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BALLADS medium to advanced
Just When I'm Thinkin' 'Bout You—Rob
Vuono, Jr. Beautifully written in a slow swing
style, this impressive swing ballad is an
excellent showcase for your lead trombone
player. Rob keeps the ranges modest
throughout, yet achieves a most sophisticated
sound by way of a well-crafted melody, paired
with a distinctive set of chord changes and well-
written ensembles. The solo is accessible and
melodic, plus there is terrific ensemble writing
for the full ensemble. The rhythm section parts
are fully notated along with chord changes to
ensure success. Sure to be a favorite in any
book, this chart has the timeless feel of a true
standard. Highly recommended!
10050263 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 50.00
La Luz En Ti (The Light Within You)—Michele
Fernandez. Here is a mysterious, richly scored
ballad composed in the Cuban bolero style and
featuring a solo flugelhorn. This piece is great to
slow things down and show the more expressive
side of your ensemble at your next concert!
11378558 Jazz Ensemble
Flugelhorn Feature . . . .M 55.00
Lifelong Friends—Kris Berg. Kris Berg has
composed a beautiful, sensitive and mature
solo feature for B-flat, E-flat instruments or
trombone. The ensemble is equally important
in this setting at around 74 bpm that transitions
from the ballad style to a double-time section
with the soloist and then back to the ballad
style. While the solo part is written, there are
ample opportunities for improvisation. The lead
trumpet range is to written high C. This is an
outstanding chart and ideal vehicle for your
advanced soloist.
10513940 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 60.00
Los Vientos de Cambio—Paul Baker. This
colorful and easy-paced straight-eighth chart
opens with a beautiful alto sax melody that
sets the tone early amid lush backgrounds
and harmonies. The melody then moves to
the trombones and brass section to build the
melodic and dynamic energy. This is a great
selection for any library to have.
11403775 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 55.00
Lush Life—Billy Strayhorn/arr. Mike Kamuf.
Lush Life is one of the finest ballads ever
by a brilliant composer and gifted arranger.
As played at around 88 bpm and moving
into a double-time bossa section leading into
the finale, you'll enjoy every measure of this
excellent chart. The solos are only on the
written melody for alto saxophone and trumpet
with no improvisation. Included is an optional
vibes part and optional wind parts for expanded
instrumentations. You'll love this chart!
10756394 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 52.00
My Foolish Heart—Victor Young/arr. Dave
Rivello. My Foolish Heart is a gorgeous ballad
feature for alto saxophone. This chart is lush
with beautiful textures but very accessible to
the medium grade level. Lead trumpet range
is to written A above the staff, and everything
is written out for the alto sax soloist with
changes provided for some improvisation or
ornamentation. A nice modulation leads to a
more improv-like section for the soloist and a
piano solo break leads to a full band feature
section. Highly recommended!
10011959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 52.00
Night Full of Stars—Larry Neeck. This rock
ballad is a great option to show lyrical contrast
without slowing things down too much.
Featuring the alto saxophone 1 part, this lush
and moving chart is a good fit for ensembles
with a strong lead sax player who can play
comfortably in a higher range.
11402255 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 52.00
Over the Rainbow—Harold Arlen/arr. Alan
Baylock. Do you have two trumpet players
to showcase? Here is a ballad everybody
knows, scored as a trumpet duet feature.
Everything is written, no improvised solos,
the lead trumpet range is to C above the
staff and the second part is to written A.
Lyrical and melodic, this chart is a sure-fire
crowd pleaser impeccably arranged by Alan
Baylock! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093177 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 52.00
The Path Left Behind—David Samuel.
Smooth and flowing melodies blend
wonderfully together to create a lush ballad
that will show the more sensitive side of your
ensemble. Featuring a singular tenor sax solo
that shines above the brass orchestration,
this ballad is a must-have in your library to
showcase the dynamic abilities of your band.
11393014 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 50.00
Pure Imagination (from "Wille Wonka
and the Chocolate Factory")—Bricusse &
Newley/arr. Craig Skeffington. If you haven't
heard this gorgeous ballad from "Willie Wonka
and the Chocolate Factory," now is the time.
A sensational and easy-to-play alto sax solo
feature, this arrangement is scored with lush
harmonies and backgrounds. The lead trumpet
range is to written A above the staff, the alto sax
solo is entirely written out and optional parts
are included for expanded instrumentation.
Newsflash: this will be your new favorite tune!
10068800 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 52.00
Round Midnight—Monk & Williams/arr.
Mike Tomaro. Few jazz ballads have been
performed as often as this one. It makes
a wonderful solo vehicle for alto sax in this
sensitive arrangement, which includes a
double-time feel that alternates with the
traditional ballad tempo. With beautiful lines
and striking harmonies, this arrangement is a
real standout, and a great way to feature your
alto soloist!
2701399 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 55.00
Round Midnight—Monk & Williams/arr.
Dave Wolpe. Dave Wolpe sets this timeless
and beautiful Cootie Williams and Thelonious
Monk classic as a flugelhorn feature. The
band and soloist get to stretch out some in a
double time interlude before returning to the
lyrical ballad style. This chart is everything
you would want it to be. Great tune, great
chart! Highly recommended!
10049734 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 60.00
Samantha—Sammy Nestico. Originally written
for and played by Bud Shank, this showpiece
for alto sax features a wide dynamic range and
calls for a soft, smooth approach to background
figures. Although written solo lines are provided
throughout, the main solo chorus includes
chord changes for players with improvisation
chops. The chart closes out with a solo
cadenza over a sustained ensemble chord.
10283500 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 60.00
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
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
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
Too Little Time (from The Glenn Miller Story)
—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
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 54.00
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 four-bar written trumpet
melody; otherwise, it's all ensemble blend with
a lush texture and a double-time section. Lead
trumpet range is 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
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