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Ballads | Medium to Advanced
Ballads
Medium to Advanced
10 Miles From Home—Steve Briody.
This modern jazz moderate-tempo ballad
features a beautiful melody and chord
changes combined with the forward pulse
from your drummer's ride cymbal pattern
and the rhythm section. It's a wonderful
opportunity to feature your alto or flugel
player on the lyrical written-out solo section.
The wide range of dynamics leading to the
inspiring outro provides an outstanding
musical journey for your students!
11571914 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 55.00
And So It Goes—Billy Joel/arr. John
Clayton. A lush and gorgeous setting
for more advanced jazz ensembles of
the classic ballad about love lost by Billy
Joel. Lead Alto doubles on Flute, Alto 2
and Tenors double on Clarinet, and Bari
Sax book is written for Bass Clarinet. All
Trumpets double on Flugel Horn.
11617943 Jazz Ensemble. . . MA 60.00
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 65.00
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
impeccable scoring. 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
- 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 75.00
Currents—Vince Gassi. A gentle ballad is
always a welcome change of pace in a high-
powered concert, and this original is the
perfect chart to fill that slot. There is a lyrical
solo line for the trombone, with beautiful
muted brass backgrounds. The piece builds
in intensity, moving through several keys,
and features some lush musical moments
that are the high points of the chart.
11615250 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 55.00
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
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
Dreamin' in Swingtime (Swing Can
Really Hang You Up the Most)—Paul
Baker. This chart is a tour de force perfect
for any contest program. Featuring slow
swing, medium swing, and a combination
of both, where the horns maintain the swing
feel while the rhythm section goes to a
half-time feel. There are solo opportunities
for harmon mute trumpet (written solo
provided), tenor sax, and trombone. Each
section has multiple opportunities to shine.
Trumpet range to written A, trombone to G.
11515347 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 50.00
11515348 Additional Score. . . . .M 8.00
Early Morning (Solo Feature for Alto Sax,
Tenor Sax or Trumpet)—Doug Beach.
Programming the right ballad is always
a challenge - this will make that decision
a little easier. Featuring your choice of
alto sax, trumpet, or tenor sax soloist, this
beautiful ballad will be a memorable choice
on any program. The pensive melody is
supported by warmly scored backgrounds
that build as the chart unfolds. The double-
time ensemble section provides a wonderful
contrast to the ballad feel. A must-have
chart for any library.
11615266 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 55.00
EKG (A Measure of Heart)—Peter Sciaino.
This chart defies definition! Complex
interweaving lines with lots of syncopation
create a floating soundscape that rises and
falls with each phrase. There are some
wonderful musical moments where the
chart lands on sustained suspended chords
that highlight the end of each section. This
is a fascinating chart!
11615118 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. . . . . . . . 55.00
God Bless the Child—
Herzog & Holiday/arr. Sammy Nestico.
2261535 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 55.00
Angel Eyes—
Matt Dennis/arr. Dave Wolpe.
10303786 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 52.00
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat—
Charles Mingus/arr. Alan Baylock.
10867433 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 52.00
What a Wonderful World—
Douglas & Weiss/arr. Alan Baylock.
10997206 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 54.00
Isfahan—
Ellington & Strayhorn/arr. Alan Baylock.
10071902 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 58.00
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
Harlem Nocturne—
Earle Hagen/arr. Mike Tomaro.
2472884 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 55.00
Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile)—
Santana & Coster/arr. Eric Richards.
10625167 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 55.00
