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2023-24 Editors' Choice New Basic Library Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
BALLADS
A L L L E V E LS
Angel Eyes—Matt Dennis/arr. Carl Strommen.
Oh, yes! This is a superb setting of the iconic jazz
ballad that features the alto sax star in your band.
The alto solo is mostly written with opportunities to
improvise around the melody, and the ensemble
gets their chance in the spotlight with some fine
full-band passages. The trumpet 1 range is to
written E top space with some optional octave-up
sections if desired. At 76 bpm, this chart will allow
your alto soloist to shine!
10513881 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
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
Ariana—Peter Blair. This exquisite ballad features
the whole ensemble. Beautiful harmony and
flowing unison melodic lines make this a perfect
down tune for a concert or festival. There is a short
written solo for alto sax accompanied by bell-tone
cascades in the brass.
11501769 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
Bridge Over Troubled Water—Paul Simon/arr.
Paul Baker. Paul Simon's soulful rock ballad is set
here at 88 bpm, and as arranged by Paul Baker
is sure to please! The melody is first stated by
trumpet 2 and tenor sax, there are no improvised
solos, and the trumpet 1 range is to written G
on top of the staff. This chart also features great
dynamic contrasts and a satisfying vamp toward
the end. Optional wind and vibes parts are
included for expanded instrumentations. Highly
recommended!
10452102 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
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
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
Goin' Home—Antonin Dvorak/arr. David Samuel.
A gorgeous and lush ballad setting of Dvorak's
beloved theme - beautiful harmony accompanies
the lyrical melody as the texture melts from
transparent to full and lush.
11501831 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00
Here's That Rainy Day—Jimmy Van Heusen/arr.
Rick Stitzel. This beautiful and iconic jazz ballad
from the 1940s is a study in flowing phrases and
lush harmonies. Rick Stitzel's setting for younger
players focuses on the full ensemble along with
brief written or improvised solos for alto sax and
trumpet. Additional features include suggested
solos, chord/scale sheets in all keys, and written-
out bass lines and piano voicings. Plus, it's
playable with optional reduced or augmented
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10759352 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
I Remember Clifford—Benny Golson/arr. Erik
Morales. This Benny Golson ballad has become
a standard trumpet or flugelhorn solo feature
over the years. This chart is a gorgeous straight-
eighth ballad at around 70 bpm that features a
flugel soloist while the entire ensemble shines.
The flugelhorn solo is entirely written, with some
suggested improvisation also included. A brief
double-time section lets the ensemble and soloist
stretch out for variety. The lead trumpet range is
to written G on top of the staff, and optional flute
and vibraphone parts come with the set. Highly
recommended!
11198980 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 54.00
Li'l Darlin'—Neal Hefti/arr. Roy Phillippe. This
chart should be in every young band's library!
Neal Hefti's famous tune is the quintessential slow
swing ballad in the Basie style, and every jazzer
should be familiar with it. In this superb edition, the
arranger has changed the key and reorchestrated
the parts so it is playable by ensembles at any
ability level, and with reduced instrumentation as
well. The notes are easy, but there's more music
here than in many more difficult charts. If your
students play only a handful of jazz tunes in their
life, this should be one of them.
2403087 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
Lil' Hefty—Zachary Smith. Ideal for young jazz
bands, this moderately slow swinger is a tribute
to legendary composer Neal Hefti. Lil' Hefty is a
melodic chart with well-noted articulations, written-
out rhythm section parts, and written melody
solos for trumpet and piano, all at about 80-92
bpm. The trumpet 1 range is to G top of staff and
is playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentation. Here's a great little chart for
change-of-pace programming and teaching an
important jazz style!
10997186 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . ME 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 . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Misty—Erroll Garner/arr. Terry White. Perhaps
one of the most familiar jazz standards of all time,
this easy but effective chart has a laid-back swing
feel. The tempo is 90 bpm with written solos for
alto 1 and trumpet 1, and the lead trumpet range
goes up to written E-flat top space. It's also
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. This chart delivers!
10355610 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
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 54.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Soft and Easy—Terry White. Aptly named, this
laid-back swing ballad is a wonderful way to
introduce young musicians to this iconic Basie
style. Once your band can play an accent on the
"and" of one and "fat" (not rushed!) quarter notes
on beats three and four, they will be well on their
way to sounding great playing music in this style.
11501885 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
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