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Ballads medium-easy / medium
n 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 . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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
4 Tomorrow Is Always a Good DayPaul Clark.
Tomorrow Is Always a Good Day is a sensational
ballad feature for solo trombone or tenor
saxophone. This lovely composition begins in a
minor key, keeps building to a modulation to major,
then builds to a huge, powerful finish! The features
include an impressive and accessible solo part,
full and lush ensemble support, and an effective
ensemble-only interlude. Truly a memorable chart
at this or any grade level! Highly recommended!
10518287 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 . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Back in TimePat 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 . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n BlueBobby Shew/arr. Gordon Brisker. This
gorgeous ballad that features trumpet or flugelhorn
is now available to your band. Written in memory
of Blue Mitchell, this tune was recorded by Louie
Bellson on London Scene. Not only does it feature
your soloist, it shows the depth of your band as a
whole, from the majestic introduction to the muted
trumpet accompaniment figures.
2203685 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
Body and SoulJohnny 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 . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
n Bridge Over Troubled WaterPaul Simon/arr.
Alan Baylock. Arranger Alan Baylock delivers his
distinctive, lush and in-demand ballad style to this
wonderful song in a more contemporary setting.
It's set at 92 bpm, there are no individual solos,
just delicious harmony throughout. The trumpet
section frequently carries the melody and the
lead trumpet range is to written high C. There
are optional parts included plus vibraphone for
expanded instrumentations. Sensational ballad!
Highly recommended!
10355580 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n A Child Is BornThad Jones. Composed and
arranged by Thad Jones, this is an absolutely
gorgeous ballad in 3/4 that is a "must" for any
good jazz library! It's one of the most "tasteful"
jazz charts ever written!
543421 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Crystal SilenceChick Corea/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Recorded in 1972, Chick Corea's
Return to Forever album is recognized as one of
the landmark albums of jazz fusion. Along with
the jazz standard La Fiesta, the mesmerizing
ballad introduced on this album was Crystal
Silence. Mike Tomaro does an outstanding job
of maintaining the ethereal and lush qualities
of the original in this marvelous setting for
jazz ensemble. A stunning choice for contests
and festivals!
10317237 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Early Blue EveningAndy 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 . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H God Bless the ChildHerzog & Holiday/
arr. Sammy Nestico. Here's the trombone solo/
section feature you've been looking for! This great
jazz standard, first popularized by co-writer and
singer Billie Holiday, is an ideal solo/soli vehicle
for trombones. Sammy's chart is not only lush and
beautiful, but it makes perfect sense!
2261535 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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Ballads
Medium-Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
Bridge Over Troubled Water—
Paul Simon/arr. Paul Baker.
10452102 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
The Shadow of Your Smile—
Johnny Mandel/arr. Roy Phillippe.
2467744 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
2467744E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . 48.00
A Child Is Born—
Thad Jones/arr. John Denton.
2701948 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Afternoon—
Pat Metheny/arr. Bob Curnow.
10162086 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Prayer Meetin'—Matt Harris.
10031755 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
After Sunset—Larry Neeck.
10280821 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
My Funny Valentine—
Richard Rodgers/arr. Mike Smukal.
10049705 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10049705E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . 48.00
Europa (Earth's Cry, Heaven's Smile)—
Santana & Coster/arr. Victor Lopez.
10355586 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Misty—Errol Garner/arr. Mike Lewis.
2442994 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
I Dreamed a Dream
(from "Les Miserables")
—arr. Roger Holmes.
10374174 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10374174E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . 45.00
An Approach to Comping: The Essentials (A Guide to Jazz
Accompanying)—Jeb Patton. This book with two CDs focuses on how pianists
play (or comp) behind jazz soloists. It's a step-by-step guide to basic comping
of rhythms, voicings, and progressions as played by the masters. Numerous
transcriptions from jazz masters (including Horace Silver, Barry Harris, Bud Powell,
Tadd Dameron and more) are used to dig deeply into how jazz pianists help make
the rhythm section swing and provide a background for soloists. More than 80
comping exercises help pianists secure the concepts while the two CDs contain
demonstrations and play-along tracks. A "must-have" for jazz pianists!
10451853 Book/2 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34.00
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Berklee Jazz Piano—Ray Santisi/ed. Mallikarjuna. Play jazz piano with
new facility and expression as Ray Santisi, one of the most revered educators at
the Berklee College of Music, reveals the pedagogy at the core of Berklee's jazz
piano curriculum. From beginning through advanced levels, Berklee Jazz Piano
maps the school's curriculum: a unique blend of theory and application that gives
you a deep, practical understanding of how to play jazz. Concepts are illustrated
by the accompanying practice CD, where you'll hear how one of the great jazz
pianists and educators of our time applies these concepts to both jazz standards
and original compositions, and how you can do the same.
10065573 Book/CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.99
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The Chord Voicing Handbook—Matt Harris & Jeff Jarvis. How many
times have you heard a jazz ensemble that sounds great, except the chords
played by the pianist do not "agree" with the ensemble voicings? This handbook
is intended to be a reference guide, allowing the struggling pianist to take a "non-
notated" piano part and come up with a sophisticated, accurate rendering of the
music in minutes. Almost immediately, your jazz ensemble will sound better, and
your aspiring pianist will get a boost in self-esteem. This handbook is also great
for composers and arrangers.
2314870 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.00
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The Jazz Band Pianist (Basic Skills for the Jazz Band Pianist)—
Jeremy Siskind. The Jazz Band Pianist is the perfect primer for a middle school
or high school pianist interested in joining their local or school jazz ensemble.
The book consists of step-by-step instruction, review exercises, and practice
pieces, as well as accompanying audio featuring live jazz musicians. Through
clear, unintimidating instruction and fun pieces composed by jazz pianist
Jeremy Siskind, students learn how to read chord symbols, "comp," and form
chord voicings. The price of the book includes access to online audio tracks for
download or streaming.
10461344 Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.99
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Voicings for Jazz Keyboard—Frank Mantooth. Respected soloist,
clinician and composer, Frank Mantooth, has written this book for any keyboard
player interested in developing better jazz chord voicings. Written more as a
"how-to" book than a textbook, it will make a valuable addition to the library of
any performer, arranger or teacher.
4928586 Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 º
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