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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
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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!
2454171 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . MA 55.00
Mr. Lucky—Henry Mancini/arr. Mark Taylor.
Henry Mancini's classic theme is treated here in a
moderated bossa style as a solo vehicle for soprano
sax, or optional alto sax. Timeless melodies,
lush harmonies, and a unison line feature for the
entire ensemble all combine to create a standout
arrangement. Suggested solos and scale/chord
sheets in all keys provided. Highly recommended!
10283040 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
ALTO SAX FEATURES
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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Angel Eyes—arr. Carl Strommen. Oh, yes!
This is a superb setting of the iconic jazz ballad that
features the alto sax star in your band. The alto solo
is mostly written with opportunities to improvise
around the melody, and the ensemble gets their
chance in the spotlight with some fine full-band
passages. The trumpet 1 range is to written E top
space with some optional octave-up sections if
desired. At 76 bpm, this chart will allow your alto
soloist to shine!
10513881 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 46.00
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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
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
Body and Soul—Johnny Green/
arr. Dave Wolpe. There's no better way to feature
your alto soloist than with this arrangement! It's one of
the most important ballads in the jazz repertoire, and
Dave's chart brings out all of its lush beauty. A big,
expansive double-time section gives your soloist a
chance to improvise before returning to ballad tempo
for the dramatic ending. Highly recommended!
2472239 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
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Early Blue Evening—Andy Farber.
Andy Farber is a master at composing beautiful
ballads, and this one is pure jazz! Fully featuring an
alto sax soloist with outstanding melodic content,
there is a slow, nostalgic feel here with just a hint
of blueness. The solo part is fully written with
opportunities for improvising around the melody and
is supported by tasty brass backgrounds and lush soli
sections. Early Blue Evening is a wonderful feature for
the whole band as well as the soloist. Beautiful!
10518307 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
Goodbye My Heart—Mike Smukal.
A haunting lyrical melody, lush voicings and dynamic
contrasts are but a few of the winning features of
this alto sax feature. This ballad at an accessible
grade level also has some spots where the full band
really sparkles and a chorus where the lead trumpet
shines and gives the soloist a little break. The solo
is entirely notated and changes are provided for
embellishment or improvisation if desired. This chart
is a winner! Highly recommended!
10011928 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
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. Mike Tomaro's 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 50.00
Jeannine—Duke Pearson/arr. Mike Dana.
A great jazz standard played around 178 bpm, this
swing chart features alto sax with a suggested written
solo provided, and a drum solo played in between
band hits. The lead trumpet range is to written high C.
An optional vibraphone part is included.
10452154 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . MA 58.00
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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
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Living in a Dream—Doug Beach. With a
haunting melody and lush ensemble voicings, here
is the perfect showcase for your trumpet, alto sax
or trombone soloist. This beautiful ballad will also
provide a perfect change of pace at your next concert
and will be a perfect feature chart for developing
soloists. The solos and the rhythm section parts are
completely notated. Highly recommended!
10068887 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
Misty—Errol Garner/arr. Mike Lewis.
You'll want to have this timeless standard in your
library! A gentle opening builds to an unforgettable
climax, with your alto and trumpet soloists getting to
share the solo spotlight. Powerful ensemble scoring
makes the big band sound come alive. Great for
working on phrasing and style.
2442994 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 44.00
A Moment Like This—Larry Neeck.
For that special moment in your concert, show off
the lyrical style of your jazz band with Larry Neeck's
A Moment Like This. Feature your developing alto
saxophone or trumpet star with this tasty rock
ballad. Lush ensemble sections provide the perfect
complement to the lovely solo theme and provide
a solid foundation for your young soloist. This chart
will sound full and complete with optional reduced
instrumentation. Highly recommended!
10369385 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
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
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Night Mist—Larry Neeck. With a haunting
melody, this minor-key ballad is the perfect feature
for promising alto saxophone or trumpet/flugelhorn
soloists. The featured solo part is fully written,
although some embellishment by the soloist is an
option. The well-scored ensemble provides solid
support for the soloist, and the band also has
its moment in the spotlight with a lush interlude.
Sophisticated, yet accessible!
10518279 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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One More Dream—Patrick Williams.
Here is a wonderful alto saxophone ballad feature
by master composer Patrick Williams. Optional
woodwind doubles are for alto flute and clarinet
and there are optional parts for two horns in F.
The ensemble parts are more accessible than
most Williams compositions and the gorgeous
solo melody has space for the advanced soloist to
improvise. A class act all the way!
10513962 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . MA 80.00
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Opus de Funk—Horace Silver/
arr. Marty Paich.
In 1959 Art Pepper recorded
12 tunes backed by an 11-piece small band. The
Marty Paich charts focused on modern jazz classics
including this arrangement of the Horace Silver
composition Opus de Funk. This small band chart
featured Art Pepper on alto sax. This publication
has been edited and engraved from the original
score. Instrumentation: 2 Alto Saxes, 1 Tenor Sax, 1
Baritone Sax, 2 Trumpets, 1 Horn in F, 2 Trombones,
Piano, Bass and Drums. Trumpet 3 or Trombone 3
parts are included as alternate parts for the Horn in F
part. Here's a great way to feature a strong alto sax
soloist or guest artist!
10492994 Small Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 50.00
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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!
10068800 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
SOLO FEATURES
Looking for the right chart to feature your best players? Take a look at these outstanding arrangements
that are specifically designed to highlight your best players with a solo feature. More than just a few
measures, these charts make your soloist the center of attention all the way through. Solo features do
so much...they build confidence, reward your soloists for their hard work and provide change-of-pace
programming. Your audiences will be talking about your top musicians all the way home from the
concert! See more solo features with jazz ensembles at jwpepper.com.
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