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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
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
Wonderful Tonight—Eric Clapton/arr. Rick
Hirsch. This lush, heartfelt arrangement
leans into the warmth of the classic rock
ballad, placing the piano in a featured
role. Rich harmonic writing and smooth
wind textures support the melody without
overpowering it, creating an intimate,
sophisticated atmosphere. A lyric sheet
is included for an optional vocal feature.
Modest brass ranges with fully notated
rhythm parts keep the chart accessible
while remaining polished for mature concert
or festival performance.
11685073 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 64.00
Ballads
Medium-Advanced
& Advanced
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
Ballad for Nancy—Randall Snyder. Lush
lyricism defines this jazz ensemble ballad
for high school, shaped with 1950s swing-
era influence. Written solo features for
trumpet, alto saxophone, and trombone
alternate with full-ensemble passages,
while an open section with chord changes
invites improvisation for any player. Piano
flourishes enrich the texture, and a closing
key change adds harmonic depth to the
final statement.
11678102 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 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
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
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
Round Midnight—Monk & Williams/arr.
Dave Wolpe. The timeless and beautiful
Cootie Williams and Thelonious Monk
classic is set here 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. Great
tune, great chart! It's everything you would
want it to be. 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 55.00
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
BEST
SELLERS
Ballads
Medium-Advanced
& Advanced
Best-Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of popularity, are chosen
most often by directors like you.
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
Snowberry—Yukiko Nishimura.
11615122 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Samantha—Sammy Nestico.
10283500 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Lifelong Friends—Kris Berg.
10513940 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Ballads | Medium / Medium-Advanced & Advanced
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