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Composer Mike Tomaro has created a super even-eighth note ballad that features the ensemble throughout. There is a written 16 measure solo for Tenor Saxophone that may also be improvised. Lush harmony...

Composer Mike Tomaro has created a super even-eighth note ballad that features the ensemble throughout. There is a written 16 measure solo for Tenor Saxophone that may also be improvised. Lush harmony...

Es ist immer eine Herausforderung, die richtige Ballade zu programmieren. "Early Morning" von Doug Beach macht diese Entscheidung ein wenig leichter. Diese wunderschöne Ballade wurde für Altsaxophon,...

Es ist immer eine Herausforderung, die richtige Ballade zu programmieren. "Early Morning" von Doug Beach macht diese Entscheidung ein wenig leichter. Diese wunderschöne Ballade wurde für Altsaxophon,...

Es ist immer eine Herausforderung, die richtige Ballade zu programmieren. "Early Morning" von Doug Beach macht diese Entscheidung ein wenig leichter. Diese wunderschöne Ballade wurde für Altsaxophon,...

Eine wunderschöne, üppige Ballade von Greg Yasintsky.

Eine wunderschöne, üppige Ballade von Greg Yasintsky.

This 1954 release features a beautiful trumpet solo (to be played as written) in an expressive setting. Flowing legato figures dominate throughout, and a brief trombone solo and a 16-bar sax soli prov...

Recorded by Count Basie on the album Have A Nice Day (Daybreak Records), this expressive ballad is a study in subtle ensemble textures and colors, with muted brass, delicate piano fills, and a directe...

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

In its original version, this contemporary ballad featured alto sax soloist -- here tenor sax is the star -- but the rich harmonic character and lyrical qualities of the professional version have been...

As recorded by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on their Consummation album (Blue Note), this tender ballad in 3/4 time draws its strength and power from the purity of a simple melody line and...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on their Monday Night album, this expressive swing ballad gives solo work to trumpet, trombone, and to everyone for 3 bars just before the closin...

As recorded by the Thad Jones Big Band in 1980 on the Eclipse album, this lyrical, even-8ths ballad casts trombone with plunger in the solo rolethough written lines are provided, improvisation is enco...

In its original version, this contemporary ballad featured alto sax soloist -- here tenor sax is the star -- but the rich harmonic character and lyrical qualities of the professional version have been...

This innovative Yasinitsky original showcases trombone soloist throughout. The prevailing ballad style switches to double time swing during the main solo chorus for a refreshing change of pace, and ha...

This beautiful straight eighth ballad is the perfect showcase for your alto saxophone soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change-of-pace chart at the medium easy...

This beautiful straight eighth ballad is the perfect showcase for your alto saxophone soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change-of-pace chart at the medium easy...

This beautiful straight eighth ballad is the perfect showcase for your alto saxophone soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change-of-pace chart at the medium easy...

This even eighth note ballad from the pen of Mike Tomaro will provide a perfect change of pace on any program. The title captures perfectly the open, airy musical feel of this beautiful chart. Sensibl...

Inspired by a recent trip through Wyoming and Montana, this even-eighth-note ballad from the pen of Mike Tomaro beautifully conveys feelings of wide-open prairies and majestic mountains. Sensible rang...

Paying tribute to the great Thad Jones, this expressive ballad provides a perfect showcase for flugelhorn (or trumpet). The beautiful melody is supported by a lush harmonic pad, and the lyrical solo p...

Paying tribute to the great Thad Jones, this expressive ballad provides a perfect showcase for flugelhorn (or trumpet). The beautiful melody is supported by a lush harmonic pad, and the lyrical solo p...