Ballads for Jazz Ensemble

Here is another wonderful Bob Curnow arrangement of Metheny/Mays music. It is in the style of Earth, Wind & Fire and is a lovely, emotional ballad that is sure to thrill your band and audiences. The f...

Here is a deeply emotional, gorgeous ballad from the self-titled album Lyle Mays. It begins with solo piano (written out) and moves into lush ensemble playing. There is a short, improvised Tenor solo...

Immerse yourself in the touching sonic world of "Letter From Home" – a deeply emotional and lyrical ballad published by Sierra Music Publications. This extraordinary arrangement beautifully spotlights...

Metheny's ballads are beautiful and haunting. This melody is the title track from the GRAMMY AWARD winning recording. The featured solo is for piano and guitar. The entire piece is written out; no imp...

Add a touch of timeless elegance and deep emotion to your next concert program with the legendary jazz standard "Emily". In this outstanding arrangement by Les Hooper, published by Sierra Music Public...

Bob Curnow is very well known for his wonderful arrangements of Metheny's music, and this chart will only enhance that reputation. This is another superb ballad, very much in the Metheny mode. It is s...

Oliver Nelson wrote the most beautiful melodies! This is a clarinet feature (how about that?), and was recorded by Phil Woods and the Oliver Nelson's Jazz Interactions Orchestra (hear it on the Verve...

Immerse yourself in a true milestone of big band history: "Here’s That Rainy Day" in the quintessential original arrangement by the great Dee Barton. Famed from the unforgettable recording on the icon...

This was the first chart arranged by Lennie to be recorded by Stan's band. It is a great arrangement of a wonderful tune, and it features space for a trumpet solo (originally recorded by Conte Candoli...

One of the most beautiful ballads of this or any other year. A totally captivating feature for either tenor sax or trombone!

Featured prominently in the movie A Star Is Born, the hit song Shallow, recorded by enjoyed success on the pop charts as well as winning numerous awards. This classy setting for vocal solo with big ba...

Morricone's memorable movie theme has been recordedby artists ranging from trumpeter Chris Botti to violinist Joshua Bell. Here is a beautiful setting for young jazz ensembles featuring a flugelhorn s...

This signature ballad by Whitney Houston is one she'll always be remembered for. Here is a great-sounding arrangement by John Berry that features a solo for alto sax, tasteful ensemble accompaniment l...

Recorded by the Backstreet Boys in 1999, this enduring hit was hailed by critics as the pop ballad of that year. With the melody skillfully passed from section to section, this arrangement goes togeth...

What A Wonderful World – made unforgettable by jazz legend Louis Armstrong – is one of the most touching and timeless anthems in music history. In this elegant arrangement from Hal Leonard, the evergr...

Bring one of the most beautiful and iconic power ballads in pop history straight to your big band repertoire with "Hard To Say I'm Sorry"! This unforgettable global hit by the legendary band Chicago c...

One of most iconic holiday tunes of all time, The Christmas Song is treated here in a masterfully constructed setting featuring a flugelhorn soloist. Set in a traditional ballad style, Mark's arrangem...

The ever-popular bluesy vocal ballad was made famous by Etta James and more recently Beyonce. The chart is arranged in two keys to suit the needs of all vocalists. In the instrumental section, there i...

'El Abrazo' by Alan Baylock is truly stunning chart! The ballad beginning and ending will bring tears to your eyes - it's that beautiful. The chart then moves to a samba around 110 BPM for the half no...

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....

From the hit movie Moulin Rouge, this moving ballad provides a nice way to feature several sections of the ensemble in a well-paced arrangement. The tender opening with piano and flugels (opt. trumpet...

The phenomenon that is Disney's High School Musical has reached a new level of popularity with the release of the second movie. Here is the moving rock ballad in a powerful and carefully scored versio...

The phenomenon that is Disney's High School Musical has reached a new level of popularity with the release of the second movie. Here is the moving rock ballad in a powerful and carefully scored versio...