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Ballads medium to advanced
H 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 . . . . . . . M 50.00
l Day DreamBilly Strayhorn/ed. Jeff Lindberg.
Day Dream is a beautiful alto saxophone ballad
feature by the genius of Billy Strayhorn. The tempo
is around 72 bpm and the instrumentation is five
saxes, one trumpet, three trombones, piano, bass,
and drums. This has been edited and adapted by
Jeff Lindberg and is presented in authentic and
exacting detail. Simply wonderful!
10593797 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 70.00
n 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 . . . . . . . M 48.00
4 Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile)Santana
& Coster/arr. Eric Richards. One of Carlos Santana's
more memorable compositions is this instrumental
hit from 1976. Along with Santana's own recording,
the version by saxophonist Gato Barbieri also
became a hit that same year. This solo feature for
tenor saxophone features a haunting melody and
the sensual style of the original and is authentically
recreated in this version for full jazz ensemble. The
tenor solo is a combination of written melodies with
options for improvisation. Here's a great way to
feature your star tenor player!
10625167 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00
l FarewellNeil Yorke-Slader. Farewell is a
heartwarming rock ballad featuring solo alto
saxophone. The tender melodic statement tells
the story as the alto soloist plays the rich written
melody. The soloist has an opportunity to stretch
out in an improvised section. Later in the chart, the
brass tutti will lift you out of your seat! The rhythm
parts are fully notated and the written ranges are C6
for trumpet and F4 for trombone. A perfect feature
for an accomplished alto saxophonist!
10592261 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
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 . . . . . . . M 50.00
n Goodbye Pork Pie HatCharles Mingus/arr.
Andrew Homzy. This beautiful arrangement of
Charles Mingus' signature ballad features altos
and trumpets playing the melody off the top, then
later adds the entire ensemble. Sample written
solos are provided for the short solo or soli spots
for trumpet and trombone and there are also
notated piano voicings and bass lines. Here is a
more accessible version of this lovely tune that will
be a great introduction to the music of Mingus for
developing players. Optional parts are also included
for flute, clarinet and F horn. A jazz classic that is
highly recommended!
10005177 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
H GraceJones & 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 60.00
n Harlem NocturneEarle 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
4 A Hefti Dose of BasiePatrick Williams. Here's
one of those outstanding charts where the title
vividly describes the contents. Paying homage to
the great Neal Hefti and the iconic Count Basie
Orchestra, Patrick Williams has composed a chart
that is the epitome of taste and restraint. It's a
wonderful ballad with a trumpet 2 improvised solo.
There are no technical issues, but the challenge is
the slow tempo at around 74 bpm. Once the tempo
and style are mastered, it practically plays itself.
This is a beautiful change-of-pace chart for many
bands. Highly recommended!
10593795 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 80.00
l Heidi (from the "Impressions of Berlin Suite")
Oliver Nelson/ed. Bob Curnow. As recorded
by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra, Heidi is the third
movement of the Impressions of Berlin suite.
A gorgeous solo feature for alto saxophone
throughout, this piece builds from a quiet beginning
to a very powerful point with a bolero-type tension
as it develops, before it diminishes to a quiet
ending. The pro version includes flute doubles,
wider brass ranges, and a lengthier solo as in
Nelson's recording, while the edited version is in a
lower key, has a shorter solo section, and simpler
brass ranges making it more playable for both the
soloist and the ensemble while still maintaining the
integrity of Nelson's beautiful ballad.
10607217 Jazz Ensemble
Pro Version . . . . . . . . MA 55.00
10607215 Jazz Ensemble
Edited Version . . . . . . . M 50.00
H Here's that Rainy DayJimmy Van Heusen/arr.
Dee Barton. The famous version as performed by
the Stan Kenton Band!
2364370 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 55.00
I Can't Get StartedVernon Duke/arr. Victor
Goines. Every student of jazz should have an
opportunity to play this beautiful jazz ballad. Done
here as a trumpet solo feature, it receives a more
contemporary treatment than usual, but retains
all the character and beauty of the original. The
trumpet solo is completely notated with changes
provided for ornamentation and improvisation. The
2nd trumpet range goes to written F sharp on the
top line and the lead trumpet range is to written G
sharp above the staff. An effective chart for every
library, this is a great feature in a true jazz style!
10011967 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00
n I Remember CliffordBenny Golson/arr. Sammy
Nestico. Benny Golson's tribute to Clifford Brown
has been a jazz favorite for years, and in the hands
of Sammy Nestico you won't find a better flugelhorn
feature. Absolutely gorgeous!
2249365 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
I'm Getting Sentimental Over YouGeorge
Bassman/arr. Rick Hirsch. Here's a wonderful
update of Tommy Dorsey's classic theme song. It's
totally playable by high school jazz bands, yet it also
sounds great with college and professional groups.
It's written as a trombone feature throughout (with
optional solo parts included for B-flat and E-flat
instruments), although super-high Dorsey-esque
chops are not required. The solo is mostly written
with a section of improvising around the melody
and ad lib fills at the end. Alternate solo parts for
trumpet and saxophone are included, as well as
optional parts for Clarinet, Flute, Vibes, and French
Horn (doubling the Trombone 1 part). The bass and
piano parts are fully notated. An outstanding ballad
feature for any program!
10371015 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 58.00
n In a Sentimental MoodDuke 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.
2406312 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
n IsfahanEllington & Strayhorn/arr. Alan Baylock.
This is the alto sax ballad feature you have been
looking for! Put together the brilliant composers Billy
Strayhorn and Duke Ellington with superb arranger
Alan Baylock, and you will have an outstanding
musical experience. This chart is not technically
difficult, but it's lush and full of moving lines and
nuances. The lead trumpet range is to written A
above the staff, there is no improvisation for the alto
soloist, just the beautiful Strayhorn melody! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10071902 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 48.00
Lifelong FriendsKris 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
l Mixed EmotionsRich DeRosa. Rich DeRosa
has composed a fascinating, brooding, and
pensive composition entitled Mixed Emotions. Set
in a very contemporary feel with lush harmonies
and reasonable brass ranges (the highest note for
trumpet is a written B), this written and improvised
flugelhorn feature also includes wonderfully written
ensemble passages and will enchant your band and
audiences. This outstanding change-of-pace solo
feature requires clarinet doubles.
10607225 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 60.00
My Foolish HeartVictor 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
H My Funny ValentineRichard Rodgers/arr. Bill
Holman. As originally recorded by the great Charlie
Mariano with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, this is
a must-have ballad feature for alto saxophone.
Let your alto player (or trumpet...parts provided
for either) shine on this popular standard!
Instrumentation: 5-5-5-4.
10076371 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 55.00
l NeilRich DeRosa. An exquisite ballad dedicated
to Neil Slater, Neil features piano with a lot of room
to improvise combined with gorgeous, lush, legato
ensemble passages. Quite playable by most bands,
this chart has very limited brass ranges, with the
highest note for trumpet a written G, and will be a
fantastic addition to any concert program. The pro
and edited versions are exactly the same except
that the pro version requires ten brass while the
edited version requires only eight.
10607229 Jazz Ensemble
Pro Version . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
10607227 Jazz Ensemble
Edited Version . . . . . . . M 50.00
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Over the Rainbow—
Harold Arlen/arr. Alan Baylock.
10093177 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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When I Fall in Love—
Victor Young/arr. Craig Skeffington.
10049716 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10049716E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
A Child Is Born—Thad Jones.
543421 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Angel Eyes—Matt Dennis/arr. Dave Wolpe.
10303786 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Back in Time—Pat Metheny/arr. Bob Curnow.
10368493 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
In a Sentimental Mood—
Duke Ellington/arr. Mike Tomaro.
2406312 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
God Bless the Child—
Herzog & Holiday/arr. Sammy Nestico.
2261535 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Body and Soul—Johnny Green/arr. Dave Wolpe.
2472239 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
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Crystal Silence—Chick Corea/arr. Mike Tomaro.
10317237 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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Skylark—Hoagy Carmichael/arr. Dave Wolpe.
2701970 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
2701970E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
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