Balladen Noten

This is arguably Willie's best known chart..... a swinging, happy chart which allows for lots of blowing space. GREAT ensemble sections throughout. This chart has been played by bands all over the wor...

One of the things Johnny Richards did best was write gorgeous melodies (many just think of him as bombastic and obsessed with odd-meter things). This is one of those melodies, as recorded on the Back...

This is a beautiful ballad, exactly as recorded on the Rendezvous with Kenton album. It features solos for alto and tenor saxophones. This is a gorgeous theme in a lovely setting. 5-5-5-3

It is hard to explain the characteristic of this arrangement except to say that, even though Graettinger writes some very adventurous and futuristic textures and lines, you always know where and what...

An absolutely gorgeous Bobby Troup ballad which features trumpet and tenor sax. Beautiful use of the warm sax and trombone sounds so typical of Kenton. As recorded on the Standards in Silhouette CD. 5...

Graettinger arranged this standard in his most unusual way, using dissonance offset with the beauty of this gorgeous melody. It is a trombone solo pretty much throughout the entire ballad. Great writi...

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on 'Sketches on Standards', this is a superb alto saxophone ballad feature, as arranged by Russo for Lee Konitz. Russo employs a dark, brooding, beautiful sett...

Astor Piazzolla's music lends itself well to the big band idiom, and Fred Sturm is a masterful arranger for big band. As recorded on 'Libertango ! Hommage to Astor Piazzolla' (HR Big Band), this chart...

Bill Potts' arrangements for the recording 'The Jazz Soul of Porgy & Bess' are legendary. This medley is one of those charts, and it includes 5 different themes from Gershwin's masterpiece. There is s...

Stellen Sie Ihren Posaunensolisten in diesem ausdrucksstarken Arrangement dieser hervorragenden Melodie vor. Dieses Stück wird sowohl für die Spieler als auch für die Zuhörer ein großer Gewinn sein.

This impressive composition showcases your alto soloist. The underlying feel is a stunning and sophisticated ballad, but along the way there's a double-time jazz waltz and an engaging Latin-rock secti...

Commissioned by the North American Saxophone Alliance, The Prize is an incredible showcase for either tenor or alto sax. A hot contemporary ballad, intense latin/samba and straight-ahead jazz are all...

This fine rock ballad is a perfect showcase for your alto soloist.

Your tenor soloist gets the spotlight in this gorgeous, contemporary ballad. Very impressive both in competition and concert!

A bossa-ballad which spotlights your alto soloist.

A laid-back ballad in the Basie-Ellington tradition. Full-bodied ensemble style and a tenor solo.

Authentically written in today's style, this powerful rock ballad will be a welcome addition to your next concert.

This hauntingly beautiful ballad features your alto soloist and creates a mood perfect for your next program.

This beautiful ballad features your alto sax soloist all the way. Includes a double time ensemble including an outstanding sax section soli.

This striking ballad really lays well for jazz ensemble. It'll make a great choice for that upcoming performance!

A ballad showcase featuring any of three possible solos: alto, trumpet or trombone. Interesting harmonic and dynamic effects.

An excellent latin-rock ballad written in a refreshing modern style. Outstanding ensemble work.

A latin-rock ballad with reggae rhythms and fresh, mellow harmonies. Your trumpet (opt. flugel) soloist is spotlighted.

A beautiful and well-scored ballad featuring either trombone or tenor solo. A great change of pace for your program.

Great Basie-styled jazz ballad with the emphasis on some great writing.