Jazz Ensemble with Solo Feature

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...

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

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

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

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.

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!

What an incredible way to feature your trumpet soloist. The lush ballad mood is contrasted by a driving Latin bridge section. A great programming choice for any performance.

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...

This standard from the 40's has been recorded countless times in recent years and remains a staple in jazz libraries everywhere. Mike Tomaro's creative version shines new and invigorating light on thi...

Written as a feature for alto sax, this bluesy standard comes with a comfortably slow and sensuous swing style and plenty of solid playing for the full ensemble as well. Great change-of-pace programmi...

When the trombone section gets a chance to speak, it's usually with a touch of attitude and style. This sassy shuffle tune in a moderately slow tempo gives them a great opportunity to take the spotlig...

When the trombone section gets a chance to speak, it's usually with a touch of attitude and style. This sassy shuffle tune in a moderately slow tempo gives them a great opportunity to take the spotlig...