Ballads for Jazz Ensemble

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...

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...

Originally a hit for Bill Withers in the '70s, this catchy tune is a hit again thanks to the TV show Glee. This updated version features a contemporary medium funk groove and the melody passed around...

From The King and I, this fabulous melody has been adopted by countless singers and jazz artists. In this setting, Mike Tomaro makes skillful use of colors and textures to create a lush-sounding balla...

Vocal Solo or Tenor Sax Feature From the latest James Bond blockbuster motion picture Skyfall, pop superstar Adele hit the airwaves and charts with this powerful theme song that blends a soulful rock...

Perfectly capturing the mood and style of earlier 'Bond' themes, Adele has worked her magic with the hit Skyfall. John Berry's easy version features a brief alto solo, then solid scoring for the entir...

Here's the stunning hit single from the movie A Star Is Born recorded by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. This arrangement for young players features a rock ballad style and solid scoring for the entire...

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...

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...

Paul Cook brings us this rich, slow ballad setting of the classic tune from The Wizard of Oz. It's easy to play and sounds delightful. Players and audiences will all want to hear this one often. A gre...

In 1953, Kenton recorded an album titled Sketches on Standards. It was a great recording containing the arrangements of Russo and Kenton. The piece has a wonderful trombone solo in it (as originally r...

Rarely does a song have staying power over time like this gem from West Side Story. One of the definitive ballads of all time, here is a wonderful opportunity to perform it with a vocal soloist and bi...

Here's the touching ballad from the landmark musical (and recent motion picture) Les Misérables in a nicely paced and solidly scored arrangement for young jazz ensembles. A beautiful change of pace fo...

Rarely does a song have staying power over time like this gem from West Side Story. One of the definitive ballads of all time, here is a wonderful opportunity to perform it with a vocal soloist and bi...

Here's the touching ballad from the landmark musical (and recent motion picture) Les Misérables in a nicely paced and solidly scored arrangement for young jazz ensembles. A beautiful change of pace fo...

Diese geschmackvolle Rockballade stellt Ihren aufstrebenden Altsaxofon- oder Trompetenstar ins Rampenlicht. Voll ausgeschriebene Ensembleteile ergänzen das hinreissende Thema und bereiten eine solide...

Stellen Sie Ihren aufstrebenden Altsaxofonisten oder Startrompeter mit dieser geschmackvollen Rockballade ins Rampenlicht. Farbenprächtige Ensembleteile bilden die perfetke Ergänzung zu dem herrlichen...

Features your budding alto saxophone or trumpet player in a tasty rock ballad setting. The gorgeous solo theme, ably supported by solid ensemble writing, provides a solid foundation for your young sol...

Feature your alto sax or trumpet/flugelhorn soloist on this cool retro-soul feel rock ballad by Erik Sherburne. The contemporary sound of this exceptional chart features lush backgrounds that will mak...

The lyrical melody in this rock ballad, featuring your flugelhorn (trumpet) soloist, transports listeners to a time and place where they met that special someone. Perhaps it was twirling across a danc...

This upbeat and powerful rock ballad features your alto saxophone or trumpet soloist. The fully-scored ensemble sections compliment the lyrical theme, and provide solid support for your young soloist....

'Morning Starlight' is a tasty rock ballad, and the perfect feature for your budding trumpet or alto sax star! The sensitive ensemble writing provides plenty of support for the soloist, while the full...

A short, easy piano intro leads into this exceptional rock ballad for younger bands. The carefully written solo melody in the alto saxophone part is supported by the delicately scored ensemble accompa...

This polished and captivating rock ballad features your trombone or tenor sax soloist. The lush, lyrical theme is tastefully supported by the full band, while the sensitively scored ensemble sections...

Here’s the perfect showcase for your vibes (or flute) soloist with your jazz band! "Vibin’" is a laid back, cool rock ballad that just feels good and will sound great with your band! Ad lib solos are...