Jazz Ensemble with Solo Feature

This is the bass trombone solo, as recorded (The Kenton Era) by George Roberts with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Folks have been waiting for this one for a long time. Johnny Richards sets this wonderful...

As recorded on 'Standards in Silhouette'

One of those mystery charts that hardly anyone knows about, this chart is a beauty. Mulligan was a master at creating moods and using wonderful chord substitutions, as he did in this medium ballad. Th...

A great alto saxophone feature. From the incomparable Contemporary Concepts album (1955). It begins with a soft, lovely statement of the melody and ends that way, with a roaring up-tempo middle sectio...

An absolutely gorgeous Bobby Troup ballad which features trumpet and tenor sax. Beautiful use of the warm sax and trombone sounds so typical of Kenton. As recorded on the Standards in Silhouette CD. 5...

Graettinger arranged this standard in his most unusual way, using dissonance offset with the beauty of this gorgeous melody. It is a trombone solo pretty much throughout the entire ballad. Great writi...

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on Sketches on Standards, this is a superb alto saxophone ballad feature, as arranged by Russo for Lee Konitz. Russo employs a dark, brooding, beautiful settin...

As recorded on Tonight Show Band, Vol. 2 (Amherst), this wonderful arrangement by the late, great Tommy Newsom features trumpet throughout. There is marvelous ensemble writing, set in a swingy ballad...

Bring pure emotion and timeless elegance to the stage: With "The Shadow Of Your Smile" from the classic film "The Sandpiper," you present one of the most beautiful ballads in jazz history. This master...

Feature your trombone soloist in this expressive arrangement of this outstanding melody. This one will bring big rewards for both players and listeners.

The Shadow Of Your Smile from the award-winning film "The Sandpiper" is one of the timeless classics in cinema music history, captivating generations of music lovers to this day. In this expressive an...

Commissioned by the North American Saxophone Alliance, The Prize is an incredible showcase for either tenor or alto sax. A hot contemporary ballad, intense latin/samba and straight-ahead jazz are all...

This hauntingly beautiful ballad features your alto soloist and creates a mood perfect for your next program.

This beautiful ballad features your alto sax soloist all the way. Includes a double time ensemble including an outstanding sax section soli.

A latin-rock ballad with reggae rhythms and fresh, mellow harmonies. Your trumpet (opt. flugel) soloist is spotlighted.

One of the most beautiful ballads of this or any other year. A totally captivating feature for either tenor sax or trombone!

A perfect ballad feature for flugelhorn (or trumpet)! The beautiful and poignant melody contrasts perfectly against the powerful bridge section.

Everything you'd want is contained in this impressive ballad feature for your tenor sax soloist. Varying moods including a reggae-flavored middle section make this definitely one not to be missed!

Add a truly special highlight to your next concert: With "Gentle Breeze", published by William Allen Music, you will put your trumpet soloist directly into the spotlight! This masterfully crafted big...

This gorgeous. contemporary ballad features your trumpet (or flugelhorn) soloist. Makes a great change-of-pace selection on any program.

A combination of beautiful melody and contemporary harmonic structure create a great ballad to feature your Tenor Saxophone soloist. There are some colorful double time feel countermelodies in the bra...

A combination of beautiful melody and contemporary harmonic structure create a great ballad to feature your Tenor Saxophone soloist. There are some colorful double time feel countermelodies in the bra...

A combination of beautiful melody and contemporary harmonic structure create a great ballad to feature your Tenor Saxophone soloist. There are some colorful double time feel countermelodies in the bra...