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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
Summer Soulstice—Erik Sherburne.
Summer Soulstice is a soulfully cool ballad that
features either a trumpet, flugelhorn or soprano
saxophone soloist. Beautifully relaxed in straight
eighth-note style, it's well-crafted with the solo
parts entirely written with optional improvisation
opportunities. The solo part offers interesting
chord changes while the ensemble is more than
a simple accompaniment. Nice, unique and more
contemporary than most solo features!
10607110 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .M 48.00
ALTO SAX FEATURES
After the Rain—Larry Neeck.
This powerful rock ballad, with its blues-tinged
melodic and harmonic structure, is a great feature
for developing alto saxophone or trumpet soloists
throughout. The solo part is entirely notated with
no improvisation requirements. Additionally, it
features a big, full sound for the entire ensemble.
After the Rain is the perfect choice for that change-
of-pace moment in any program. All this, and it's
playable with optional reduced instrumentation.
Our highest recommendation!
10882814 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
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. 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
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
The Evening Sun—Doug Beach &
George Shutack. This beautiful ballad is the perfect
showcase for a budding alto saxophone soloist. The
pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create
a wonderful change-of-pace chart. While there is
an optional short section that may be improvised,
the solo part is entirely written and no improvisation
is required. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations, this is a wonderful
feature for both the soloist and the ensemble!
10882582 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Harlem Nocturne—Earle Hagen/
arr. Mike Tomaro. This standard from the 1940s
has been recorded countless times and remains a
staple in the jazz literature. Mike Tomaro's creative
treatment shines new and invigorating light on the
tune, with a contemporary shuffle groove and fresh
harmonies. Solos for alto sax and piano will round
out your performance with class and style!
2472884 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
Isfahan—Ellington & Strayhorn/arr. Alan Baylock.
This is the alto sax ballad feature you have been
looking for! Put together the brilliant composers Billy
Strayhorn and Duke Ellington with superb arranger
Alan Baylock, and you will have an outstanding
musical experience. This chart is not technically
difficult, but it's lush and full of moving lines and
nuances. The lead trumpet range is to written A
above the staff, there is no improvisation for the alto
soloist, just the beautiful Strayhorn melody! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10071902 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .M 58.00
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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
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 . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
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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
Round Midnight—Monk & Williams/
arr. Mike Tomaro. Few jazz ballads have been
performed as often as this one. It makes a
wonderful solo vehicle for alto sax in this sensitive
arrangement, which includes a double-time feel
that alternates with the traditional ballad tempo.
With beautiful lines and striking harmonies, this
arrangement is a real standout, and a great way to
feature your alto soloist!
2701399 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
Willow Weep for Me—Ann Ronell/arr. Kris Berg.
A superb alto sax solo feature, this is a classic 12/8,
bluesy and soulful treatment of this great standard!
Everything is written out for the alto player and it has
chord changes if preferred. The lead trumpet range
is to written A above the staff. Give a listen to this
great chart and decide for yourself. It's one of the
quintessential features for alto saxophone! Highly
recommended! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093167 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
TENOR SAX FEATURES
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
At Last—Harry Warren/arr. Dave Mills.
This beautiful ballad made famous by the great Etta
James makes a perfect change of pace for any
concert. Featuring a sultry tenor saxophone solo
sprinkled with melodic replies from other sections
and lush chords, this one really dazzles. There are
improvised solos for piano and tenor sax before the
full ensemble returns to close out this dreamy ballad.
Highly recommended!
10752061 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .ME 65.00
Bye Bye Blackbird—Ray Henderson/
arr. Rich Sigler. This swinging chart is a great
vehicle for a tenor sax soloist with jazz band. The
solo part ranges from written melody to a written
jazz solo, all very accessible, and it especially
swings when the tenor soloist trades fours with the
ensemble. The ensemble and soloist are equally
featured throughout. The lead trumpet range is to
written G top of staff and optional parts are included
for expanded instrumentation. A great jazz standard
for developing jazz groups!
10997194 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
l Daily Blues—Dave Mills.
This down-and-dirty slow blues in F will really
give your band a chance to swing hard. This chart
features extended solo sections for tenor sax over
some driving ensemble figures. Just when you think
the audience has this tune figured out, it heats up
with a fast-paced jazz waltz section before returning
to the gritty slow blues to finish out the tune.
11202579 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
SOLO FEATURES
Specically craed to showcase your key players, these great charts place soloists in
the spotlight all the way through! ey are an excellent way to reward and honor your
soloists for their hard work and dedication. ey will also add variety to concert or
festival performances. Shop more jazz ensemble solo features at jwpepper.com.
