Ballad Sheet Music Downloads

The beautiful Gershwin ballad shines in this strong Dave Wolpe arrangement for jazz ensemble with solo vocalist. We were surprised that Dave had not scored this tune before, but it was worth the wait....

The beautiful Gershwin ballad shines in this strong Dave Wolpe arrangement for jazz ensemble with solo vocalist. We were surprised that Dave had not scored this tune before, but it was worth the wait....

A wonderful ballad for the solo vocalist written in two keys for flexibility. Arranger Dave Wolpe, one of the best in the business, has written this swing ballad in G minor and C minor with reversible...

Doug Beach has crafted a dramatic ballad the features either Alto Saxophone or Trumpet. The haunting melody over minor changes will be an excellent showcase for your soloist. Doug uses a variety of co...

This beautiful ballad features the ensemble and is truly a gem at this level. Lush harmony abounds and all the colors of the contemporary jazz ensemble are utilized. There is a short written Piano sol...

The Ellington band was famous for laying down a swinging groove and this new chart based on In a Mellow Tone is a great way to introduce this feel to younger ensembles. Featuring clever interplay betw...

In this beautiful showcase for alto saxophone, the overall performance can be loose but must convey great warmth. Brass section volume during background passages should be kept to a minimum. The pyram...

This beautiful ballad for advanced groups features flugelhorn and was recorded by the SWR Big Band on the CD Fun Time. The rhythm is in a bossa nova style with some beautiful ensemble orchestration an...

Originally written for and played by Bud Shank, this showpiece for alto sax features a wide dynamic range and calls for a soft, smooth approach to background figures. Though written solo lines are pro...

This beautiful flugelhorn solo was featured on the Sammy Nestico Orchestra CD Night Flight. As that recorded performance by Guido Basso illustrates, this chart allows ample room for a creative soloist...

Adapted for standard jazz ensemble from the version with strings recorded by Pete Christlieb on the CD 'A Portrait Of Sammy,' this beautiful ballad featuring tenor saxophone is an inspires everyone to...

Composer Mike Tomaro has created a super even-eighth note ballad that features the ensemble throughout. There is a written 16 measure solo for Tenor Saxophone that may also be improvised. Lush harmony...

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...

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...

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...

A lyrical melody and beautiful harmonies combine to create a poignant showcase for trumpet or flugelhorn soloist (written lines included for soloists lacking improvisation experience). Lush voicings e...

With a tip of the hat to the great Neal Hefti, this chart is exactly the type of ballad that the Count was famous for. Featuring mostly full ensemble work, this medium level original asks for everyone...

The combination of Bob Lark's beautiful melody and Thomas Matta's lush orchestration creates this great showcase for your flugelhorn (or trumpet) soloist. The fully notated solo part includes chord ch...

This beautiful straight 8th-note ballad for medium level groups showcases either an alto saxophone or trumpet soloist. The pensive melody is beautifully supported by the rich ensemble writing, and the...

With a haunting melody and lush ensemble voicings, this beautiful ballad will be the perfect showcase for your trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax or trombone soloist. Written solo lines are provided for pla...

Commissioned by the Peoria Jazz All-Stars, this haunting ballad features trumpet, alto sax or trombone soloist. Written solo parts are included for all three instruments; in his score notes Beach spec...

Written in memory of the legendary Blue Mitchell and recorded by Louie Bellson on London Scene, this wistful ballad by Bobby Shew is a beautiful showcase for flugelhorn or trumpet soloist. Care must b...

Written to commemorate the retirement of award-winning educator Jim Culbertson of Decatur, Illinois, this medium advanced chart opens with a lyrical theme that gives way to a medium double-time swing....