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BALLADS medium to advanced / VOCAL SOLO WITH JAZZ ENSEMBLE
My Dear—Andrew Neu. A straight-eighth jazz
ballad solo feature for alto saxophone, My Dear
features lush ballad sections at about 64 bpm and
two double-time swing sections at around 128
bpm. The alto solo part is written and changes
for improvising are included throughout, offering
ample opportunities for an experienced soloist to
stretch out. With its blues-tinged melody, dynamic
contrasts, lush scoring, and pure jazz sound, this
chart is a wonderful addition to the solo repertoire
for alto sax players everywhere!
10985475 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 52.00
My Foolish Heart—Victor Young/arr. Dave
Rivello. My Foolish Heart is a gorgeous ballad
feature for alto saxophone. This chart is lush
with beautiful textures but very accessible to the
medium grade level. Lead trumpet range is to
written A above the staff, and everything is written
out for the alto sax soloist with changes provided
for some improvisation or ornamentation. A nice
modulation leads to a more improv-like section for
the soloist and a piano solo break leads to a full
band feature section. Highly recommended!
10011959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
H My Funny Valentine—Richard Rodgers/arr. Bill
Holman. As originally recorded by the great Charlie
Mariano with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, this is
a must-have ballad feature for alto saxophone.
Let your alto player (or trumpet...parts provided
for either) shine on this popular standard!
Instrumentation: 5-5-5-4.
10076371 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 55.00
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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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
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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
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Samantha—Sammy Nestico. Originally written for
and played by Bud Shank, this showpiece for alto sax
features a wide dynamic range and calls for a soft,
smooth approach to background figures. Although
written solo lines are provided throughout, the main
solo chorus includes chord changes for players with
improvisation chops. The chart closes out with a solo
cadenza over a sustained ensemble chord.
10283500 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
Skylark—Hoagy Carmichael/arr. Dave Wolpe.
You won't find a better ballad feature for your tenor
sax soloist! The ensemble writing is wonderful, too.
Dave Wolpe has created an arrangement that truly
does justice to this extraordinarily beautiful Hoagy
Carmichael tune. Highly recommended!
2701970 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 60.00
A Song for You—Leon Russell/arr. Mark Taylor.
Composed in 1970, A Song for You has over the
years become one of Leon Russell's most popular
songs, recorded by countless artists including
Peggy Lee, Michael Buble, Ray Charles, Whitney
Houston, Aretha Franklin and many others. Here is
an outstanding version for jazz ensemble arranged
as a solo feature for tenor saxophone.
10759340 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
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
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
Theme for Bill—Mike Tomaro. Theme for Bill
is a beautiful, straight-eighth ensemble ballad
that will provide the perfect change-of-pace on
any program! The pensive melody is backed
throughout by lush orchestration, and a short
piano solo provides just the right contrast to the
ensemble, while brief written solos are for the lead
horn players. An additional highlight is a dynamic
saxophone soli spot. Every good band deserves a
beautiful ensemble ballad, and here it is!
10997843 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
True North—Mike Dana. This is a captivating,
contemporary even-eighth note ballad in the ECM
tradition. Your lead alto player can really shine
during this tuneful original for advancing groups. The
composer highly recommends using the wordless
optional vocal part to enhance the sensitivity and
warmth of the piece. Ranges and rhythms are very
accessible, but the rhythm section's interpretation
must be solid and nuanced. This is truly a beautiful
work that belongs in every library!
10093846 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
l Twilight Serenade—Debbie Stempien & Greg
Turner. Travel back in time to the big band era with
this nostalgic dance ballad ensemble feature. This
idiomatic chart with a lyrical melody will immerse
players in the tightly voiced harmonies and textures
made famous by the Glenn Miller Band. Accessible
ranges and rhythms make this suitable for a variety
of ensemble levels.
11198298 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
What a Wonderful World—Douglas & Weiss/arr.
Alan Baylock. Alan Baylock sets this wonderful tune
in a sultry 12/8 groove played at about 72 bpm,
making it feel lazy and relaxed. There are no solos,
just sweet ensemble writing all the way. The lead
trumpet range is to A above the staff and optional
parts are included for expanded instrumentations.
This outstanding chart is an ideal contrasting piece
for any performance!
10997206 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
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When I Fall in Love—Victor Young/arr. Craig
Skeffington. Show off the sensitive side of your
band with this ensemble ballad with no featured
soloist. There is a brief 4-bar written trumpet
melody. Otherwise, it's all ensemble blend with
a lush texture, a double-time section and lead
trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. The
drummer plays with brushes and sticks, the band
emotes and everybody sounds great! Optional
parts for flute, horn in F, baritone horn and tuba are
included. You'll fall in love with this excellent chart!
10049716 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
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
Vocal Solo
with Jazz Ensemble
All Levels
Ain't That a Kick in the Head—arr. Nelson
Riddle. This is one of the most famous vocal studio
orchestra arrangements, recorded by Dean Martin
in 1960. This is the authentic and swinging version
that Nelson Riddle created to showcase Martin in
his typical, easy-going vocal style. An optional
synthesizer part has been included that may be
used in place of the strings. There are no saxophone
doubles and the vocal key is D throughout. This is
oh, so nice! Instrumentation: five saxes (AATTB),
four trumpets, three tenor trombones, bass
trombone, three violins, viola, two celli, guitar, piano,
bass, drums, and optional synthesizer.
10558966 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(with Strings). . . . . . . . . .MA 50.00
All I Want for Christmas Is You—arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by Mariah Carey in 1994, this familiar
tune has become a perennial holiday favorite.
Arranged here as a vocal or tenor sax solo feature
with big band, the opening rubato section is
followed by a medium tempo shuffle groove. Sure
to liven up any holiday or winter concert, this is
highly recommended! Vocal Key: F
10775158 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
H All of Me—arr. Rick Stitzel. Reminiscent of the
classic version by Count Basie, here is a terrific
medium swing setting of this familiar standard
for vocal solo with jazz ensemble. In the event a
vocalist is not available, an optional solo part is
included for tenor saxophone. Vocal in F.
10522920 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
H
At Last—Harry Warren/arr. Dave Wolpe. At Last
is the ever-popular, bluesy, vocal ballad feature as
arranged by Dave Wolpe. The chart is arranged in
two keys to suit the needs of all vocalists. Substitute
instrumental solos are included, with a written tenor
sax solo in the low female key and a written alto sax
solo in the high male key. The vocal ranges are: low
female in the key of G, high male in the key of B-flat.
10093215 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 62.00
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Baby, It's Cold Outside—Frank Loesser/
arr. Paul Murtha. Perhaps no popular Christmas
standard has the instant recognition than that of
Frank Loesser's Baby, It's Cold Outside! Often
performed as a vocal duet for a girl and guy, this
versatile arrangement will also work as a vocal
solo with tenor sax playing the guy's vocal part.
In addition, optional parts are included allowing
the duet to be performed using flugelhorn and
tenor sax. This familiar classic is sure to be a hit
for holiday or winter performances. Vocal key of C.
Highly recommended!
10522926 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(Vocal & Tenor Sax Duet
or Flugelhorn &
Tenor Sax Duet) . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Bei Mir Bist Du Schon—Sholom Secunda/arr.
Dave Wolpe. This swinger will be a hit! Arranged
in two keys for flexibility, it's a bright swing vehicle
for vocalist and big band at around 160 bpm. The
low key is F with vocal range from A below middle
C to 2nd space A, and the high key is A-flat, with
vocal range from middle C to 3rd space C, treble
clef. The lead trumpet range goes to written high
C. There are no horn solos, just swingin' ensemble
and vocal all the way!
10355574 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 62.00
Blue Moon—Richard Rodgers/arr. Victor Lopez.
Looking for an easy-to-play vocal chart? Here is
an excellent vocal with big band chart on a familiar
standard that has the ensemble arranged at the
medium-easy level by Victor Lopez. A slow swing
chart with no solos, lots of full ensemble, a shout
chorus - and it's all easy to rehearse and perform.
The vocal range is from G below the staff to second
line G, treble clef. Scored for five saxes, eight brass
and four rhythm, plus optional substitute parts
for the vocal for B-flat, E-flat and trombone. An
excellent and very accessible arrangement.
10277800 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist ME 54.00
But Not for Me—George Gershwin/arr. Scott
Ragsdale. Here's a superb vocal solo feature with
big-band chart on a great standard. The features
include a vocal range from B-flat below middle C
to third space C, a lead trumpet range to A-flat,
and the swing tempo is around 134 bpm. Make
sure to check out the written trombone solo and
the fine sax soli during the instrumental interlude.
Don't have vocalist this year? No problem, optional
featured solo parts are included for any B-flat or
E-flat instrument or trombone. This great chart for
your vocalist is highly recommended!
10593787 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Any Instrument) . . . . . .M 54.00
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