Balladen Noten

This accessible ballad, penned during Thad's later years in Denmark, is a rubato study in full-band expression. It opens with fortissimo brass, transitions to a quiet midsection showcasing saxes/woodw...

Exactly as recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on their Tales Of A Courtesan album, this slow, bluesy swing feature for bass trombone or tuba also boasts sax and brass solis, an ens...

As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on Incredible Journey, this gospel ballad is a full-length solo feature for tenor sax. It starts with a rubato intro in 4/4 before switching to 6/4, and goes ou...

Scored for augmented jazz ensemble, this setting of the famous theme (a.k.a. Danny Boy) features legato woodwind flourishes and sustained brass chords. In his score notes, Nestico says that all real '...

features Tenor or Alto Sax

Commissioned by the Kentucky Music Educators' Association for its 2002 All-State Jazz Ensemble, this pensive tune featuring solo tenor should be played with an unhurried 12/8 feel. Except for two full...

Features Trombone

Recorded in 1971 by Buddy Rich on the album A Different Drummer, this beautiful, even-8ths ballad features cameo written solos for trumpet, alto sax, and trombone; lead alto takes the only improvised...

One of the most beautiful ballads that Neil Slater has ever written, Places has been in the North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band book for a number of years and was finally recorded on their CD Lab 2004. T...

As recorded by The Vanguard Orchestra on their album Thad Jones Legacy, this expressive journey opens with a brief ensemble statement followed by a full-length piano solo, ensemble interlude, and a so...

This beautiful, torchy jazz ballad in two tempos features solo trumpet throughout. Written lines with chord changes are provided for the soloist, and even though the solo lines are 'pretty,' they shou...

According to the score notes for this pensive adaptation, the key to a warm and colorful rendition lies chiefly in an exceptional emphasis on dynamics. Playing in a smooth legato style and with vibrat...

A gorgeous, introspective ballad adapted from the combo version recorded on Mike's latest CD, this solo feature for alto or soprano sax presents all member of medium-advanced bands with sufficient cha...

This beautiful ballad for developing groups features alto saxophone with an emphasis on lyricism and rich harmonies. A double-time section is included along with a solidly scored ensemble chorus, and...

This beautiful ballad scored for developing groups features 2nd Trumpet with an emphasis on lyricism and rich harmonies. The double time solo section can be played as written or ad lib. Featuring Kend...

This beautiful ballad for developing groups features alto saxophone with an emphasis on lyricism and rich harmonies. Solos may be improvised or played as written, and additional highlights include a d...

Distant Ridges is a dramatic, haunting ballad that features Alto Saxophone. The minor chord changes and light Rhumba feel combine to help give this music a distinctive flavor. The Alto solo is complet...

This classic big band alto sax feature was recorded on The Big Band Side Of Andrew Neu: Catwalk featuring Eric Marienthal. Beginning as a jazz ballad, it transitions to a double time swing for the wri...

Set in a warm, contemporary feel, this straight eighth ballad features the pianist on written figures and a flugelhorn soloist that improvises over lush chord changes. Voicings are clearly notated for...

This beautiful tenor sax feature was originally written for the Jaco Pastorius Word Of Mouth Band, then recorded in 1986 by the Mintzer Big Band on Camouflage (DMP). Playable by proficient groups, it...