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BALLADS medium-easy / medium to advanced
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 . . . . . . . . . .50.00
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square—
Manning Sherwin/arr. Roger Holmes.
Composed in 1939, this popular standard
features an amazingly tuneful melody and lush
chords. Perfectly suited to the little big band
format, this ballad is a perfect change of pace.
11518955 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
October Rain—Vince Gassi. This beautiful
ballad features the ensemble and is truly a gem
at this level. Lush harmony abounds, and all
the colors of the contemporary jazz ensemble
are utilized. There is a short written piano solo
that leads into the subtle modulation.
11503708 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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 four-bar sequence.
The slow, infectious groove is perpetuated by
fully notated rhythm section parts, trumpets
with 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 as few as three
saxes, two trumpets, one 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
Somewhere in the Moonlight—Larry Neeck.
Put your young trombone player with lyrical skill
on display with this lush and accessible ballad.
Trombone solo plays a high G.
11517936 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Stardust—Hoagy Carmichael/arr. Dave
Mills. This Hoagy Carmichael standard from
has remained a staple for jazz musicians for
almost a century. With its haunting melody and
lush chord progression, this ballad treatment
of the tune features your tenor sax soloing
through the melody, interspersed with melodic
statements from the rest of the band. The solo
section features an ad-lib tenor sax solo before
the rest of the band returns to close out the
tune. The lead trumpet plays up to an A just
above the staff.
11516034 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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
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
BEST
SELLERS
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
When I Fall in Love—
Victor Young/arr. Craig Skeffington.
10049716 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Angel Eyes—
Matt Dennis/arr. Dave Wolpe.
10303786 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
What a Wonderful World—
Douglas & Weiss/arr. Alan Baylock.
10997206 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.00
Pure Imagination
(from "Wille Wonka
and the Chocolate Factory")—
Bricusse & Newley/
arr. Craig Skeffington.
10068800 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Over the Rainbow—
Harold Arlen/arr. Alan Baylock.
10093177 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
In a Sentimental Mood—
Duke Ellington/arr. Mike Tomaro.
2406312 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Back in Time—
Pat Metheny/arr. Bob Curnow.
10368493 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat—
Charles Mingus/arr. Alan Baylock.
10867433 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
BEST
SELLERS
Ballads
Medium-Advanced
Best Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are
chosen most often by directors like you.
Spring Can Really Hang You Up the
Most—Tommy Wolf/arr. Kris Berg.
10011988 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Round Midnight—
Monk & Williams/arr. Dave Wolpe.
10049734 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Samantha—Sammy Nestico.
10283500 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Here's That Rainy Day—
Jimmy Van Heusen/arr. Dee Barton.
2364370 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Lifelong Friends—Kris Berg.
10513940 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
