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BALLADS medium to advanced / VOCAL SOLO WITH JAZZ ENSEMBLE
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
Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise—Sigmund
Romberg/arr. Mark Taylor. From the rarely
remembered 1928 operetta "The New Moon,"
this lovely tune has gone on to become a standard
favored by many jazz artists. Set in a light samba
groove, here is a terrific arrangement featuring
solo alto saxophone throughout. The solo is
beautifully contrasted with ensemble interludes
and backgrounds, plus a short unison tutti feature.
10374142 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
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 55.00
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 55.00
Too Little Time—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 55.00
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
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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
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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
H 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
The Best Is Yet to Come—Cy Coleman/arr.
Scott Ragsdale. Sung recently by Michael Buble
and many others, this chart is a medium tempo
swinger for vocal soloist and jazz ensemble. In the
key of F, the vocal range is from A below middle
C to middle line B. The lead trumpet range is to
written A above the staff. A true standard from the
Great American Songbook!
10311457 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist . .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
H Christmas Time Is Here—Vince Guaraldi/arr.
Roger Holmes. Vince Guaraldi's touching ballad
from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will feel as
familiar as an old friend. This feature for vocal
soloist makes a simply wonderful addition to your
holiday concert! Vocal in C.
2470804 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
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Come Fly with Me—Jimmy Van Heusen/arr.
Quincy Jones/ed. Tomaro. The swingin' Quincy
Jones arrangement of this standard was a Frank
Sinatra signature tune. Here's the authentic version
edited and adapted for today's bands by Mike
Tomaro. Vocal Key: B-Flat.
10072767 Jazz Ensemble
& Vocalist . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
Crazy Little Thing Called Love—Freddie
Mercury/arr. Roger Holmes. Recorded by Queen
in 1979, this iconic hit adapts beautifully for vocal
soloist with jazz ensemble with its rollicking shuffle
style and infectious simplicity and charm. This is
definitely a "feel good" tune that will be an instant
audience favorite! If you don't have a vocalist to
feature, there's an optional tenor sax solo part
included. Vocal Key: G
10960658 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
H Cry Me a River—Arthur Hamilton/arr. Victor Lopez.
Featuring a vocalist with big band, this gorgeous
ballad is played around 74 bpm. The vocal range
is G below middle C to third space C, and the lead
trumpet range is to F-sharp top line. Included are
optional solo parts for B-flat, E-flat, and Bass Clef
instruments to be used in place of the vocal feature.
It's an accessible chart for the band and a great way
to feature a vocalist or instrumentalist!
10452150 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Any Instrument) . . . . .ME 54.00
H Don't Know Why—Jesse Harris/arr. Paul Murtha.
Award-winning pop singer Norah Jones made this
tune climb the charts, and it's easy to see why so
many people like it. The haunting, beautiful melody
and smooth harmonies make it an incredibly
appealing chart to use with either vocal, trumpet or
tenor sax soloist. Vocal in Bb.
2473701 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax
or Flugelhorn) . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Embraceable You—George Gershwin/arr. Dave
Wolpe. Dave Wolpe has done a masterful job with
Gershwin's romantic favorite, setting it in two keys
for both male and female vocal solo, including a
lyrical trombone feature, even building it up to a
big band shout before the lovely closing. This will
be a highlight in any performance! Male vocal in F,
female vocal in C.
2468031 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 62.00
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Everybody's Waitin' for the Man with the
Bag—arr. Rick Stitzel. Composed in the '50s,
this entertaining holiday tune has been recorded
notably by Kay Starr, and more recently by the Brian
Setzer Orchestra. For vocalist and big band, this is
a dynamic and swingin' addition to any holiday
performance! Vocal in A-flat.
10283028 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
Everything—Buble, Chang & Foster/arr. Scott
Ragsdale. Michael Buble sang this hit song and now
it's time for your vocal soloist and jazz ensemble.
Arranger Scott Ragsdale captured the essence of
the Buble arrangement with his terrific adaptation
at an easier level of this great tune. The vocal
range is from F below middle C up to third space C,
treble clef, and the vocal part has some easy scat
lines with vocal syllables. Lead trumpet range is to
written A above the staff. A wonderful chart on a
neat tune!
10071937 Jazz Ensemble
& Vocalist . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 54.00
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