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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
O Holy Night—Adolphe Adam/
arr. Haley Woodrow. Haley Woodrow's fresh take
on the classic O Holy Night is sure to be a favorite
for your holiday concerts! Set in 6/8 time with an
intriguing ostinato that grows into a full ensemble
statement of the chorus, this one is sure to get your
holiday audiences in the spirit! It features your lead
trumpet or flugelhorn player with an accessible
and written solo throughout, but also gives every
section a turn with the melody. A creative, fresh,
and wonderful chart from an up-and-coming writer.
Highly recommended!
10882820 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
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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
Picasso—Jon Anderson/arr. Ryan Fraley.
This straight-eighth chart in 3/4 is an accessible
trumpet or flugelhorn solo feature with an
outstanding jazz ensemble background. In a
beautifully quiet ballad style, your developing soloist
will shine as the melodic material unwinds and is
supported by the ensemble. A transcription of the
recorded improvised solo section is provided. A
jazz waltz swing section offsets the ballad style for
contrast before returning to the opening style. The
top trumpet note is G. Highly recommended!
10972708 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
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Round Midnight—Monk & Williams/arr. Dave
Wolpe. Dave Wolpe sets this timeless and beautiful
Cootie Williams and Thelonious Monk classic as
a flugelhorn feature. The band and soloist get to
stretch out some in a double time interlude before
returning to the lyrical ballad style. This chart is
everything you would want it to be. Great tune, great
chart! Highly recommended!
10049734 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
Summertime (from "Porgy and Bess")—
George Gershwin/arr. Dave Rivello. This medium
swing trumpet solo feature contains tons of jazz
substance! Arranger Dave Rivello captures the
distinctive "Miles Davis-Harmon Mute" sound in this
outstanding chart that features both the band and
soloist "a la Miles." The 2nd trumpet solo part goes
to written F on the top line, and the lead trumpet
goes to written A. Highly recommended!
10011971 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
Untold Story—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
This beautiful jazz ballad is the perfect showcase
for an aspiring trumpet soloist. The pensive melody
and rich harmonies combine to create a wonderful
change-of-pace chart. While there is a short section
that may be improvised, the solo part is entirely
written and no improvisation is required. The
ensemble is often featured and offers strong support
for the soloist. Plus, it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentation. Very nice!
10999952 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
TROMBONE FEATURES
H Charade—Henry Mancini/arr. Mark Taylor.
Feature your trombone soloist on this unique
and accessible samba setting of Henry Mancini's
popular standard! The soloist alternates with
flowing ensemble passages, and later there's a full-
ensemble shout that begins with a full-band unison.
The solo is written and chord changes are provided
for improvisation as desired. Moderate ranges and
technical demands will allow for focus on the style
and feel of this marvelous chart!
10317233 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .ME 55.00
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The Commissioner—Jeff Coffin & Ryan Middagh.
Simple and a touch complex at the same time, this
trombone solo feature swings hard with a touch of the
blues included. Composed for Wycliffe Gordon and
the Nashville Jazz Composers Collective.
11164623 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
H God Bless the Child—Herzog & Holiday/
arr. Sammy Nestico. Here's the trombone solo/
section feature you've been looking for! This great
jazz standard, first popularized by co-writer and
singer Billie Holiday, is an ideal solo/soli vehicle
for trombones. Sammy's chart is not only lush and
beautiful, but it makes perfect sense!
2261535 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
I'm Getting Sentimental Over You—
George Bassman/arr. Rick Hirsch.
Here's a wonderful update of Tommy Dorsey's
classic theme song. It's totally playable by high
school jazz bands, yet it also sounds great with
college and professional groups. It's written as a
trombone feature throughout (with optional solo
parts included for B-flat and E-flat instruments),
although super-high Dorsey-esque chops are
not required. The solo is mostly written with a
section of improvising around the melody and ad
lib fills at the end. Alternate solo parts for trumpet
and saxophone are included, as well as optional
parts for Clarinet, Flute, Vibes, and French Horn
(doubling the Trombone 1 part). The bass and
piano parts are fully notated. An outstanding ballad
feature for any program!
10371015 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .M 58.00
H Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most—
Tommy Wolf/arr. Kris Berg. Here's an outstanding
Kenton-style ballad that showcases the lead
trombone and the trombone section. The chart
builds during a 12/8 section that makes it an even
stronger choice as an excellent ballad feature. There
are no improvised solos and lead trumpet range is
to written C above the staff with an optional D sharp.
This one is a wonderful jazz ballad with a twist!
10011988 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
Summer Never Ends—Bill Liston.
Wow, here's a funk ballad that features your
trombone soloist with a completely notated solo
along with provided changes. The solo part floats
over the band and remains legato against the band's
funk grooves. An optional, extended improvisation
section for the trombone soloist is included. If you're
looking for something different for a solo feature...
this is it!
10068876 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
Too Little Time (from "The Glenn Miller
Story")—Henry Mancini/arr. Sammy Nestico.
Sammy Nestico pays tribute to his long-time friend
and trombone icon, Bill Watrous, with this touching
trombone solo feature of Mancini's Too Little Time
from the soundtrack of the 1954 film "The Glenn
Miller Story." The trombone solo part requires a
strong player as far as range, but is not technically
difficult. A wonderful feature selection and a fitting
tribute to a towering performer!
10960652 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
The Way We Were—Marvin Hamlisch/
arr. Mark Taylor. Celebrate the legend of Marvin
Hamlisch with this terrific, moderate Latin setting of
one of his timeless classics. A trombone soloist is
featured throughout along with a smooth ensemble
blend. An iconic standard!
10343790 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
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Wichita Lineman—Jimmy Webb/
arr. Eric Richards. Although this was a pop hit
back in the late 1960s, this familiar ballad lends itself
nicely for jazz ensemble treated here as a jazz waltz.
Scored to feature a solo trombone, alternate solo
parts are provided for B-flat and E-flat instruments
for added flexibility. This terrific setting features a
driving style with solid hits for the full ensemble as
well as feature spots for the brass section and also
the saxes.
11172096 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
Wistful—Neil Yorke-Slader.
Feature your aspiring trombone soloist with this
soulful rock ballad. The range is very moderate to
ensure a feeling of security, the solo part is mostly
written, and the accessible improvised solo section
is a ii-V progression with solo chords provided. Here
is a safe way to get your soloist improvising in a low-
risk environment. In addition to the solo part, the full
ensemble backgrounds are plentiful, giving the full
ensemble ample exposure. Two scores and optional
supplemental parts are included for flute, clarinet,
bass clarinet, horn in F, and tuba. As replacements
for the trombone soloist, alternate solo parts are
included for alto saxophone or trumpet/flugelhorn.
Written brass ranges: trumpet G5, trombone F4.
Very nice!
10991681 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
FLEXIBLE
SOLO FEATURES
H After Sunset—Larry Neeck.
This tasty rock ballad will feature your budding alto
saxophone or trumpet star in the best possible way.
The fully scored ensemble sections compliment the
gorgeous theme, and provide a solid foundation for
your soloist. The solo part requires no improvisation
and the chart is playable with optional reduced
instrumentation. A perfect concert or contest choice
to showcase the lyrical side of your jazz ensemble!
10280821 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
As If to Say Goodbye—Larry Neeck.
Beautifully melodic and very approachable, this
lush ballad features your star trumpet or alto sax
soloist. A beautifully written melody and fully
scored backgrounds make this a perfect chart
for a young soloist, as well as a great vehicle for
a more experienced player. It will also sound full
and complete with a reduced instrumentation of 3
saxes, 3 trumpets, 1 trombone and 3 rhythm on up
to a full band. For that change-of-pace moment in
your concert, this flexible solo feature is the perfect
choice! Highly recommended!
10032001 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Before the Lights Go Out—Samuel Jackson, Sr.
This Ellington-style ballad is what big band music is
all about. It features a wide array of potential solos
with featured solo parts included for alto sax, tenor
sax, flugelhorn, bass trombone, and guitar. All at
about 76 bpm, it features a straight eighth feel with a
brief contrasting section in swing style. Optional parts
are included for flute, clarinet, horn in F and tuba. An
exceptional way to feature any or all of your soloists!
10998168 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .ME 72.00
