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BALLADS medium to advanced
Ballads
Medium to Advanced
Alone Together—arr. Bob Curnow. This lush
chart on Alone Together is a beautiful ensemble
jazz ballad with a haunting melody and lots of
interesting counterpoint and harmonies. Written with
comfortable ranges and played at around 60 bpm,
it has brief tenor sax and trombone solos. Great
change-of-pace programming for any occasion!
10999296 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 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
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
As Light Through Leaves—Jeff Coffin/arr. Bob
Washut. Transparent and gentle textures permeate
this treatment of Jeff Coffin's lyrical South African-
inspired jazz waltz. Commissioned by Jeff for the
2011 Massachusetts All-State Jazz Band, Bob
Washut's brilliant arrangement provides an open
solo vamp section that will accommodate any
soloist in the band. Includes optional flute and
vibraphone parts, tenor sax 1 doubles on clarinet,
eight brass (optional ten), and flugelhorns substitute
for trumpets.
11164613 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
Back in Time—Pat Metheny/arr. Bob Curnow. Pat
Metheny is known for his beautiful melodies, and
Back in Time is no exception. Featuring a flugelhorn
or trumpet soloist throughout on a written-out
solo with chords included for improvisation, this
arrangement is very playable by the ensemble
with its moderate ranges. Originally recorded on
the reissued Secret Story CD, this arrangement
is a great addition to Bob Curnow's continuing
reflection on Metheny's music. Beautiful melody,
beautiful chart!
10368493 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
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
Body and Soul—arr. Marty Paich. As recorded
by the Kenton band on the 7.5 on the Richter
Scale album, this all-time great standard receives
a fresh sound with the impeccable scoring talent
of Marty Paich. This arrangement has it all: a
solo piano introduction, a variety of feels (ballad,
rubato, swing, 12/8), and stunning ensemble
passages. This chart is considered by many to
be one of the finest big-band arrangements ever
written, and it's now available. Beautiful and
highly recommended!
10910576 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . A 60.00
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
Bridge Over Troubled Water—Paul Simon/
arr. Alan Baylock. Arranger Alan Baylock delivers
his distinctive, lush and in-demand ballad style
to this wonderful song in a more contemporary
setting. It's set at 92 bpm, there are no individual
solos, just delicious harmony throughout. The
trumpet section frequently carries the melody
and the lead trumpet range is to written high C.
There are optional parts included plus vibraphone
for expanded instrumentations. Sensational ballad!
Highly recommended!
10355580 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
Chelsea Bridge—Billy Strayhorn/arr. Mark Taylor.
One of the masterpieces of jazz, this beautifully
crafted feature for alto sax uses a variety of styles
and settings. Mostly scored as a ballad, there is
a jazz waltz section in the middle followed by a
powerful, slow swing ensemble shout. The soloist
returns to finish out the chart in the original ballad
style. Recorded by the Taylor/Fidyk Big Band on A
Perfect Match.
11401139 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
A Child Is Born—Thad Jones. Composed and
arranged by Thad Jones, this is an absolutely
gorgeous ballad in 3/4 that is a "must" for any good
jazz library! It's one of the most "tasteful" jazz charts
ever written!
543421 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 48.00
Come Sunday—Duke Ellington/arr. John
Fedchock. Now in print for the first time, this was
originally written in 1987 for the Richard Stoltzman
album titled Ebony, featuring the Woody Herman
Big Band. Duke Ellington's Come Sunday featured
Stoltsman as a clarinet soloist. John Fedchock
modified it sometime later to make it a baritone
saxophone solo feature and added a trombone
4 part to cover the original baritone sax part.
Fedchock's chart is absolutely gorgeous, featuring
lush harmonies, a few woodwind doubles, beautiful
ensemble sections, and a double-time section for
the ensemble. The baritone sax solo is both written
and improvised and features a wonderful cadenza
at the end. Highly recommended!
10517469 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . A 65.00
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
Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile)—Santana
& Coster/arr. Eric Richards. One of Carlos Santana's
more memorable compositions is this instrumental
hit from 1976. Along with Santana's own recording,
the version by saxophonist Gato Barbieri also
became a hit that same year. This solo feature for
tenor saxophone features a haunting melody and
the sensual style of the original and is authentically
recreated in this version for full jazz ensemble. The
tenor solo is a combination of written melodies with
options for improvisation. Here's a great way to
feature your star tenor player!
10625167 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
Fond Memories—Ed Gaston. A combination
of beautiful melody and contemporary harmonic
structure create a great ballad to feature your
Tenor Saxophone soloist. There are some colorful
double time feel countermelodies in the brass and
well written rhythm section parts. The Tenor solo
is completely written out, but chord changes are
included in the section that could be improvised.
11393557 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
God Bless the Child—Herzog & Holiday/
arr. Sammy Nestico. Here's the trombone solo/
section feature you've been looking for!This great
jazz standard, first popularized by co-writer and
singer Billie Holiday, is an ideal solo/soli vehicle
for trombones.Sammy's chart is not only lush and
beautiful, but it makes perfect sense!
2261535 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
Goodbye, Pork Pie Hat—Charles Mingus/arr.
Andrew Homzy. This beautiful arrangement of
Charles Mingus' signature ballad features altos
and trumpets playing the melody off the top, then
later adds the entire ensemble.Sample written
solos are provided for the short solo or soli spots
for trumpet and trombone and there are also
notated piano voicings and bass lines.Here is a
more accessible version of this lovely tune that will
be a great introduction to the music of Mingus for
developing players.Optional parts are also included
for flute, clarinet and F horn.A jazz classic that is
highly recommended!
10005177 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat—Charles Mingus/arr.
Alan Baylock. Alan Baylock has created a sonic
landscape for the full ensemble and a tenor
saxophone soloist from one of Charles Mingus'
most lovely and soulful ballads. The tenor gets
the spotlight with an elongated introduction
and cadenzas at the end while the full band is
highlighted with beautifully scored ensemble
passages in between. The lead trumpet range is
to written B-flat, and optional parts are included for
flute and vibes. Ideal as a festival change-of-pace
selection, it's also perfect for almost any program.
A truly superb setting!
10867433 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
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 55.00
Here's That Rainy Day—Jimmy Van Heusen/arr.
Dee Barton. The famous version as performed by
the Stan Kenton Band!
2364370 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 55.00
BEST
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Ballads
Medium
Best Selling Charts! These selections, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors like you.
I Remember Clifford—
Benny Golson/arr. Erik Morales.
11198980 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.00
God Bless the Child—
Herzog & Holiday/arr. Sammy Nestico.
2261535 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
What a Wonderful World—
Douglas & Weiss/arr. Alan Baylock.
10997206 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
A Child Is Born—Thad Jones.
543421 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Back in Time—
Pat Metheny/arr. Bob Curnow.
10368493 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Pure Imagination (from "Wille Wonka and
the Chocolate Factory)"—
Bricusse & Newley/arr. Craig Skeffington.
10068800 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Angel Eyes—Matt Dennis/arr. Dave Wolpe.
10303786 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Over the Rainbow—
Harold Arlen/arr. Alan Baylock.
10093177 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
When I Fall in Love—
Victor Young/arr. Craig Skeffington.
10049716 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Isfahan—
Ellington & Strayhorn/arr. Alan Baylock.
10071902 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
A real step forward in
teaching improvisation!
Approaching the
Standards - Volume 1
Willie Hill. Every jazz director
will want to have this innovative,
user-friendly approach to jazz
improvisation! Designed for individual
or group instruction, each volume
contains a play-along CD with
eight classic jazz tunes. Each tune
is played by a professional jazz
group and contains clearly written
musical examples, jazz vocabulary,
transcription opportunities,
informative composer insights and a
discography. It's a real step forward
in teaching jazz improvisation!
Volume one includes: Billie's Bounce;
On The Trail; Cantaloupe Island; The
Preacher; Summertime; Satin Doll; C
Jam Blues and I Got Rhythm.
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Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . 16.95
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Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . 16.95
2434470 Bb Instruments
Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
2434496 Bass Clef
Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . 16.95
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