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4 Love Matters the Most—Mark Taylor.
Here is a wonderfully sensitive jazz ballad that
features a tenor sax soloist throughout. This
stunningly beautiful work features optional
woodwind doubles and lush harmonies with muted
brass textures. Highly recommended!
10461346 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Midnight Voyage—Joey Calderazzo/
arr. Alan Baylock.
Here is an outstanding tenor
sax feature chart that was composed by pianist
Joey Calderazzo, recorded by the late, great
Michael Brecker and arranged by Alan Baylock.
A haunting medium swing groove- tenor sax as
the melody and the solo space, and lead trumpet
range is to written high C. A beautiful tune and
superb chart on this hard-swinging feature!
10068300 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 58.00
Round Midnight—Williams & Monk/
arr. Mike Smukal.
It's always good programming
to include a ballad and here's a warm and tender
ballad feature for your tenor sax player. This
timeless jazz tune, recorded by countless jazz
artists, is scored for developing groups by arranger
Mike Smukal. He adds 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 44.00
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Samantha—Sammy Nestico. This beautiful
contemporary ballad features your tenor sax in
front of some nice ensemble work. Sammy wrote
this chart for Count Basie, and we're glad he made
this arrangement so that all bands can add this
one to their repertoire. Very pretty!
2314854 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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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 55.00
That Rainy Day Feeling—Les Aldrich.
That Rainy Day Feeling is a super rock ballad solo
feature for either Tenor Sax or Trumpet/Flugelhorn.
The ranges are modest and the solidly scored
backgrounds will give the soloist a comfortable
setting for their efforts. The exceptionally nice chord
changes make this chart sound more advanced
than it is and will guarantee that your group will
sound great! Check this one out, it's a winner!
2284651 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Too Close for Comfort—Jerry Bock/
arr. Gordon Goodwin.
A Gordon Goodwin
vocal chart! In addition to the vocal part, there are
optional solo feature parts for alto sax, tenor sax,
trumpet or trombone for added flexibility. Gordon
has conceived this chart with the solo intertwined
into the fabric of the chart. The vocal keys are F,
G and Ab with modulations and the vocal range
is low E below middle C to Eb fourth space. As
recorded on The Phat Pack CD. An outstanding
feature for your singer or any horn player!
10028186 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . A 65.00
Truth—Bob Mintzer. If you need a great ballad
to feature your tenor saxophonist, this Bob Mintzer
original is just what you're looking for. Recorded
first in 1983 and again in 1986, this beautiful music
features harmonies and scoring techniques that
give Mintzer's music a fresh, modern sound.
10093865 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . MA 56.00
Baritone Sax Features
Bari Cool Chart—Andy Clark. Showcase your
bari sax player with this solid-sounding swinger
from the pen of Andy Clark. The spotlight is on
the bari throughout and the tasteful background
parts for the band provide a comfortable setting to
allow your bari sax soloist to really cook! A great
choice for any performance situation, this chart is
based on the changes to Don't Get Around Much
Anymore and features a solo part that is entirely
notated, although the bari player can definitely
"stretch out." This outstanding feature tune also
has solo opportunities for other players if desired.
Sure to bring the house down!
10071378 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
The Bari Thought of You—Peter Blair.
A lush, rubato introduction sets up the infectious
shuffle feel of this swingin' feature for baritone
saxophone. The solo is written or improvised and
the arrangement features nice band licks and
backgrounds, a sax soli, a tutti full band section
and an improvised or notated solo section. The
key selection of Ab ensures that all lines lay well for
the soloist and the ranges remain moderate for all
players. A guaranteed audience favorite, this hard-
hitting chart will become a "must have" for bands
with strong, sassy bari players. Highly recommended!
10029148 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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Bari, Bari Good! (Baritone Sax Feature)—
Andy Clark.
Here's a super chart to feature the sax
player who hardly ever gets the "good" parts! Your
bari sax player will love getting some air time in this
gospel-rock chart! It includes an open solo section
for the bari sax, or any other soloist of your choice.
It's a very appealing tune with a big solid sound.
2468254 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 42.00
Out Back of the Barn—Gerry Mulligan/
arr. Mark Taylor.
What better instrument to
feature on a bluesy "bump and grind" swinger like
this than baritone sax? Written in a medium slow
12/8 feel, this chart will make your entire band
sound great, plus allow an often neglected player
to really shine. Suggested solo and scale/chord
sheet provided.
10188517 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Wave—Antonio Carlos Jobim/
arr. Michael Mossman.
Here's one of the most
tuneful of Jobim's many familiar Latin standards
in a marvelous setting featuring a baritone sax
soloist. The style is a laid-back Latin groove and
the arrangement includes a wealth of creative
harmonic and textural devices. To round things
out, it also includes a sax soli and a lush tutti
ensemble chorus. A great way to feature your bari
sax soloist!
10052523 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Trumpet and/or
Flugelhorn
Solo Features
A Mis Abuelos—Arturo Sandoval/arr.
Michael Mossman.
More than just a showcase
for your lead trumpet, this monster chart is a
powerful statement for the entire ensemble.
Opening with the quasi flamenco strains and
followed by a melancholy trumpet solo, the first
big ensemble hit is guaranteed to move the
audience back a few rows! Great writing for all
sections and especially the rhythm section.
2478923 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
After Sunset—Larry Neeck. This tasty rock
ballad will feature your budding alto saxophone
or trumpet star in the best possible way. The
fully scored ensemble sections compliment the
gorgeous theme, and provide a solid foundation
for your soloist. The solo part requires no
improvisation and the chart is playable with
optional reduced instrumentation. A perfect
concert or contest choice to showcase the lyrical
side of your jazz ensemble!
10280821 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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At the End of the Day—Paul Clark.
At the End of the Day is an exceptional ballad solo
feature for alto sax or trumpet/flugelhorn. The solo
and rhythm section parts are completely written
and the ranges are modest with the trumpets
never leaving the staff. The lush background parts
are supportive for the soloist and the key change
near the end adds just the right touch to this
beautiful chart. Very nice!
10457905 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
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Autumn Afternoon—Larry Neeck.
Featuring an alto saxophone or trumpet player in
a tasty, rock ballad setting, this creative original
features a gorgeous solo theme that is completely
written. The ensemble provides a lush foundation
for young soloists with solid ensemble writing, and
it's playable with optional reduced instrumentation.
Like the colors of a warm fall day, Autumn
Afternoon provides that lyrical, change-of-pace
moment for any jazz band performance. Beautiful!
10457907 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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Autumn Mist—Larry Neeck. Autumn Mist
features your aspiring trumpet/flugelhorn or alto
sax soloist in a gorgeous rock-ballad setting. The
solo parts are entirely notated, and the ensemble
sections provide contrast by featuring lush playing
by the full band with lots of teaching moments
in lyrical style. On your next concert, showcase
the softer, lyrical side of your band with this tasty
change of pace. Highly recommended! Optional
reduced instrumentation.
10071410 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
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 48.00
Believe—Paul Clark. There are no range or
rhythmic problems for either band or soloist in
this beautiful ballad solo feature for alto sax or
trumpet, just a pretty melody over lush chords
and counter-lines, with lots of dynamic contrasts.
Believe is also playable with optional reduced
instrumentation. Simple can be a good thing, and
this ballad is simply great!
10369386 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Solo Features (continued)
"
Music has the power
to ignite a community
and encourage people
to come together for
their common good.
My work as a writer is
tremendously rewarding
as I am privileged to play
a role in that process."
—Dean Sorenson, Composer
