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Ballads | Medium
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
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
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
Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile)—
Santana & Coster/arr. Eric Richards. One
of Carlos Santana's more memorable
compositions is this instrumental hit from
1976. Along with Santana's own recording,
the version by saxophonist Gato Barbieri
also became a hit that same year. This
solo feature for tenor saxophone features
a haunting melody and the sensual style of
the original and is authentically recreated in
this version for full jazz ensemble. The tenor
solo is a combination of written melodies
with options for improvisation. Here's a
great way to feature your star tenor player!
10625167 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
Goodbye, Pork Pie Hat—Charles
Mingus/arr. Andrew Homzy. This beautiful
arrangement of Charles Mingus' signature
ballad features altos and trumpets playing
the melody off the top, then later adds the
entire ensemble. Sample written solos
are provided for the short solo or soli
spots for trumpet and trombone and there
are also notated piano voicings and bass
lines. Here is a more accessible version
of this lovely tune that will be a great
introduction to the music of Mingus for
developing players. Optional parts are also
included for flute, clarinet and F horn. A
jazz classic that is highly recommended!
10005177 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat—Charles Mingus/
arr. Alan Baylock. Alan Baylock has created
a sonic landscape for the full ensemble and
a tenor saxophone soloist from one of
Charles 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
I Remember Clifford—Benny Golson/arr.
Sammy Nestico. Benny Golson's tribute
to Clifford Brown has been a jazz favorite
for years, and in the hands of Sammy
Nestico you won't find a better flugelhorn
feature. Absolutely gorgeous!
2249365 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
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
I'm Getting Sentimental Over You—
George Bassman/arr. Rick Hirsch. Here's
a wonderful update of Tommy Dorsey's
classic theme song. It's totally playable by
high school jazz bands, yet it also sounds
great with college and professional groups.
It's written as a trombone feature throughout
(with optional solo parts included for B-flat
and E-flat instruments), although super-
high Dorsey-esque chops are not required.
The solo is mostly written with a section
of improvising around the melody and ad
lib fills at the end. Alternate solo parts for
trumpet and saxophone are included, as
well as optional parts for Clarinet, Flute,
Vibes, and French Horn (doubling the
Trombone 1 part). The bass and piano
parts are fully notated. An outstanding
ballad feature for any program!
10371015 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 58.00
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—Ellington & Strayhorn/arr.
Alan Baylock. This is the alto sax ballad
feature you have been looking for! Put
together the brilliant composers Billy
Strayhorn and Duke Ellington with superb
arranger Alan Baylock, and you will have
an outstanding musical experience. 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
Lauren Amanda—arr. Steve Kessler.
Beautiful and melodic, this lush jazz
ballad puts the spotlight on your tenor
saxophone or trombone soloist. The
sweet melody and engaging backgrounds
make this a great chart for teaching your
ensemble to perform with a soloist for
the first time. The fully written solo part is
both lyrical and accessible and will give
your young soloist confidence and an
opportunity for exposure.
11629921 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 40.00
Lush Life—Billy Strayhorn/arr. Mike Kamuf.
Lush Life is one of the finest ballads ever by
a brilliant composer and gifted arranger.
As played at around 88 bpm and moving
into a double-time bossa section leading
into the finale, you'll enjoy every measure
of this excellent chart. The solos are only
on the written melody for alto saxophone
and trumpet with no improvisation. Included
is an optional vibes part and optional wind
parts for expanded instrumentations. You'll
love this chart!
10756394 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 52.00
My Foolish Heart—Victor Young/arr. Dave
Rivello. My Foolish Heart is a gorgeous
ballad feature for alto saxophone. This
chart is lush with beautiful textures but
very accessible to the medium grade level.
Lead trumpet range is to written A above
the staff, and everything is written out for
the alto sax soloist with changes provided
for some improvisation or ornamentation.
A nice modulation leads to a more improv-
like section for the soloist and a piano solo
break leads to a full band feature section.
Highly recommended!
10011959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 52.00
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
Round Midnight—Monk & Williams/arr.
Mike Tomaro. Few jazz ballads have been
performed as often as this one. It makes a
wonderful solo vehicle for alto sax in this
sensitive arrangement, which includes a
double-time feel that alternates with the
traditional ballad tempo. With beautiful lines
and striking harmonies, this arrangement is
a real standout, and a great way to feature
your alto soloist!
2701399 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
BEST
SELLERS
Ballads
Medium
Best-Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of popularity, are chosen
most often by directors like you.
I Remember Clifford—
Benny Golson/arr. Erik Morales.
11198980 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Isfahan—Ellington & Strayhorn/
arr. Alan Baylock.
10071902 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
God Bless the Child—
Herzog & Holiday/arr. Sammy Nestico.
2261535 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
In a Sentimental Mood—
Duke Ellington/arr. Mike Tomaro.
2406312 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Pure Imagination (from "Wille Wonka
and the Chocolate Factory")—
Bricusse & Newley/
arr. Craig Skeffington.
10068800 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
What a Wonderful World—
Douglas & Weiss/arr. Alan Baylock.
10997206 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 54.00
I Remember Clifford—
Benny Golson/arr. Sammy Nestico.
2249365 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
EKG (A Measure of Heart)—
Peter Sciaino.
11615118 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Early Morning (Solo Feature for
Alto Sax, Tenor Sax or Trumpet)—
Doug Beach.
11615266 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat—
Charles Mingus/arr. Alan Baylock.
10867433 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
