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Jazz Ensemble Ballads | All Levels
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
God Bless the Child—Billie Holiday & Arthur
Herzog Jr./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 lush
and beautiful – and makes perfect sense!
2261535 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat—Charles Mingus/
arr. Alan Baylock. A sonic landscape for the full
ensemble and a tenor saxophone soloist from
one of Mingus' most lovely and soulful ballads.
The tenor gets the spotlight with an elongated
introduction and cadenzas at the end, while the
full band is highlighted with beautifully scored
ensemble passages in between. The lead trumpet
range is to written B-flat, and optional parts are
included for flute and vibes. Ideal as a festival
change-of-pace selection, it's also perfect for
almost any program. A truly superb setting!
10867433 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Harlem Nocturne—Earle Hagen/arr. Mike
Tomaro. This standard from the 1940s has been
recorded countless times and remains a staple
in the jazz literature. This creative treatment
shines new and invigorating light on the tune,
with a contemporary shuffle groove and fresh
harmonies. Solos for alto sax and piano will round
out your performance with class and style!
2472884 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 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. This 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
Hush—Peter Sciaino. The essence of the lazy
swing ballad is captured in this chart that puts the
spotlight on the whole band. After a short piano
introduction, the ensemble is featured with the
brass in cup mutes. This is a terrific chart to work
on ensemble blend and rhythmic consistency.
11615105 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 55.00
In a Sentimental Mood—Duke Ellington/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Here's a chart that everyone should get to
know! Duke Ellington's classic ballad is the perfect
opportunity to feature your star tenor sax player.
With flowing melodies and a lush orchestration,
this is the perfect ballad for contests or festivals.
2406312 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Isfahan—Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn/arr.
Alan Baylock. This is the alto sax ballad feature
you have been looking for! This chart is not
technically difficult, but it's lush and full of moving
lines and nuances. The lead trumpet range is to
written A above the staff, there is no improvisation
for the alto soloist, just the beautiful Strayhorn
melody! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10071902 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 58.00
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. The beautiful Rodgers & Hart ballad
set 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
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 . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00
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 50.00
Round Midnight—Monk & Williams/arr. Mike
Smukal. It's always good programming to include
a ballad – here's a warm and tender one to
feature for your tenor sax player. This timeless
jazz tune, recorded by countless jazz artists,
is scored for developing groups with 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 . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Snowberry—Yukiko Nishimura. This touching
and heartfelt ballad will be equally at home on a
concert stage or at a festival performance.
11615122 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
Touchstone—Anthony Susi. A compelling,
heartfelt, and even eighth-note ballad that will
show off the soft side of your ensemble. The
chart has some great musical moments and
features well-crafted rhythm section parts that
are fully notated.
11615111 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
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