Big Band pour débutants

An exceptional ballad feature for alto sax or trumpet/flugelhorn that's perfect for contest or concert. The solo and rhythm section parts are completely written out. Ranges are modest (solo trpt. neve...

Paul Clark’s "Comfort Zone" is a super-hip laid-back jazz ballad featuring a trumpet, alto, tenor and trombone quartet trading off with great ensemble sections. Numerous abrupt dynamic changes really...

Inspirée par Giant Steps de John Coltrane, cette ballade au swing lent présente une mélodie simple sur une structure d'accords assez complexe (avec voix pour la section rythmique si elle ne joue pas d...

Inspired by John Coltrane's Giant Steps, this slow swing ballad features a simple melody over a fairly complex chord structure (voiced for rhythm section if not playing changes). Evoking images of dar...

Inspired by John Coltrane's Giant Steps, this slow swing ballad features a simple melody over a fairly complex chord structure (voiced for rhythm section if not playing changes). Evoking images of dar...

Jazz pianist Errol Garner wrote this classic ballad. Everyone will recognize this unforgettable melody as you show off your lead alto sax and first trumpet in the solo spotlight. Designed for younger...

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 ballad at the medium easy level is the perfect showcase for your alto soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change of pace chart. Starting as a ball...

Every concert or festival program needs a great ballad that features a talented member of the band. This delightful piece features alto saxophone, and is written so that the melody is situated in the...

Even eighth ballad written to allow multiple soloists. By leaving out the appropriate section part and substituting the Opt. Solo part, you can feature Alto, Trumpet, Tenor, Trombone, Guitar, Flute or...

This arrangement is easier than the Pro version. It is a step lower and only one chorus long. Pat plays this at just about every concert of the Group. It is on the First Circle LP. The featured solo c...

Rich DeRosa, Professor of Jazz Composition at the University of North Texas, has written an exquisite ballad in dedication to Neil Slater (UNT Jazz Studies chair and director of One O'Clock Lab Band,...

Rich DeRosa, Professor of Jazz Composition at the University of North Texas, has written an exquisite ballad in dedication to Neil Slater (UNT Jazz Studies chair and director of One O'Clock Lab Band,...

As recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra, 'Heidi' is the 3rd movement of the Impressions of Berlin suite. A gorgeous solo feature for alto saxophone throughout, this piece builds from a quiet beginn...

This may be one of the most beautiful compositions Sierra Music has ever published. One of the last original pieces composed by the late Fred Sturm, and as sensitively arranged by David Springfield as...

This is, unquestionably, one of the most beautiful ballads ever written. And this arrangement really takes advantage of the richness of the Kenton Sound. This chart captures that wonderful feeling of...

A beautiful, concise, yet elegant ballad, Bob Curnow once again turns one of Pat Metheny's amazing compositions into an arrangement meant for a big band. Don't Forget (Renato's Theme) features a few s...

Here is a wonderful section feature for saxophones in a ballad style. Fred has written a beautiful melody and harmonies without making the music difficult to play. Very limited brass ranges and no imp...

Derk's Works' ist eine modale Bluesnummer für Nachwuchs-Jazzbands. Die Hauptmelodie ist in einen eingängigen Latin-Rock-Groove verpackt und steht einer wiederkehrenden Bridge-Passage im Swingstil gege...

Jedermann kann sich in die Situation hineinversetzen, für eine dieser 'frühmorgendlichen-noch-vor-der-Schule'-Proben aufzustehen, aber für diese leckere Bluesnummer von Andy Clark wird sich das frühe...

Ce superbe tableau couvre toutes les bases ! Joué autour de 148 BPM avec un solo de ténor suggéré et une gamme de trompette solo jusqu'au sol écrit en haut de la portée. Une intro entraînante laisse p...

Mike Kamuf, directeur d'un collège et trompettiste de jazz, propose ce blues à tempo moyen sur un rythme de shuffle. Après une ouverture avec un grand ensemble, la partition s'oriente vers une mélodie...