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Voici la ballade de belle amour de Titanic enregistrées par Céline Dion. Graphique sensible de Roger comporte un solo de Saxophone Alto à la notation haut et habile dans l'ensemble. Ce n'est un must pour votre prochain concert ! / Jazz Band

Skillfully arranged in an authentic Glenn Miller style (and recorded by the Glenn Miller Alumni Band on ?In A Christmas Mood?) this outstanding medley includes the holiday favorites O Holy Night (in a jazzballad style) Joy to the World O Little Town of Bethlehem and an up-tempo swing version of Deck the Hall. Wonderful sounds from the swing era of the '40s in an entertaining holiday setting.

Alt sax feature-Few jazz ballads have been performed as consistently as this Thelonious Monk gem. Mike's version is a solo vehicle for alto sax and includes a double time feel that alternates with the traditional ballad tempo. Beautiful lines andstriking harmonies help create a real standout arrangement.

Professional Editions – Grade 5Few big band standards have a recognizable hook as strong as this time–tested Woody Herman theme song. Here's the authentic edition opening with the famous ensemble riff followedby a parade of soloists. The full ensemble closes it out with the trademark half-step modulations. The swing era at its best!

Here is a wonderfully sensitive jazz ballad that features a tenor sax soloist throughout. Mark uses woodwind doubles (optional) and lush harmonies with muted brass textures in creating this stunningly beautifulwork.Recorded by the Bias BigBand at Bias Studios Springfield VA – Bob Dawson engineer

Woody Herman made this tune famous with its lush ballad style. This excellent arrangement for young bands features the entire sax section as well as a brief written solo for alto. Nicely scored to sound rich and full for the entire ensemble.

From Marvin Hamlischs 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 includessolos for trumpet andalto sax.

A study in contrasts this dynamic chart features a blazingly fast swing tempo that alternates with sections in a very slow ballad style. The flexible solo section allows you customize this chart to fit the needs of your band. Recorded live by the Mingus Big Band

Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble-A patriotic anthem for the ages this contemporary ballad by Lee Greenwood has already established itself as a standard. Beautifully scored for a vocal soloist this arrangement makes a powerful statement for singer and band alike.

Recorded by Trombone Shorty on his 2011 album For True and featuring Rebirth Brass Band and 5th Ward Weebie this hot tune has a funky New Orleans style groove with a moderate tempo and catchy riffs. The trombones get the spotlight to start with followed by tight ensemble playing and later space for a trombone soloist.

Possibly the greatest and best-known movie Love theme of all time the theme from ‘Love Story’ (subtitled ‘Where Do I Begin’) has become an absolute timeless classic of cinema. Naohiro Iwai has taken this melody and crafted a Jazz harmonic ballad edition featuring many of your band soloists. A definite must for all Film music concerts or for any occasion where romance and love befits.

A study in contrasts this dynamic chart features a blazingly fast swing tempo that alternates with sections in a very slow ballad style. The flexible solo section allows you customize this chart to fit the needs of your band.

Available again here is Frank Mantooth's classic chart from 1987 as performed by the Ashley Alexander Big Band on Seems Like Old Times. Let your piano player show off with this stunning ballad arrangement by the recognized master of keyboard voicings and harmonic substitutions. The woodwind doubles on flute and clarinet are optional and the piano part is completed voiced out.

Big Band-The title track from Chico's new CD 'Pure Emotion' (Milestone MCD-9239-2). This lushly scored ballad features Alto Sax in a fully written out solo.