Hal Leonard

One of the signature ballads from renowned horn band Tower of Power, this tune includes the famous trumpet solo introduction that is one of those magical moments that trumpet players dream about! The...

Feature a trumpet or flugel on this creative arrangement of a timeless standard. Written in a ballad style, this chart also features nice ensemble scoring and a brief very easy section in 3/4. This te...

This is probably Charles Mingus' best-known composition. Sy Johnson's updated chart is the authentic version as performed by the Mingus Big Band on the CD Blues and Politics.

Célébrez le centenaire de l'anniversaire du duc avec cette remarquable mise en musique facile de l'une de ses ballades les plus connues. La partition est bien conçue pour une interprétation efficace p...

From the Mingus Big Band CD Live In Time, this is one of the most creative charts in the band's book. Don't be fooled by the apparent normal sounds at the beginning, as this multi-styled production nu...

Written in an even 8th note ballad style, this smooth sounding original can be used to feature either an alto sax or trumpet soloist. Scored to sound full with beginning groups, this makes a nice chan...

From the 1960's Broadway production All American, this ballad has enjoyed wide popularity among jazz artists and has been recorded countless times. The beautiful melody and marvelous changes are blend...

Recorded by The Association in 1967, this tune became one of the signature ballads of the decade. This nicely scored arrangement features a trombone solo, the trombone section, and also a solo for alt...

Enregistrée par le groupe Styx en 1977, cette chanson s'ouvre sur une ballade rock avec un solo de saxophone alto. L'ambiance passe ensuite à une pulsation rock entraînante, avec les cuivres sur les a...

Mike Tomaro's tasteful rendering of this classic ballad from Alec Wilder features subtle reharmonizations and a lush orchestration. Includes solo space for trumpet and piano.

Composed by George Harrison and recorded by the Beatles on Abbey Road, this has become one of the most enduring ballads of the rock era. With a beautifully constructed melody and rich harmonic structu...

Here is a beautifully scored version of Whitney Houston's popular ballad from 1985, her first recording to reach #1 on the pop charts. Mark passes the melody around to different sections, but the styl...

Recorded in 1972, Chick Corea's Return to Forever album is recognized as one of the landmark albums of jazz fusion. Along with the jazz standard 'La Fiesta, ' the mesmerizing ballad introduced on this...

From Marvin Hamlisch's landmark musical A Chorus Line, here is the well-known ballad 'What I Did for Love' in a creative and appealing setting for young bands. Written in a medium slow Latin style, it...

Composed in the 1940s, here is a magnificent rhapsodic treatment of this classic jazz ballad. Mike skillfully features all sections of the band in this lush and flowing arrangement.

Mark Taylor has crafted a unique version of this familiar hit originally recorded by The Beatles. After a gentle ballad-like intro, the style shifts to jazz waltz featuring a tenor sax soloist. Along...

This wonderful classic ballad recorded by Stevie Wonder is set here as a feature for tenor sax. Beautifully accompanied by piano only in the beginning, a mellow accompaniment follows (with flugels and...

Bring pure romance and timeless elegance to the stage with "The Nearness of You," one of the most famous and soulful jazz standards of all time. This masterful Hal Leonard arrangement presents the cla...

Composed in 1970, A Song For You has over the years become one of Leon Russell's most popular songs; recorded by countless artists including Peggy Lee, Michael Bublé, Ray Charles, Whitney Houston, Are...

Avec sa mélodie envoûtante et sa structure harmonique novatrice, ce standard du grand Thelonius Monk devrait figurer dans toutes les discographies de jazz. Cet arrangement alterne avec aisance entre d...

Avec sa mélodie envoûtante et sa structure harmonique novatrice, ce standard du grand Thelonius Monk devrait figurer dans toutes les discographies de jazz. Cet arrangement alterne avec aisance entre d...

Cette ballade classique et émouvante, composée en hommage au grand Clifford Brown, est parfaitement arrangée pour un petit ensemble de jazz. Elle comporte des passages en solo pour trompette.

Cette ballade classique et émouvante, composée en hommage au grand Clifford Brown, est parfaitement arrangée pour un petit ensemble de jazz. Elle comporte des passages en solo pour trompette.

This Elvis Presley classic is arranged here in the style of a rock ballad and features a short written-out trumpet solo in the beginning. The melody is skillfully woven between all sections of the ban...