Partitions de Ballade chez Kendor Music

Commissioned by Dave Parker and the University of Portland Jazz Festival, this Count Basie style ballad features wide dynamic contrasts ranging from a whisper to a roar! It's an ideal piece for teachi...

When you're lucky enough to find the perfect ballad to feature your star trombonist, it's often the highlight of your concert. Los Angeles film orchestrator Bill Liston has penned the ideal vehicle to...

When you're lucky enough to find the perfect ballad to feature your star trombonist, it's often the highlight of your concert. Los Angeles film orchestrator Bill Liston has penned the ideal vehicle to...

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...

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...

Kendor continues its tradition of publishing accessible charts that have integrity and style with this cleverly titled original for advancing groups. Set in a warm, contemporary feel, this straight ei...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Performed and recorded by a host of jazz greats including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Chet Baker, Dave Brubeck and scores of others, this beautiful Burke/Van Heusen ballad allows for lots of creative...