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BALLADS medium-easy / medium to advanced
H Li'l Darlin'—Neal Hefti. Composed and arranged
by Neal Hefti, this is the original chart that says
just about everything there is to say about relaxed,
laid-back swing! No good jazz library is complete
without this incredibly good chart!
279364 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
H 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 . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Morning Starlight—Larry Neeck. Here's a tasty
rock ballad that's a great way to feature aspiring
trumpet or alto saxophone soloists. The sensitive
ensemble writing provides plenty of support for
the soloist, while the fully-scored sections nicely
contrast with the lyrical solo theme. For additional
variety, the full band also has a featured section.
The solo section is completely notated and requires
no improvisation. Playable with optional reduced
instrumentation, Morning Starlight is just the right
change of mood for any performance!
11002307 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
My Funny Valentine—Richard Rodgers/arr.
Sammy Nestico. Feature either trumpet or flugel on
this creative arrangement of a timeless standard.
Written in ballad style, there's some nice ensemble
scoring and a brief, easy section in 3/4. Definitely a
top choice for younger bands!
2328144 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Round Midnight—Monk & Williams/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 . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
The Shadow of Your Smile—Johnny Mandel/
arr. Roy Phillippe. Every now and then it comes
along, a ballad so hauntingly beautiful that it may
just be the highlight of your concert! This is one
such gem. After a solo piano introduction, the
familiar minor melody is gently taken up by the
band. Alto sax and trumpet both get solo passages
but, for the most part, it is the ensemble effort that
makes this chart one of the best.
2467744 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
That Warm Feeling—Sammy Nestico. This
Sammy Nestico composition was written in the
style of Neal Hefti's Li'l Darlin'. A ballad that's
appropriate for developing groups as well as more
capable bands, it was originally recorded on the
album "Basie-Straight Ahead."
924142 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Tomorrow Is Always a Good Day—Paul Clark.
Tomorrow Is Always a Good Day is a sensational
ballad feature for solo trombone or tenor
saxophone. This lovely composition begins in a
minor key, keeps building to a modulation to major,
then builds to a huge, powerful finish! The features
include an impressive and accessible solo part,
full and lush ensemble support, and an effective
ensemble-only interlude. Truly a memorable chart
at this or any grade level! Highly recommended!
10518287 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
What's Your Hurry?—Rob Vuono, Jr. It's time
to dial back the metronome a bit with this relaxed
and slow swing ballad with a dreamy disposition.
A la Neal Hefti, this brilliant chart is the perfect
showcase for the entire ensemble, and includes
a brief piano introduction, velvety bucket-muted
brass, and a very pretty solo spot for lead alto
saxophone. There's also optional space for more
solos with written solos included. A gradual
crescendo after the alto solo leads to a four-bar
shout before returning to the volume and tone
from the beginning. Colorful textures and voicings
abound, and the optional flute part will add an extra
glow of color, but the chart plays just as beautifully
without it. A superb change-of-pace for concert,
contest or festival! Highly recommended!
10882828 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Ballads
Medium to
Advanced
Alone Together—arr. Bob Curnow. This lush
chart on Alone Together is a beautiful ensemble
jazz ballad with a haunting melody and lots of
interesting counterpoint and harmonies. Written with
comfortable ranges and played at around 60 bpm,
it has brief tenor sax and trombone solos. Great
change-of-pace programming for any occasion!
10999296 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
Always Simpatico—Mathew Montgomery.
Always Simpatico will take audiences through a
unique and satisfying musical journey. The humble
melody introduced at the beginning travels from
section to section, building in intensity each time
before reaching its climax, then resolves in a way
reminiscent to how it started, with an improvised
solo for tenor saxophone experienced along the way.
Similar in style to a rock ballad, but with much more
variety, this composition is sure to be a wonderful
change-of-pace for concert and festival programs!
11000509 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 60.00
And Yet So Far—Chris Sharp. Jazz groups with
a strong lead alto sax player will enjoy this ballad
in film noir style. Its smoky harmonies and wistful
melody are broken up with a double-time swing
section before a powerful reprise at the end. The
solo part is mostly written while chord changes are
provided for the soloist during the swing section
along with an optional suggested solo. A super solo
feature for your alto soloist!
10757177 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
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
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As Light Through Leaves—Jeff Coffin/arr. Bob
Washut. Transparent and gentle textures permeate
this treatment of Jeff Coffin's lyrical South African-
inspired jazz waltz. Commissioned by Jeff for the
2011 Massachusetts All-State Jazz Band, Bob
Washut's brilliant arrangement provides an open
solo vamp section that will accommodate any
soloist in the band. Includes optional flute and
vibraphone parts, tenor sax 1 doubles on clarinet,
eight brass (optional ten), and flugelhorns substitute
for trumpets.
11164613 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
H 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 improvisation, 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 55.00
Bayou Farewell—Graham Breedlove. Bayou
Farewell is an original, melancholy, Pat Metheny
style ballad with straight eighth notes and a
beautiful melody. Graham Breedlove's use of color
is superb in this solo feature for soprano saxophone
(an alternate alto saxophone solo part is included).
The use of flugelhorns will also enhance the color
characteristics. Solo space is provided for soprano
sax, trumpet 2, and guitar followed by a soaring
ensemble shout section. The lead trumpet range is
to a written high C. Unique and memorable!
10310229 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 55.00
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Body and Soul—Johnny Green/arr. Matt Harris.
You simply cannot go wrong with this Matt Harris
chart on this great jazz ballad ideally set as a tenor
sax solo feature! The tempo is about 98 bpm with
the tenor solo written and improvised. It's lush,
has a nice texture with flugelhorns, and the lead
trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. It's
beautiful... enough said!
10513913 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 52.00
Body and Soul—arr. Marty Paich. As recorded
by the Kenton band on the 7.5 on the Richter
Scale album, this all-time great standard receives
a fresh sound with the impeccable scoring talent
of Marty Paich. This arrangement has it all: a solo
piano introduction, a variety of feels (ballad, rubato,
swing, 12/8), and stunning ensemble passages.
This chart is considered by many to be one of the
finest big-band arrangements ever written, and it's
now available. Beautiful and highly recommended!
10910576 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . A 60.00
Body and Soul—Johnny Green/arr. Dave Wolpe.
There's no better way to feature your alto soloist than
with this arrangement! It's one of the most important
ballads in the jazz repertoire, and Dave's chart
brings out all of its lush beauty. A big, expansive
double-time section gives your soloist a chance to
improvise before returning to ballad tempo for the
dramatic ending. Highly recommended!
2472239 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 60.00
Bridge Over Troubled Water—Paul Simon/
arr. Alan Baylock. Arranger Alan Baylock delivers
his distinctive, lush and in-demand ballad style
to this wonderful song in a more contemporary
setting. It's set at 92 bpm, there are no individual
solos, just delicious harmony throughout. The
trumpet section frequently carries the melody
and the lead trumpet range is to written high C.
There are optional parts included plus vibraphone
for expanded instrumentations. Sensational ballad!
Highly recommended!
10355580 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
Chelsea Bridge—Billy Strayhorn/arr. Gregory
Yasinitsky. Ah, the beautiful ballad by Billy
Strayhorn, arranged by Greg Yasinitsky. This
chart is full of lush textures, a few sax solis, a few
modulations, a 2nd trumpet written solo melody
and lead trumpet range to written A above the staff.
Every performance needs a ballad, and this one is
truly superb!
10093203 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 55.00
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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
Curveball—Paul Baker. Featuring a tenor
saxophone soloist, Curveball is in the style of the
Ray Charles big band. It opens with huge ensemble
brass and bluesy sax lines that switch in and out
of a double-time swing feel. The navigation from
swing ballad style, double-time feel, and true
medium swing and the return to the original swing
ballad style helps to define the chart throughout.
A soulful melody for the soloist, which is written
and improvised, is icing on the cake, along with
an improvised solo and cadenzas at the end. Brass
ranges: trumpet to written high D and trombone to
written G. This is a real powerhouse chart for the
entire band and an important addition to the tenor
sax solo repertoire!
10999408 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 55.00
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
