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BALLADS very easy & easy / medium-easy
Lil' Hefty—Zachary Smith. Ideal for young jazz
bands, this moderately slow swinger is a tribute
to legendary composer Neal Hefti. Lil' Hefty is
a melodic chart with well-noted articulations,
written-out rhythm section parts, and written
melody solos for trumpet and piano, all at about
80-92 bpm. The trumpet 1 range is to G top of
staff and is playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentation. Here's a great little
chart for change-of-pace programming and
teaching an important jazz style!
10997186 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
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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!
10355610 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
H Moon River—Henry Mancini/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Henry Mancini's beautiful melody has a graceful,
lovely quality that makes it wonderful to play. Your
young jazz ensemble will take naturally to the 3/4
feel and rich harmonies that make this chart a real
delight to perform.
2473683 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Over the Rainbow—Harold Arlen/arr. Paul Cook.
This is simply a beautiful number for young jazz
bands! Rich and slow, it's easy to play and sounds
delightful. Paul Cook's arrangement is great for
developing phrasing and style, and he even includes
a solo verse for the piano (written out, of course).
2423192 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
Shallow (from "A Star Is Born")—arr. Paul
Murtha. Here's the stunning hit single from the
movie "A Star Is Born" recorded by Lady Gaga
and Bradley Cooper. This chart for younger players
features a rock ballad style, solid scoring for the
entire ensemble, and a short written alto sax solo on
the melody -and it's playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Simply beautiful and
highly recommended!
10963310 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Skyfall—Adkins & Epworth/arr. John Berry.
Perfectly capturing the mood and style of earlier
James Bond themes, Adele has worked her
magic with the hit Skyfall. John Berry's easy
version features a brief written alto sax solo, then
solid scoring for the entire ensemble with the
melody traded between the saxes and trumpets.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this is sure to be an audience
favorite! Highly recommended!
10374178 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
l 'Til We Meet Again—Anthony Susi. This
contemporary jazz ballad features the lead alto
saxophone and keyboard. The auxiliary percussion
part also plays a vital role, adding a variety of
colors that aid the drummer in building the band
to a dramatic climax. The song concludes with a
written alto sax cadenza. This is an excellent piece
to help your band develop blend and tone for a
mature sound.
11199929 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
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
Use Your Inside Voice—Paul Clark. Here's a
beautiful ballad at about 76 bpm for the youngest
jazz ensembles. Perfect for introducing soft legato
playing at a slow tempo, it's mostly scored for the full
ensemble. There are numerous short written solos
cued in the parts offering a choice of soloists or the
option of combining instruments as soli sections.
This is a nice introduction to the ballad style, and
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentation. Ideal change-of-pace programming!
11002299 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
H What a Wonderful World—Douglas & Weiss/arr.
Rick Stitzel. Giving your beginning band great tunes
like this to play will turn them on to jazz forever!
You just can't beat the appeal of the tune Louis
Armstrong made so famous, and it's surely stood
the test of time. This very playable version is nicely
scored where each section gets a piece of the
melody.Very highly recommended!
2470819 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Yesterday—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Rick
Stitzel. One of the all-time great songs from the
Beatles, Yesterday truly has become a modern
day standard! This well scored arrangement for
young jazz ensembles features a brief tenor solo,
beautiful counterlines, and an overall rich sound
that will be impressive in concert or as a change of
pace chart for festivals. Suggested solo and scale/
chord sheet provided. Optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Includes CD. Highly recommended!
10188524 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Ballads
Medium-Easy
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
A Ballad for Basie—Doug Beach. With a tip
of the hat to the great Neal Hefti, A Ballad For
Basie is exactly the type of ensemble ballad that
Count Basie was famous for. Featuring mostly
full ensemble work, this one asks for everyone to
contribute to the melody and to learn this iconic
style. A short, written trumpet solo rounds it out.
All aspiring jazz musicians will benefit from learning
this style! Highly recommended!
10754247 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .72.00
H 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 . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
H 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 . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Careless Whisper—arr. Dave Mills. This funky
pop rock ballad by George Michael has captured
the hearts of a new generation and your students
and audiences will instantly recognize the hook.
The solo section features adlib or improvised
solos for alto sax, trumpet and trombone. Optional
parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F are included
for expanded instrumentation. With some nice
ensemble writing and a chance for all the sections
to shine with the melody, this chart will make a nice
change-of-pace for your next concert!
11000468 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Ballads • All Levels
Each Year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases and choose the cream of the
crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice. You can buy any of these titles with condence!
Blue Diamond—Gregory Yasinitsky.
is beautiful ballad for developing groups features an alto saxophone soloist with an emphasis
on lyricism and rich harmonies. It also features a condent double-time section along with a
solidly scored ensemble chorus and a written or ad-lib solo section for the alto soloist. With
exible scoring for 9 to 17 players, the set includes a guitar chord chart and optional parts for
ute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba, and vibes parts. is chart will become a favorite!
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Distance—Doug Beach.
is beautiful ballad is the perfect showcase for your alto soloist. e pensive melody and
rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change of pace for your program. Starting as a
ballad, it moves into an easy bossa nova and then returns to a ballad feel with a big ensemble.
Give your alto player this feature!
11199496 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 52.00
I Remember Cliord—Benny Golson/arr. Erik Morales.
is Benny Golson ballad has become a standard trumpet or ugelhorn solo feature over the
years. is chart is a gorgeous straight-eighth ballad at around 70 bpm that features a ugel
soloist while the entire ensemble shines. e ugelhorn solo is entirely written, with some
suggested improvisation also included. A brief double-time section lets the ensemble and
soloist stretch out for variety. e lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the sta, and
optional ute and vibraphone parts come with the set. Highly recommended!
11198980 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 54.00
It's Awf'ly Nice Just Walkin' with You—Rob Vuono, Jr.
is ballad will showcase your lead tenor as well as the entire band. A wistful melody strolls across
a lovely chord progression at a leisurely pace as varied tone colors and lushly harmonized sax solis
brilliantly combine to give this chart all of the hallmarks of a classic standard. A warm tenor sax
solo, either ad lib or written, is featured with easy-going backgrounds. Sure to be a favorite with
the band and audience alike - add this to your library today!
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Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 55.00
