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BALLADS medium-easy
It's Awf'ly Nice Just Walkin' with You—
Rob Vuono, Jr. This 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!
11206962 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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
Missing You—Mike Tomaro. This straight-eighth
ballad is beautiful and bold. Full of emotion, this
chart is perfect for working on phrasing and
contrast to help bring depth to the performance.
11403542 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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
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
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
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
BEST
SELLERS
Ballads
Medium-Easy
Best Selling Charts! These selections, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors like you.
Careless Whisper—arr. Dave Mills.
11000468 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Afternoon—Pat Metheny/arr. Bob Curnow.
10162086 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Misty—Errol Garner/arr. Mike Lewis.
2442994 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
After Sunset—Larry Neeck.
10280821 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
My Funny Valentine—
Richard Rodgers/arr. Mike Smukal.
10049705 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Bridge Over Troubled Water—
Paul Simon/arr. Paul Baker.
10452102 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Li'l Darlin'—Neal Hefti.
279364 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
After the Rain—Larry Neeck.
10882814 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Prayer Meetin'—Matt Harris.
10031755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Angel Eyes—
Matt Dennis/arr. Carl Strommen.
10513881 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
MUST-HAVE
JAZZ
PEDAGOGY
RESOURCES
Every jazz director should have these
resources available in their library.
The Essential Jazz Harmony Book
(For All Instrumentalists and Arrangers)—Dan Haerle.
Jazz has evolved its own harmony apart from other genres of music. In order
to improvise and compose in the idiom, a basic understanding of this harmony,
how chords move and connect with each other, is essential. In this book,
noted author and educator Dan Haerle explains all the fundamental chord/scale
theory and harmony you need to know. At the end of the book are voicings to
over 20 standard chord progressions so that you can clearly see and hear how
the various rules apply in real world situations. Written for all musicians, no
keyboard skills are required, but knowing the names of the notes on a keyboard
will be helpful.
10590270 Spiral-Bound Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95
Essentials of Jazz Theory—Shelton G. Berg.
This resource is designed for jazz enthusiasts and musicians who want to
have a better understanding of the language of jazz. To successfully navigate
this all-in-one jazz theory course, you should be versed in basic music theory
concepts, such as those taught in Books 1 and 2 of Alfred's Essentials of Music
Theory. With these books, you will learn the essentials of jazz music through
concise lessons, practice your jazz music reading and writing skills in the
exercises, improve your listening and ear training skills with the CDs, and test
your knowledge with the review that completes each unit. You are encouraged
to play and/or sing the musical examples throughout, at first with the recording,
then on your own. Welcome to an exhilarating journey into the world of jazz!
5985359 Book & CD Pack Book 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99
5990026 Book & CD Pack Book 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
10005059 Book & CD Pack Book 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
10008027 Book & CD Pack Complete Volume with 3 CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.99
10025663 Book & CD Pack Answer Key & 3 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99
10027584 Book & CD Pack Complete Self-Study Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.99
The Jazz Ensemble Director's Manual—Rick Lawn.
This should be the "Bible" for every jazz educator! It covers all aspects of
conducting and instructing a jazz band. Including a wealth of practical methods
and materials, Rick Lawn covers such topics as beginning a jazz education
program, funding the program, improvisation, size, scheduling, performance,
philosophy, and much more. Don't miss it!
2075240 Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00
Jazz Theory Book—Mark Levine.
Over 500 pages of text and over 750 musical examples. Written in the language
of the working jazz musician, this book is easy to read and user-friendly. At
the same time, it is the most comprehensive study of jazz harmony and theory
ever published. The Jazz Theory Book takes the student from the most basic
techniques such as chord construction and the II-V-I progression through
scale theory, the blues, I've Got Rhythm changes, slash chords, the bebop and
pentatonic scales, how to read a lead sheet and memorize tunes and a study of
reharmonization that is almost a book in itself. Satisfaction guaranteed or money
will be refunded. Mark Levine has worked with Bobby Hutcherson, Cal Tjader,
Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, and many other jazz greats.
5455076 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
The Jazzer's Cookbook (Creative Recipes for Players and Teachers)—
Various Authors. This is a must-have exciting collection of favorite tips from
57 of today's most outstanding educators, performers and pros in the jazz
education world. The Jazzer's Cookbook is an ideal resource containing proven
successful suggestions that will not only aid the teacher/director from junior
high school to university levels, but the conductor and performer from novice
to professional. Also included are performance tips on instrument technique,
rehearsals, programming, technology, improvisation and more. This book can
inform and inspire creativity and improvement at all levels!
10439100 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
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