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Ballads medium-easy / medium
4 NoraBob 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!
10454530 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H 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
4-bar sequence. The slow, infectious groove is
perpetuated by fully notated rhythm section parts,
trumpets in 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 a few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1
trombone, piano, bass and drums, but is scored for
full jazz ensemble instrumentation.
10031755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Round MidnightWilliams & 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 . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
H SamanthaSammy 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 . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 The Second Time Around (Edited Version)
arr. Billy Byers. Much like the arrangements of
Quincy Jones, Billy Byers provided the Basie band
with some of their best music ever recorded. From
their album Frankly Speaking: Count Basie Plays
the Hits of Frank Sinatra, Byers' arrangement
of The Second Time Around is a slow swingin'
masterpiece. This is a great dynamic chart that
will stretch the group to play both very loud and
very soft, and is definitely an all-time favorite. In
this edited version, the high brass parts have been
eliminated, the trumpet and piano solos have been
written out, and the rhythm section parts are fully
notated. Every band should have this in their library!
10455884 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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The Shadow of Your SmileJohnny Mandel/
arr. Roy Phillippe. Every now and then it comes
along, a ballad so hauntingly beautiful that it may
just be the highlight of your concert! This is one
such gem. After a solo piano introduction, the
familiar minor melody is gently taken up by the
band. Alto sax and trumpet both get solo passages
but, for the most part, it is the ensemble effort that
makes this chart one of the best.
2467744 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
SomethingGeorge Harrison/arr. John Wasson.
Composed by George Harrison and recorded by the
Beatles on Abbey Road, this has become one of
the most enduring ballads of the rock era. With a
beautifully constructed melody and rich harmonic
structure, John Wasson has created a marvelous
setting for developing jazz ensembles.
10188513 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n That Rainy Day FeelingLes 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 . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n What a Wonderful WorldDouglas & Weiss/arr.
Paul Murtha. Your lead alto will really appreciate
this one! It's the ballad made famous by Louis
Armstrong, and this version is based on Kenny G's
recording on the CD Classics In The Key Of G. It's
a beautiful ballad in a fresh, contemporary setting
that's written for the whole band, but includes a few
nice highlights in the lead alto part.
2431377 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Ballads
Medium
n Angel EyesMatt 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!
10303786 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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
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
Bridge Over Troubled Water—Paul Simon/arr. Paul Baker.
Paul Simon's soulful, rock ballad is set here at 88 bpm, and as arranged
by Paul Baker is sure to please! The melody is first stated by trumpet 2
and tenor sax, there are no improvised solos, and the trumpet 1 range is
to written G on top of the staff. This chart also features great dynamic
contrasts and a satisfying vamp toward the end. Optional wind and vibes
parts are included for expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10452102 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 46.00
Budget Stretching Jazz Saver Pack No. 1—
Paul Clark, Ken Harris, Larry Neeck & James Swearingen.
This budget-saving pack is an outstanding collection of four jazz charts for
young players that includes Time Out (Ken Harris), Just Before I Close
My Eyes (Larry Neeck), The Preacher Man (Jim Swearingen) and Low
Rider (Paul Clark). The set includes a swing tune, a solo ballad feature for
alto sax or trumpet, and two rock tunes and will provide your group with
quality teaching materials as well as audience-friendly music that is sure
please. The full set of four charts is less than half of the cost of the tunes
if purchased separately and the set includes links for free full performance
mp3 downloads of the four charts.
10457909 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 60.00
Laurie—Carl Strommen.
This Carl Strommen ballad is written as an alto sax solo feature, but also
includes solo parts to allow a trumpet or trombone to play the solo part.
This classy rock ballad allows you to feature one of your best players and
provide a delightful change of pace to any performance. The brass ranges
and technical requirements are quite modest and an optional flute part is
included. Tasteful, tuneful and very nice!
10458684 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 47.00
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
Maybe Someday—Erik Sherburne.
Feature your alto sax or trumpet/flugelhorn soloist on this contemporary
ballad with a subtle touch of rock built in. This exceptional and accessible
chart features lush backgrounds that will make young soloists sound like
pros. The band compliments the soloist with supportive counter melodies
and rich chords, giving them a chance to work on style, phrasing and
dynamics. The solos are completely written and are great confidence
builders. An outstanding choice!
10457919 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
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!
10454530 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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!
10452174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 68.00
The Second Time Around (Edited Version)—arr. Billy Byers.
Much like the arrangements of Quincy Jones, Billy Byers provided the
Basie band with some of their best music ever recorded. From their album
Frankly Speaking: Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra, Byers'
arrangement of The Second Time Around is a slow swingin' masterpiece.
This is a great dynamic chart that will stretch the group to play both very
loud and very soft, and is definitely an all-time favorite. In this edited
version, the high brass parts have been eliminated, the trumpet and piano
solos have been written out, and the rhythm section parts are fully notated.
Every band should have this in their library!
10455884 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
The Second Time Around (Pro Version)—arr. Billy Byers.
Much like the arrangements of Quincy Jones, Billy Byers provided the
Basie band with some of their best music ever recorded. From Basie's
album Frankly Speaking: Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra,
Byers' arrangement of The Second Time Around is a slow swingin'
masterpiece. This is a great dynamic chart that will stretch bands to play
both very loud and very soft, and will certainly be a favorite of audiences.
While much of this chart features the ensemble, there is improvised solo
space for trumpet and a few written Basie-esque solos for piano. Every
band should have this in their library!
10455886 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 52.00
Sunset Serenade—Mike Collins-Dowden.
A laid-back, swinging ballad that's perfect for younger jazz bands, Sunset
Serenade is reminiscent of the great Li'l Darlin'. This chart pays homage to
the great big bands of the 40's while keeping a modern sound. With some
tasty piano solo phrases and written or improvised solo space for trumpet or
saxophone, this chart has it all. Very tasty at an accessible level!
10456844 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
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!
10453009 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
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