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Ballads | Medium to Advanced / Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble | All Levels
Smile—Charlie Chaplin/arr. Chris Sharp.
Feature your lead trombonist in this
beautiful ballad that first appeared in
the Charlie Chaplin film "Modern Times"
(1936). Lush ensemble writing and a
written-out improv-type solo make this a
delightful change of pace for concert and
assessment programs.
11622179 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 70.00
Snowberry—Yukiko Nishimura. We are so
happy to welcome Yukiko Nishimura to the
Excelcia Jazz catalog! You are undoubtedly
familiar with her captivating works for other
types of concert ensembles, and her
advanced and sophisticated harmonic
vocabulary works perfectly in the Jazz
world. This is a touching and heartfelt ballad
that would be equally at home on a concert
stage or at a festival performance.
11615122 Jazz Ensemble. . . MA 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 which 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
Vocal Solo
with Jazz Ensemble
All Levels
Ain't That a Kick in the Head—arr. Nelson
Riddle. This is one of the most famous
vocal studio orchestra arrangements,
recorded by Dean Martin in 1960. This is
the authentic and swinging version that
Nelson Riddle created to showcase Martin
in his typical, easy-going vocal style. An
optional synthesizer part has been included
that may be used in place of the strings.
There are no saxophone doubles and the
vocal key is D throughout. This is oh, so
nice! Instrumentation: five saxes (AATTB),
four trumpets, three tenor trombones, bass
trombone, three violins, viola, two celli,
guitar, piano, bass, drums, and optional
synthesizer.
10558966 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(with Strings) . . . . MA 55.00
All I Want for Christmas Is You—arr.
Paul Murtha. Mariah Carey's 1994 hit
has become a perennial holiday favorite.
Arranged here as a vocal or tenor sax
solo feature with big band, the opening
rubato section is followed by a medium-
tempo shuffle groove. Sure to liven up
any holiday or winter concert, this is highly
recommended! Vocal key: F
10775158 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . ME 55.00
All of Me—arr. Rick Stitzel. Reminiscent of
the classic version by Count Basie, here is a
terrific medium swing setting of this familiar
standard for vocal solo with jazz ensemble.
In the event a vocalist is not available, an
optional solo part is included for tenor
saxophone. Vocal in F.
10522920 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . ME 55.00
At Last—Harry Warren/arr. Dave Wolpe.
At Last is the ever-popular, bluesy, vocal
ballad feature as arranged by Dave
Wolpe. The chart is arranged in two keys
to suit the needs of all vocalists. Substitute
instrumental solos are included, with a
written tenor sax solo in the low female key
and a written alto sax solo in the high male
key. The vocal ranges are: low female in the
key of G, high male in the key of B-flat.
10093215 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . .M 65.00
Autumn Leaves—Johnny Mercer,
Jacques Prevert & Joseph Kosma/arr. Mark
Taylor. This standard tune from 1945 has
consistently remained a favorite with jazz
musicians. Featuring a timeless melody,
beautifully scored background parts, and a
medium swing style, this standout chart for
vocal soloist belongs in every library.
11571826 Jazz Ensemble
& Vocalist . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
Baby, It's Cold Outside—Frank Loesser/
arr. Paul Murtha. Often performed as a
vocal duet, this versatile arrangement also
works as a vocal solo with tenor sax playing
the guy's vocal part. Optional parts are
included allowing the duet to be performed
using flugelhorn and tenor sax. This familiar
classic is sure to be a hit for holiday or
winter performances. Vocal key of C. Highly
recommended!
10522926 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(Vocal & Tenor Sax Duet or
Flugelhorn & Tenor Sax
Duet). . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00
Bei Mir Bist Du Schon—Sholom Secunda/
arr. Dave Wolpe. This swinger will be a hit!
Arranged in two keys for flexibility, it's a
bright swing vehicle for vocalist and big
band at around 160 bpm. The low key is F
with vocal range from A below middle C to
2nd space A, and the high key is A-flat, with
vocal range from middle C to 3rd space C,
treble clef. The lead trumpet range goes to
written high C. There are no horn solos, just
swingin' ensemble and vocal all the way!
10355574 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist
(or Tenor Sax) . . . . .M 62.00
The Best Is Yet to Come—Cy Coleman/
arr. Scott Ragsdale. Sung recently by
Michael Buble and many others, this chart
is a medium tempo swinger for vocal soloist
and jazz ensemble. In the key of F, the
vocal range is from A below middle C to
middle line B. The lead trumpet range is to
written A above the staff. A true standard
from the Great American Songbook!
10311457 Jazz Ensemble
& Vocalist . . . . . . . . .M 62.00
Blue Moon—Richard Rodgers/arr. Victor
Lopez. Looking for an easy-to-play vocal
chart? Here is an excellent vocal with big
band chart on a familiar standard that has
the ensemble arranged at the medium-easy
level by Victor Lopez. A slow swing chart
with no solos, lots of full ensemble, a shout
chorus - and it's all easy to rehearse and
perform. The vocal range is from G below
the staff to second line G, treble clef. Scored
for five saxes, eight brass and four rhythm,
plus optional substitute parts for the vocal
for B-flat, E-flat and trombone. An excellent
and very accessible arrangement.
10277800 Jazz Ensemble
& Vocalist . . . . . . . ME 54.00
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Ballads
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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. . . . . . . . 55.00
No More, No Less—Len Pierro.
11572371 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 50.00
Lifelong Friends—Kris Berg.
10513940 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 60.00
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