Ballads for Jazz Ensemble

As the title implies, this is a laid back swing chart that features lots of tutti rhythms in the winds to help teach this important Jazz style. There is a cool harmonic shift in the B section of the c...

As the title implies, this is a laid back swing chart that features lots of tutti rhythms in the winds to help teach this important Jazz style. There is a cool harmonic shift in the B section of the c...

If you have an outstanding young Alto Saxophone or Trumpet soloist this is the perfect vehicle to showcase their talents. The relaxed even-eighth note tempo of the piece makes it easier for the solois...

A beautiful and lush ballad that features the ensemble is a rare gem at this level and David Samuel has crafted an elegant example with The Path Left Behind. Smooth, flowing lines that seamlessly melt...

A beautiful and lush ballad that features the ensemble is a rare gem at this level and David Samuel has crafted an elegant example with The Path Left Behind. Smooth, flowing lines that seamlessly melt...

David Samuel has created a jewel with this new jazz arrangment of Dvorak's theme Goin' Home. Beautiful harmony accompanies the lyrical melody as the texture melts from transparent to full and lush.

David Samuel has created a jewel with this new jazz arrangment of Dvorak's theme Goin' Home. Beautiful harmony accompanies the lyrical melody as the texture melts from transparent to full and lush.

This dreamy Brazilian samba sets the haunting melody of Chopin’s Prelude #4 as a background to a beautiful Trombone feature that takes us through a lushly-scored journey of a life well lived, as it so...

This dreamy Brazilian samba sets the haunting melody of Chopin’s Prelude #4 as a background to a beautiful Trombone feature that takes us through a lushly-scored journey of a life well lived, as it so...

The main portion of this chart is slow swing similar to Slide Hampton's Frame for the Blues, but it is interspersed with vignettes that use all the colors of the contemporary jazz ensemble. Cascading...

The main portion of this chart is slow swing similar to Slide Hampton's Frame for the Blues, but it is interspersed with vignettes that use all the colors of the contemporary jazz ensemble. Cascading...

We are so happy to welcome Yukiko Nishimura to the Excelcia Jazz catalog! You are undoubtedly familiar with her captivating works for other types of concert ensembles, and her advanced and sophisticat...

We are so happy to welcome Yukiko Nishimura to the Excelcia Jazz catalog! You are undoubtedly familiar with her captivating works for other types of concert ensembles, and her advanced and sophisticat...

We are so happy to welcome Yukiko Nishimura to the Excelcia Jazz catalog! You are undoubtedly familiar with her captivating works for other types of concert ensembles, and her advanced and sophisticat...

This easy swing ballad pays homage to the great Neal Hefti and his classic Li'l Darlin', which was written for the Count Basie orchestra and is now standard repertoire in the big band genre. There is...

Inspired by John Coltrane's Giant Steps, this slow swing ballad features a simple melody over a fairly complex chord structure (voiced for rhythm section if not playing changes). Evoking images of dar...

Inspired by John Coltrane's Giant Steps, this slow swing ballad features a simple melody over a fairly complex chord structure (voiced for rhythm section if not playing changes). Evoking images of dar...

Inspired by John Coltrane's Giant Steps, this slow swing ballad features a simple melody over a fairly complex chord structure (voiced for rhythm section if not playing changes). Evoking images of dar...

This wonderful piece was composed in memory of Rene Coll. It is played here by the awesome Claude Egea, and by the Coll's Orchestra. It is part of 'Trenet dans tous ses etats !' record

Composed by the legendary Billy Strayhorn, this is truly one of the masterpieces of jazz. Mark Taylor has beautifully crafted a feature for alto sax using a variety of styles and settings. Basically s...

Here is Billy Strayhorn's beloved ballad, skillfully arranged with subtle reharmonizations and reworkings of the melody, all the while remaining faithful to the original intent. Featured are solos for...

Here's a classic Ellington ballad cast for small band and featuring tenor sax. Wonderful reharmonizations and skilled scoring.

Mike Tomaro's tasteful rendering of this classic ballad from Alec Wilder features subtle reharmonizations and a lush orchestration. Includes solo space for trumpet and piano.

No one handles Ellington for younger ensembles better than Mark Taylor, and this well-crafted arrangement shows why. Although Mark uses a written trumpet solo on the bridge, the main theme is handled...

Henry Mancini was a master of melodies and this is one of his best. Rick's easy arrangement is in 3/4 and features skillful scoring and rich harmonies.