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Ballads medium-easy
H A Child Is BornThad Jones/arr. Mike Carubia.
Thad Jones' most popular and unforgettable
composition will provide your players with
a great ballad experience. Mike Carubia's
tasteful arrangement captures all the charm of
the original without the difficulty, and features
a written piano and optional flute melody to
start the second chorus. Also appropriate for
holiday performances, A Child is Born will
capture the hearts of your audiences and the
young musicians who play this soulful tune.
Highly recommended!
10280869 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Closer Than You ThinkBret Zvacek. Looking
for a perfect change-of-pace for your next program
or festival? This beautiful ballad gives you the
opportunity to showcase either your alto sax,
trumpet or flugelhorn soloist. The pensive melody is
beautifully supported by the rich ensemble writing.
The entire solo is written out, however the soloist
may take tasteful liberties with the melody when
appropriate. The entire ensemble is well-exposed
as well as the melodically beautiful and lyrical solo
part. This is a style every developing jazz musician
should learn!
10604642 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
l For LillianJim Mahaffey. For Lillian is a fresh,
lyrical and flowing ballad featuring the trumpet
section on optional flugelhorns. It's very playable,
yet richly musical, and gives the melody to every
section at some point. The only solo is short and
written for piano. While this is very nice as change-
of-pace programming, it will also pay big dividends
in providing instructional objectives for developing
intonation, ensemble balance, and phrasing.
10580153 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 62.50
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
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 Mariposa (Butterfly)Jay Chattaway. Spanish
for "butterfly," Mariposa is a solo ballad feature
for alto saxophone written in a contemporary rock
style. It also features a reggae-style section for
solos. Delightful!
2290963 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . 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
H
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
n 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
n 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 . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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Ballads
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Angel Eyes—arr. Carl Strommen.
10513881 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Afternoon—Pat Metheny/arr. Bob Curnow.
10162086 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
The Nearness of You—
Hoagy Carmichael/arr. Mark Taylor.
10522938 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Night Mist—Larry Neeck.
10518279 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
My Funny Valentine—
Richard Rodgers/arr. Mike Smukal.
10049705 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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Prayer Meetin'—Matt Harris.
10031755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Bridge Over Troubled Water—
Paul Simon/arr. Paul Baker.
10452102 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Tomorrow Is Always a Good Day—Paul Clark.
10518287 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
A Child Is Born—Thad Jones/arr. John Denton.
2701948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
The Shadow of Your Smile—
Johnny Mandel/arr. Roy Phillippe.
2467744 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
2467744E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
An Approach to Comping, Vol. 1 (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
l
An Approach to Comping, Vol. 2 (Advanced Concepts &
Techniques)—Jeb Patton.
In Volume 2, Jeb Patton explores the comping
styles of legendary and modern jazz pianists as a step-by-step guide to comping
rhythms, voicings, and progressions. This 256-page book with two CDs explores
these techniques: the left-hand style of Barry Harris; up-tempo style by Bud
Powell; rootless voicings; drop-2s using the sixth-diminished scale; the style of
Count Basie; modal voicings, and comping across the bar line. Additionally, there
are nine note-for-note transcriptions of Barry Harris, Bud Powell, Ahmad Jamal,
Wynton Kelly, Hank Jones and Bill Evans playing behind soloists, as well as
two examples by McCoy Tyner and Herbie Hancock. Also included are guides,
rhythms, and progressions derived from the transcriptions, and 65 exercises
aimed at getting the concepts under your fingers. Interviews about the art of
comping with Peter Bernstein and Albert "Tootie" Heath are included. The two
CDs contain demonstrations and play-along tracks. This is a "must-have" for any
serious jazz pianist!
10567892 Book/2 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.00
ESPECIALLY FOR
JAZZ PIANISTS
These must-have books and 2-CD packages
are step-by-step guides to learning how to
play (or comp) behind soloists and learning
the rhythms, voicings and progressions of
legendary and modern jazz pianists.
