Ballads for Jazz Ensemble

Written to showcase your lead alto, this medium-easy ballad is a tribute to the legacy of the great Duke Ellington. All the solos are written out, including a strain for the piano in the Duke's own fa...

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...

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...

Charles Mingus' distinctive take on the classic Ellingtonian ballad style provides a beautiful showcase for a variety of soloists, as well as lush full ensemble scoring. Also included is an optional s...

This classic Chuck Mangione movie theme gets the Dave Wolpe treatment for 1997. It has all of the energy, drive and power of the original, with some of the technical demands worked out to a grade 3 le...

You don't even have to hear this arrangement to know how good it is, because it already has the top two ingredients: 1) a great tune, and 2) the best arranger around -- Dave Wolpe! Still, we hope you...

Classic Gershwin, RHAPSODY IN BLUE is music all students should have the opportunity to hear and enjoy. The history of this composition dates back to 1924. Since then, it's been recorded and performed...

Here is a classic that is already considered a standard from the next generation of American composers. Johnny Mandel wrote this gorgeous melody that is hauntingly beautiful, and Roy Phillippe arrange...

An outstanding ballad for tenor or soprano saxophone soloist, this chart is truly gorgeous. Modest brass ranges (trumpet to fourth space E) make this arrangement accessible to most high school jazz en...

This Gershwin classic has been performed and recorded countless times, and now it's time for your beginning players to play and learn this gorgeous standard! Arranger Mike Lewis has scored Embraceable...

This wonderful jazz standard by Thad Jones is now updated by John Denton. It moves smoothly through a few styles as a ballad, a moderate jazz waltz, and a bossa in four all the while keeping the beaut...

Chuck Mangione's huge hit arranged by Victor Lopez, 'Feels so Good' features the Flugelhorn solo (on the 1st trumpet part) throughout with the distinctive melody and then a written out solo along with...

A wonderful feature for your female vocalist-smooth, sultry and romantic! You can almost hear Billy Holiday herself singing this Gershwin gem brilliantly arranged by Dave Wolpe. Featuring a modest voc...

This arrangement, first known as Elf, was originally written sometime in 1963. It was first recorded in New York on July 18, 1963. The title had been changed to Isfahan sometime before the Duke Elling...

Jazz Studio Orchestra Arrangement. Full Score, Alto Saxophone, Oboe, 3 Violins, Viola, Cello, Harp, Guitar, Piano/Celeste, Bass, Drums/Vibes Though Charlie Parker received quite a bit of criticism dur...

An approachable ballad for concerts and contests, "Alone Time" reminds us of the importance of time to ourselves for balance and reflection.

An approachable ballad for concerts and contests, "Alone Time" reminds us of the importance of time to ourselves for balance and reflection.

An approachable ballad for concerts and contests, "Alone Time" reminds us of the importance of time to ourselves for balance and reflection.

An approachable ballad for concerts and contests, "Alone Time" reminds us of the importance of time to ourselves for balance and reflection.

An approachable ballad for concerts and contests, "Alone Time" reminds us of the importance of time to ourselves for balance and reflection.

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...

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...

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

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...