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JAZZ
ENSEMBLE
Ballads
all levels
H 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 55.00
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!
10513881 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
4 (What Did I Do to Be So) Black and Blue—
Fats Waller & Harry Brooks/arr. Victor Lopez.
Here's a beautiful bluesy Fats Waller ballad
that's very playable by young jazz groups. The
tempo is around 82 bpm with a straight-eighth
ballad feel, there are smooth and lyrical melodic
lines, the brass ranges are moderate, and there
are no individual solos. The melodic writing
is easygoing, musical and very appealing. An
additional feature is that it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly
recommended!
10593753 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .E 42.00
4 Breathing—Fred Sturm/arr. David Springfield.
One of the last original pieces composed by
the late Fred Sturm, this may be one of the
most beautiful. Sensitively arranged by David
Springfield as a quiet ballad concert piece with
no improvisation, Breathing will serve well on
any concert program as a quiet interlude that
will showcase the gracefulness of your ensemble
and delight those in your audience. Highly
recommended!
10607207 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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!
10452102 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
A Child Is Born—Thad Jones. Composed and
arranged by Thad Jones, this is an absolutely
gorgeous ballad in 3/4 that is a "must" for any
good jazz library! It's one of the most "tasteful"
jazz charts ever written!
543421 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
4 Closer Than You Think—Bret Zvacek. Looking
for a perfect change-of-pace for your next
program or festival? This beautiful ballad gives you
the opportunity to showcase either your alto sax,
trumpet or flugelhorn soloist. The pensive melody
is beautifully supported by the rich ensemble
writing. The entire solo is written out, however the
soloist may take tasteful liberties with the melody
when appropriate. The entire ensemble is well-
exposed as well as the melodically beautiful and
lyrical solo part. This is a style every developing
jazz musician should learn!
10604642 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
4 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
H Georgia on My Mind—Hoagy Carmichael/arr.
Michael Sweeney. This enduring standard by
Hoagy Carmichael continues to sound fresh year
after year. This easy setting hints at the great
Ray Charles' recording, with its lush harmonies
and bluesy ballad style. Short solos for trumpet,
sax and trombone can also be played as
section tuttis. Great for developing balance and
ensemble playing.
2392454 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .E 40.00
4 Going Home—arr. Paul Clark. Here is a beautiful
and creative adaptation of the familiar theme from
Dvorak's "New World" Symphony. This
arrangement is just what you need for that ballad
spot for any performance. Written as a trumpet
or flugelhorn solo feature, it works equally well
if you want to feature an alto saxophone soloist.
The frequently changing harmonies and flowing
counter lines keep things interesting, and the limited
ranges and easy rhythms keep things simple.
No worries here, this one is highly recommended!
10607076 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .E 48.00
4 A Hefti Dose of Basie—Patrick Williams. Here's
one of those outstanding charts where the title
vividly describes the contents. Paying homage to
the great Neal Hefti and the iconic Count Basie
Orchestra, Patrick Williams has composed a chart
that is the epitome of taste and restraint. It's a
wonderful ballad with a trumpet 2 improvised solo.
There are no technical issues, but the challenge
is the slow tempo at around 74 bpm. Once the
tempo and style are mastered, it practically plays
itself. This is a beautiful change-of-pace chart for
many bands. Highly recommended!
10593795 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 80.00
4 Hello—arr. Rick Stitzel. Adele's megahit ballad
adapts nicely for young players in this well-
paced arrangement by Rick Stitzel. A solo alto
sax starts things out, then the melody is passed
to the trombones, and then the full band settles
into a beautiful rock ballad. This blockbuster
hit is very effective and provides a beautiful
change of pace for any performance by aspiring
jazz musicians. It's also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations and is
highly recommended!
10617912 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .E 40.00
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.
10513940 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
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
H 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
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!
10522938 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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.
10093177 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
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