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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!
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Nora—Bob Turner. Nora is a beautiful swing
ballad featuring an alto saxophone soloist and is
taken directly from the flexible instrumentation
small group chart with the same title. The solo
part can be played as written and includes written
parts for the solo sections, the solo fills, and
the cadenza at the end...or you can just let the
soloist go with the included changes! The ethereal
piano part at the beginning sets the mood for the
transition into the slow swing style. Very nice!
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The Passage—Gordon Goodwin.
As recorded by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band,
this is a luscious alto sax ballad feature at 74
bpm. It's a lyrical vehicle with rich harmony and
textures, soaring ensemble figures, and a soli with
saxes (alto 2 optional flute), trumpet 2, guitar, and
piano. An outstanding chart!
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Pure Imagination (from "Wille Wonka
and the Chocolate Factory")—Bricusse &
Newley/arr. Craig Skeffington.
If you haven't
heard this gorgeous ballad from "Willie Wonka
and the Chocolate Factory," now is the time. A
sensational and easy-to-play alto sax solo feature,
this arrangement is scored with lush harmonies
and backgrounds. The lead trumpet range is
to written A above the staff, the alto sax solo is
entirely written out and optional parts are included
for expanded instrumentation. Newsflash: this will
be your new favorite tune!
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Roman Notes—John LaBarbera.
Featuring a hard groovin' 12/8 feel, this John
LaBarbera original serves as an alto saxophone
feature that also puts the entire band through
its paces. The skilled scoring makes this sound
harder than it really is, making this a great choice
for festivals and contests. As recorded by the John
LaBarbera Big Band on Caravan.
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Sing, Sing, Sing—Louis Prima/
arr. Gordon Goodwin.
A few twists and turns
added to the original Benny Goodman swing
version make this chart a definite crowd and
band pleaser. Gordon Goodwin's arrangement
features a clarinet part and an alternate alto 1
part in lieu of clarinet. Solo changes are provided
for all saxophone parts and clarinet, and the
lead trumpet range is to high F-sharp. While not
recorded by Goodwin's Big Phat Band, it's a
staple of the band's library and is played often in
live performances. It's a wonderful rendition of this
big band classic!
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Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise—
Sigmund Romberg/arr. Mark Taylor.
From the rarely remembered 1928 operetta
"The New Moon," this lovely tune has gone on
to become a standard favored by many jazz
artists. Set in a light samba groove, here is a
terrific arrangement featuring solo alto saxophone
throughout. The solo is beautifully contrasted with
ensemble interludes and backgrounds, plus a
short unison tutti feature.
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That Sunday That Summer (If I Had to
Choose)—arr. Mark Taylor. This wonderful
tune from the early 60s has become a standard
recorded by countless artists over the years,
most notably Nat King Cole. This setting as a solo
feature for alto saxophone is in a smooth and
lush ballad style, with a brief interlude in double
time. Additional features include nice scoring and
effective melodic lines for the entire ensemble.
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Tomorrow's Memories—
Gregory Yasinitsky. This beautiful ballad
features alto saxophone with an emphasis on
lyricism and rich harmonies. The solo may be
improvised or played as written, and additional
highlights include a double time section, a solidly
scored ensemble chorus, and lots of confidence-
building unison figures. It's also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
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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!
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Willow Weep for Me—Ann Ronnel/
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.
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Tenor Sax Features
Angel Eyes—Matt Dennis/arr. Dave Wolpe.
Here is a natural pairing of ballad style with an
exceptional standard as a tenor saxophone
feature. Beautifully arranged, this chart features
lush harmonies, a double-time swing section,
and a nice sax section soli with tenor lead. The
tenor solo is completely notated and does not
require improvisation, although it could be added.
The lead trumpet range is to B above the staff,
and optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. Simply gorgeous!
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Europa (Earth's Cry, Heaven's Smile)—
Santana & Coster/arr. Victor Lopez.
Europa is
a terrific rock ballad for your tenor sax soloist with
no improvisation, and is all written and they just
don't get any better than this. The features include
a lead trumpet range to written D fourth line, lots
of unison ensemble passages plus optional flute,
clarinet, auxiliary percussion and vibes parts. A
fail-safe tenor showcase that is a huge confidence
builder. Our highest recommendation!
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Fast Forward (Trombone or Tenor
Feature)—Howard Rowe.
Here's a unique big
band swinger perfect for featuring two of your top
players! Written to feature either two trombones,
two tenor saxes, or one of each, this tasty chart
celebrates the legacy of great jazz duos like J. J.
Johnson and Kai Winding. It's not often you find a
feature set in an uptempo setting like this!
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Grace—Jones & Lubbock/arr. Quincy Jones
& Sammy Nestico.
From the acclaimed CD
Basie & Beyond comes this emotional ballad for
tenor or soprano sax that will touch the hearts of
performers and audiences alike. Lush chords and
a tender piano introduction set the mood, and the
rest is simply sensational. Nice!
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The Heat's On—Sammy Nestico.
Originally recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra
and later revised for the SWR Big Band CD Basie-
cally Sammy, this wonderful chart features a very
bright tempo and features solo tenor sax.
It also includes several spots for up-front drum
work and even allows room for an extended drum
solo if desired.
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If I Could Fly—Mike Smukal.
Feature your tenor sax soloist on this lush ballad
that has a hint of Latin. This chart weaves and
contrasts minor and major harmonies and is
a superb chart for developing players with the
lead trumpet range only to top line written F.
Additionally, it's playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentation. The tenor solo is
all written out and the rhythm section parts are
very clear. An excellent vehicle for your tenor sax
player. Highly recommended!
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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.
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Is That All There Is?—Daryl McKenzie.
At around 72 bpm, Is That All There Is? is a
beautifully melodic ballad solo feature for tenor
saxophone. The solo part is fully written with
chord symbols provided for improv opportunities
as desired. Throughout the chart the ensemble
alternates sections with the soloist providing
rest for the soloist and exposure for the
ensemble. There are optional parts for expanded
instrumentations, the rhythm section parts are
notated, and an optional vibes part is included.
Here's a nice ballad at an accessible grade level!
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Like Someone in Love—Jimmy Van Heusen/
arr. Vern Sielert.
A solo feature for Tenor
Saxophone, this lovely chart was originally
recorded by the North Texas University 2
O'clock Lab Band. This fresh take on a popular
Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke standard
features an even eighths Latin feel at about 144
bpm with incredibly beautiful ensemble writing
in addition to the Tenor Sax solo. The solo part
is both written and improvised and will be an
outstanding opportunity to feature your soloist.
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes (Bari doubles Bass
Clarinet), 4 Trumpets (doubling on Flugelhorns), 4
Trombones (3 Tenors and 1 Bass), Piano, Acoustic
Bass, Guitar, Drums, and optional Vibes.
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