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JAZZ
ENSEMBLE
BALLADS
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A L L L E V E LS
All Is Calm, All Is Bright (Silent Night)—
Franz Gruber/arr. Blair Bielawski. Here is a fresh
take on Silent Night for your jazz ensemble that
brings colorful harmonies to the classic carol.
Featuring a warm trumpet solo, this lyrical
selection will make the perfect ballad for your
next winter concert.
11393002 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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
Bossa Suave—Larry Clark. Here's a classy
way to introduce the bossa nova style to your
developing players. This lyrical chart is great for
focusing on developing dynamic phrasing without
being too advanced.
11392986 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
Distant Ridges (Alto Saxophone Feature)—
Kris Berg. This wonderful alto saxophone solo
feature is powerful and moving with notes of
nostalgia and pain. This ballad is a great selection
for any concert program.
11403533 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
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FAVORITE
BIG BAND STANDARDS!
Celebrate the big band era with these wonderful crowd-pleasers!
H April in Paris—Vernon Duke/arr. Rick Stitzel. Made famous by The Count Basie
Orchestra, here is a great-sounding yet playable version of this standard for developing
bands. It includes feature spots for every section and optional written or improvised solos for
trumpet and trombone. This accessible chart maintains an authentic sound even in this easy
version. It will even sound full and complete with only 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and
rhythm! Also included are optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and tuba. Highly
recommended!
10052549 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
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C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel. Whether you know this one as C-Jam
Blues or Duke's Place, you sure will recognize all the great Ellington writing! Even the most
inexperienced bands can do a fine performance on this jazz classic. The suggested solos
are included in the parts for the entire section, so you can make it a soli feature if you prefer.
There's a marvelous ensemble tutti section that starts softly then builds to the end.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 40.00
H Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney. Everyone will recognize this Duke
Ellington classic! It was one of the featured works in the 2014 movie "Whiplash" and uses
interesting textures and alternates between a Latin groove and swing. This is a very effective
production number with limited technical demands for young players.
2307627 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
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Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. John Wasson. Recently featured in the motion picture
"Whiplash," this barnburner by outstanding arranger John Wasson is pure Latin fire from
start to finish! This chart will have your students begging to practice. With the opportunity for
an extended alto sax solo, this Rolls Royce of an arrangement is definitely top-notch!
2402725 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
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Don't Get Around Much Anymore—Ellington & Russell/arr. Mark Taylor. One of the
classic trademark tunes from the Duke Ellington library, this familiar jazz standard is solidly
scored for younger players by Mark Taylor. When it comes to accessible charts in a medium
swing style, this one can't be beat! Highly recommended!
10427404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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Flight of the Foo Birds—Neal Hefti/arr. Peter Blair. This Peter Blair chart on the Neal
Hefti/Count Basie classic is a wonderful adaptation for younger jazz groups. It does its Basie
thing with a light and cool swing feel, includes nice changes in texture, has brief written or
ad lib solos for alto sax and trumpet 2, and an outstanding shout chorus with drum fills.
Played at 156 bpm, the trumpet 1 range is up to written G on top of the staff, and optional
parts are included for expanded instrumentations. Great tune, great chart!
10513893 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
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