Balades pour big band

RECORDED BY FRANK SINATRA WITH DUKE ELLINGTON ARRANGED BY BILLY MAY Here is another classic Billy May arrangement from the Francis A. and Edward K. record from 1967. Frank Sinatra, at the tail end of...

This is one of a series of arrangements written by Nelson Riddle for Ella Fitzgerald focusing on the Gershwin songbook. These arrangements constitute some of the most famous settings of classic songs...

This is one of a series of arrangements written by Nelson Riddle for Ella Fitzgerald focusing on the Gershwin songbook. These arrangements constitute some of the most famous settings of classic songs...

This is one of a series of arrangements written by Nelson Riddle for Ella Fitzgerald focusing on the Gershwin songbook. These arrangements constitute some of the most famous settings of classic songs...

This sultry and lush arrangement was written by Nelson Riddle for Ella Fitzgerald's 1962 album 'Ella Swings Gently with Nelson.' This is a studio orchestra arrangement featuring a string section along...

This is one of a series of arrangements written by Nelson Riddle for Ella Fitzgerald focusing on the Gershwin songbook. These arrangements constitute some of the most famous settings of classic songs...

Written in 1953 for Nat 'King' Cole, Billy May's arrangement of Angel Eyes does a wonderful job of both capturing and expanding upon the dark and sensual melody of what has become one of the most freq...

Released on Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington's 1965 collaboration 'Ella At Duke's Place,' this brief but lovely arrangement is a wonderful treatment of one of Billy Strayhorn's most tender and disar...

This lovely, heart-felt Christmas ballad medley was arranged by Frank DeVol for Ella Fitzgerald's 1960 album 'Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas.' Featured are the holiday standards We Three Kings a...

Doug Beach has crafted a dramatic ballad the features either Alto Saxophone or Trumpet. The haunting melody over minor changes will be an excellent showcase for your soloist. Doug uses a variety of co...

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...

This original is perfect for introducing younger jazz musicians to the swing ballad style. Distinctive harmonies and melodic integrity make this an ideal vehicle for teaching less experienced players...

Here's a ensemble ballad with an attractive melody, rich harmonies, and a solo for alto sax. This work for developing jazz ensembles is scored at the easy level and features Kendor Konvertible minimum...

Scored at the easy level, this even eighth note ballad will serve as ideal change-of-pace programming for developing jazz bands. Short written-out solos are provided for trumpet and piano, requiring n...

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...

A lyrical melody and beautiful harmonies combine to create a poignant showcase for trumpet or flugelhorn soloist (written lines included for soloists lacking improvisation experience). Lush voicings e...

This solid jazz shuffle will serve as a wonderful opener or closer for your next program. Solid ensemble writing and a strong melody will make it popular with players and audiences alike, and the open...

Written to commemorate the retirement of award-winning educator Jim Culbertson of Decatur, Illinois, this medium advanced chart opens with a lyrical theme that gives way to a medium double-time swing....

If you're in the market for a beautiful rock ballad featuring tenor saxophone, look no further. Answering the need for more tenor features for developing groups, the composer has penned a mysterious,...

Here's a great ballad for advancing groups that features alto saxophone soloist. The lyrical melody and rich harmonies combine to create a perfect setting for this showcase. Dedicated to California ed...

My Prayer est un chant typiquement doux de Miller, datant de ses premières années, transcrit ici par Alan Glasscock. Les saxos sont notés CAATT, le ténor 1 doublant également la clarinette dans l'intr...

White Cliffs of Dover est une jolie ballade swing vocale tirée du livre de Glenn Miller. Nous avons gardé cette partition fidèle à l'original, tout en augmentant les cuivres à 8 voix. Les solos origin...

Il s'agit d'une excellente transcription par Jon Harpin d'une composition de Neal Hefti magnifiquement conçue, écrite comme une ballade solo pour Marshal Royal. Si votre groupe dispose d'un joueur d'a...

La partition originale d'Ella Fitzgerald a été écrite pour un big band, avec beaucoup d'instruments à vent orchestraux. Jon Harpin a habilement adapté le concept original pour rendre le morceau jouabl...