Ballads Sheet Music

Astor Piazzolla's music lends itself well to the big band idiom, and Fred Sturm is a masterful arranger for big band. As recorded on 'Libertango ! Hommage to Astor Piazzolla' (HR Big Band), this chart...

Bill Potts' arrangements for the recording The Jazz Soul of Porgy and Bess are legendary. This medley is one of those charts, and it includes 5 different themes from Gershwin's masterpiece. There is s...

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...

Piazzolla wrote many beautiful melodies, and this one is perhaps the most haunting.  This version is a step higher than the "non-Pro" version. It is a flugelhorn solo throughout, with very reasonable...

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.

This impressive composition showcases your alto soloist. The underlying feel is a stunning and sophisticated ballad, but along the way there's a double-time jazz waltz and an engaging Latin-rock secti...

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 fine rock ballad is a perfect showcase for your alto soloist.

Your tenor soloist gets the spotlight in this gorgeous, contemporary ballad. Very impressive both in competition and concert!

A bossa-ballad which spotlights your alto soloist.

A laid-back ballad in the Basie-Ellington tradition. Full-bodied ensemble style and a tenor solo.

Authentically written in today's style, this powerful rock ballad will be a welcome addition to your next concert.

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.

This striking ballad really lays well for jazz ensemble. It'll make a great choice for that upcoming performance!

A ballad showcase featuring any of three possible solos: alto, trumpet or trombone. Interesting harmonic and dynamic effects.

An excellent latin-rock ballad written in a refreshing modern style. Outstanding ensemble work.

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

A beautiful and well-scored ballad featuring either trombone or tenor solo. A great change of pace for your program.

Great Basie-styled jazz ballad with the emphasis on some great writing.

Here's an easy but really effective contemporary rock ballad with a fresh, sophisticated Latin flavor. Features a flowing trumpet melody and an outstanding ensemble.

This impressive chart opens with an exquisite ballad and leads into a hard-hitting rock section for solos. All innovatively written in 3/4!

Jeff Taylor has skillfully crafted this smooth and easy ballad into an absolutely exquisite chart for big band. A great change of pace!