvisation, and is all written and they just
don't get any better than this. The features include
a lead trumpet range to written D fourth line, lots
of unison ensemble passages plus optional flute,
clarinet, auxiliary percussion and vibes parts. A
fail-safe tenor showcase that is a huge confidence
builder. Our highest recommendation!
10355586 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
H Harlem Nocturne—Earle Hagen/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Every aspiring jazz player is familiar with
this haunting ballad that achieved notoriety as
the theme song for television's Mike Hammer
series. While not a feature ballad, the saxophone
section takes the spotlight here while the brass
adds background figures to spice things up.
Also included is a written solo or soli for saxes.
Play it with full band or with as few as 4 saxes,
3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm section.
Add more color by including the optional parts for
flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and tuba. This is an
extremely nice ballad for younger groups!
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I Dreamed a Dream (from "Les Miserables")
—arr. Roger Holmes. Here's the touching ballad
from the landmark musical and recent motion
picture "Les Miserables" in a nicely paced and
solidly scored arrangement for younger jazz
ensembles. With no solos, it's a beautiful change
of pace for any performance occasion. Highly
recommended!
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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.
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4 Lifelong Friends—Kris Berg. Kris Berg has
composed a beautiful, sensitive and mature solo
feature for B-flat, E-flat instruments or trombone.
The ensemble is equally important in this setting
at around 74 bpm that transitions from the ballad
style to a double-time section with the soloist
and then back to the ballad style. While the solo
part is written, there are ample opportunities
for improvisation. The lead trumpet range is to
written high C. This is an outstanding chart and
ideal vehicle for your advanced soloist.
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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!
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4 The Nearness of You—Hoagy Carmichael/
arr. Mark Taylor. Although the first hit recording
of this enduring standard was by the Glenn
Miller Orchestra in 1940, Hoagy Carmichael's
The Nearness of You has remained popular
through the ages with recordings by countless
performers. Set here as a solo feature for
flugelhorn or trumpet, the soft Latin/ballad style
and lush accompaniment parts help make this
one particularly attractive. The solo is completely
written, and the soloist can improvise around the
melody if desired. Here is an ideal way to feature
an emerging soloist!
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4 Night Mist—Larry Neeck. With a haunting
melody, this minor-key ballad is the perfect
feature for promising alto saxophone or trumpet/
flugelhorn soloists. The featured solo part is fully
written, although some embellishment by the
soloist is an option. The well-scored ensemble
provides solid support for the soloist, and the
band also has its moment in the spotlight with a
lush interlude. Sophisticated, yet accessible!
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4 No Regrets—Rick Lawn. This moving, lyrical
ballad features solo flugelhorn or trumpet
throughout with written and improvised sections,
a double-time bossa in the midsection, and a
strong, dramatic finish. The saxophone section
provides beautiful support for the soloist and the
trumpet and trombone sections lend warm and
lush textures. Beautiful!
10513235 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
H 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.
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H 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.
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4 Quality Time—Gregory Yasinitsky. This
accessible ballad in the style of Count Basie
emphasizes lyricism, lush harmonies, unified
phrasing and a wide range of dynamics. The full
ensemble has the memorable melody at the top
and continues for most of the work. There are
short written or improvised solos for trumpet and
trombone followed by a large ensemble section,
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, and a guitar chord chart is
included. A wonderful change of pace for young
jazz bands!
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