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Programming the right ballad is always a challenge. "Early Morning" by Doug Beach will make that decision a little easier. Written to feature your choice of Alto Sax, Trumpet or Tenor Sax, this beauti...

A beautiful, lush ballad by Greg Yasintsky.

A beautiful, lush ballad from Greg Yasinitsky.

This 1954 release features a beautiful trumpet solo (to be played as written) in an expressive setting. Flowing legato figures dominate throughout, and a brief trombone solo and a 16-bar sax soli prov...

Recorded by Count Basie on the album Have A Nice Day (Daybreak Records), this expressive ballad is a study in subtle ensemble textures and colors, with muted brass, delicate piano fills, and a directe...

Performed by the great Count Basie Orchestra, this gentle swing ballad starring piano in the solo role features big, dramatic climax just past the midpoint that will be the highpoint of any concert pr...

In its original version, this contemporary ballad featured alto sax soloist -- here tenor sax is the star -- but the rich harmonic character and lyrical qualities of the professional version have been...

As recorded by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on their Consummation album (Blue Note), this tender ballad in 3/4 time draws its strength and power from the purity of a simple melody line and...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on their Monday Night album, this expressive swing ballad gives solo work to trumpet, trombone, and to everyone for 3 bars just before the closin...

As recorded by the Thad Jones Big Band in 1980 on the Eclipse album, this lyrical, even-8ths ballad casts trombone with plunger in the solo rolethough written lines are provided, improvisation is enco...

Recorded by Count Basie on the album Have A Nice Day (Daybreak Records), this expressive ballad is a study in subtle ensemble textures and colors, with muted brass, delicate piano fills, and a directe...

In its original version, this contemporary ballad featured alto sax soloist -- here tenor sax is the star -- but the rich harmonic character and lyrical qualities of the professional version have been...

This innovative Yasinitsky original showcases trombone soloist throughout. The prevailing ballad style switches to double time swing during the main solo chorus for a refreshing change of pace, and ha...

This beautiful straight eighth ballad is the perfect showcase for your alto saxophone soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change-of-pace chart at the medium easy...

This beautiful straight eighth ballad is the perfect showcase for your alto saxophone soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change-of-pace chart at the medium easy...

This beautiful straight eighth ballad is the perfect showcase for your alto saxophone soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change-of-pace chart at the medium easy...

Inspired by a recent trip through Wyoming and Montana, this even-eighth-note ballad from the pen of Mike Tomaro beautifully conveys feelings of wide-open prairies and majestic mountains. Sensible rang...

Inspired by a recent trip through Wyoming and Montana, this even-eighth-note ballad from the pen of Mike Tomaro beautifully conveys feelings of wide-open prairies and majestic mountains. Sensible rang...

Paying tribute to the great Thad Jones, this expressive ballad provides a perfect showcase for flugelhorn (or trumpet). The beautiful melody is supported by a lush harmonic pad, and the lyrical solo p...

Paying tribute to the great Thad Jones, this expressive ballad provides a perfect showcase for flugelhorn (or trumpet). The beautiful melody is supported by a lush harmonic pad, and the lyrical solo p...

Paying tribute to the great Thad Jones, this expressive ballad provides a perfect showcase for flugelhorn (or trumpet). The beautiful melody is supported by a lush harmonic pad, and the lyrical solo p...

This beautiful 8/8 ballad is the perfect showcase for your trumpet soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change of pace easy level chart. While there is a short se...

This beautiful 8/8 ballad is the perfect showcase for your trumpet soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change of pace easy level chart. While there is a short se...