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Ballads medium-easy
Don't Stop Believin'arr. Paul Murtha. From the
group Journey, this powerful rock ballad from 1981
has enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to the hit TV
series Glee as well as multiple uses in film and even
on Broadway. Sure to be a hit with audiences and
players alike!
10083822 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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Don't Stop Believin'arr. Paul Baker. Hey rock
fans, here's a powerful rock ballad made famous
by Journey, arranged for young jazz ensemble.
From the opening line, this chart is magical to
the band and the audience. It has no jazz solos,
but if you have a guitar player, the arrangement
has an optional written guitar melodic line
that's also written for trumpets. A great
classic and highly recommended! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10093155 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Embraceable YouGeorge Gershwin/arr. Roy
Phillippe. Gorgeous, simply gorgeous! This tender,
sweet arrangement captures the essence of the
Gershwin ballad. Your students can get some
good experience recognizing the diminished chords
found here. Stylistically it's right on the money, yet
it's very playable. A stunning chart!
2443166 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n 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!
10355586 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
l Every Time I Hear Your NameTodd Phillips.
Your flugelhorn or trumpet soloist is wonderfully
showcased in this rock ballad that features a
lyrically beautiful melody and lush harmonies.
Everything about this chart is accessible, from
the 80 bpm tempo to the brass ranges and
the modest technical demands. The soloist,
ensemble and audience will enjoy this great
ballad with a nostalgic sound.
10518289 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n A Gentle TouchPaul Clark. This just might
be the best laid-back jazz ballad to come along
since Li'l Darlin'! After a short intro, the melody is
played by a quartet made up of your best players...
trumpet, alto, tenor and trombone. The whole
band joins in for some great ensemble work (with
the trumpets never leaving the staff) which leads
to an easy, but very cool written piano solo. Then
more great ensemble and finally the piano is again
featured at the end. The piano part is completely
written out and the right hand has a single note
line throughout. On top of all this, it will even
sound great with reduced instrumentation. There's
nothing high, loud or fast here, but what a great
way to impress an audience by showcasing your
band's ability to play with A Gentle Touch! Our
highest recommendation!
10032020 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Goodbye My HeartMike 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 . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
I Dreamed a Dream (from "Les Miserables")
arr. Roger Holmes. Here's the touching ballad
from the landmark musical and recent motion
picture "Les Miserables" in a nicely paced and solidly
scored arrangement for younger jazz ensembles.
With no solos, it's a beautiful change of pace for any
performance occasion. Highly recommended!
10374174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n I Remember CliffordBenny Golson/arr. Mike
Vax. One of, if not the most tasteful jazz ballads
ever written, this is a superb showcase for your
flugelhorn or trumpet soloist. Exceptionally nice!
2086288 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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If I Could FlyMike 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!
10028079 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n In a Sentimental MoodDuke Ellington/arr.
Mark Taylor. No one handles Ellington for younger
ensembles better than Mark Taylor, and this
well-crafted arrangement shows why. Although
Mark uses a written trumpet solo on the bridge,
the main theme is handled by the full ensemble
playing primarily tutti rhythms. Included are solos
for trumpet and tenor (written or ad lib.) then a
brief double time swing section featuring the entire
ensemble. We think the Duke himself would have
liked this one. Highly recommended!
2702198 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Island GirlJay Chattaway. This trumpet/
flugelhorn solo feature is a delightful Latin/rock ballad
with reggae rhythms and fresh, mellow harmonies.
Here's a great way to feature an aspiring soloist
in a unique way!
2028355 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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Living in a DreamDoug 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 . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n MistyErrol 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 . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
n A Moment Like ThisLarry 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 . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
l MoondustJohn Zdechlik. A hauntingly beautiful
ballad, this chart features sublime harmonies
and gorgeous melodies. It's a perfect choice for
change-of-pace programming with solo space for
piano and tenor saxophone. Moondust begins with
an attention-grabbing introduction and holds the
listener in a warm embrace of sound throughout.
Additionally, it includes beautiful contrasts, subtle
harmonies, and dynamic interludes that enhance
the overall mood of the piece. Don't miss an
opportunity to check this one out.
10521232 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n My Funny ValentineRichard Rodgers/arr.
Sammy Nestico. Feature either trumpet or flugel on
this creative arrangement of a timeless standard.
Written in ballad style, there's some nice ensemble
scoring and a brief, easy section in 3/4. Definitely a
top choice for younger bands!
2328144 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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My Funny ValentineRichard Rodgers/arr.
Mike Smukal. Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart
gave the jazz world this beautiful ballad, and
arranger Mike Smukal sets it as a lush trumpet
or flugelhorn solo feature. The entire solo is
notated and can effectively be performed with
no improvisation. It also features a wonderful
double-time section with everything written out,
easy ranges, some nice substitute chords and
lush harmonies. This arrangement includes
optional parts for flute, horn in F, baritone and
tuba. This is an exceptional chart at an accessible
level! Highly recommended!
10049705 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 The Nearness of YouHoagy Carmichael/arr.
Mark Taylor. Although the first hit recording of
this enduring standard was by the Glenn Miller
Orchestra in 1940, Hoagy Carmichael's The
Nearness of You has remained popular through
the ages with recordings by countless performers.
Set here as a solo feature for flugelhorn or trumpet,
the soft Latin/ballad style and lush accompaniment
parts help make this one particularly attractive.
The solo is completely written, and the soloist can
improvise around the melody if desired. Here is an
ideal way to feature an emerging soloist!
10522938 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Night MistLarry 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 . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n 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!
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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 . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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
l Jazz Combo Pak No. 40 (Jaco Pastorius)—arr. Mark Taylor.
Jaco Pastorius is widely known as the ultimate funk bassist; however, he has
composed numerous jazz/rock/fusion/funk classics. Arranged here in a flexible
three-plus horns and rhythm section format are four complete charts on his most
familiar tunes including: Come On, Come Over; Liberty City; Havona and Teen
Town. This is a budget-stretching four-pak that's perfect for developing small
group players!
10522954 Three-Plus Horns & Rhythm Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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Jazz Combo Pak No. 41 (George Gershwin)—arr. Mark Taylor.
Only a handful of popular music composers included in the Great American
Songbook have written songs that have become jazz standards, and George
Gershwin is certainly one of them! This budget-stretching combo pak features
four complete Gershwin classics including: A Foggy Day (In London Town); Love
Is Here to Stay; Summertime and They Can't Take That Away from Me. The
flexible three-plus horns and rhythm section format is a great way to introduce
developing jazz players to small group playing.
10522956 Three-Plus Horns & Rhythm Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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