By Fred Coots. Arranged by Bob Graettinger. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Stan Kenton Orchestra Library Series. Ballad. Grade 5. Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music

By Johnny Mandel. Arranged by Hank Levy. Jazz Ensemble / Jazz Band. The Stan Kenton Orchestra Library Series. Ballad. Grade 4. Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music

Jazz Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: XC.EJE2304

Composed by Terry White. Jazz Exploration Series Grade 1.5. Swing ballad. Set of parts. Excelcia Music Publishing #EJE2304. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.EJE2304).

Soft and Easy is the perfect title for this laid back Swing-ballad. This is a wonderful way to introduce young musicians to this iconic Basie style. Once your band can play an accent on the and of one and fat (not rushed!!) quarter notes on beats three and four they will be well on their way to sounding great playing music in this style.

By Les Sabina. For jazz ensemble (Kendor Konvertible for 9-17 players) plus optional flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes. Jazz Gateway Series. Bluesy Ballad. Easy. Score and set of parts. Duration 3 minutes, 30 seconds. Published by Kendor Music Inc

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: AP.47517

Composed by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss. Arranged by Alan Baylock. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Band Series. Form: Ballade. Jazz. Score and Part(s). 98 pages. Duration 3:22. Alfred Music #00-47517. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47517).

UPC: 038081549019. English.

Everyone knows this song! A 12/8 groove played at 72 BPM makes this chart feel lazy and relaxed. Lead trumpet range is to A above the staff. No solos, just sweet ensemble all the way. (3:22).

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: AP.47517S

Composed by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss. Arranged by Alan Baylock. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Jazz Band Series. Form: Ballade. Jazz. Score. 12 pages. Duration 3:22. Alfred Music #00-47517S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47517S).

ISBN 9781470665340. UPC: 038081549026. English.

Everyone knows this song! A 12/8 groove played at 72 BPM makes this chart feel lazy and relaxed. Lead trumpet range is to A above the staff. No solos, just sweet ensemble all the way. (3:22).

By Carl Strommen. For jazz ensemble. Jazz Gateway Series. Bright Swing. Easy. Score and Set of Parts. Duration 2:50

Jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-4361-01

Composed by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (item CL.991-2015-01). Extra full score. Composed 2015. Duration 3 minutes, 15 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-4361-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-4361-01).

Sensational ballad feature for solo trombone or tenor sax. It begins simply in a minor key and keeps building to the key change (in major) and a huge, powerful finish. Rhythm section and solo parts are completely written out. A truly impressive and memorable chart at this, or any grade level. Gorgeous!

Composed by Paul Clark. For jazz ensemble. Grade 2.5. Score and parts. Duration 3 minutes, 15 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

Jazz Ensemble standard Jazz ensemble (Kendor Konvertible for 9-17 players) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes - Grade 2

SKU: KN.KEN60155S

Composed by Carl Strommen. Jazz Gateway. Kendor Music Inc #KEN60155S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.KEN60155S).

UPC: 822795601558.

Profe ssional composer Carl Carl Strommen has followed up his bestselling Line Drive with another great chart sporting a baseball titlethis one refers to alternating two and four feels. As the chart repeatedly switches between a buoyant half-note pulse and a driving swing feel, the result is reminiscent of the music of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Written or ad lib solos for trumpet and tenor create a combo-like setting within the big band context that's well within the grasp of developing groups. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 2:50.

Jazz Ensemble standard Jazz ensemble (Kendor Konvertible for 9-17 players) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes - Grade 2

SKU: KN.60747S

Composed by Les Sabina. Jazz Gateway. Kendor Music Inc #60747S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.60747S).

UPC: 822795607475.

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 most comfortable and resonant range of the instrument. The ensemble accompaniment is robust, though very accessible, and the band alternates between swing and straight eighth-notes, something that's very common in more advanced jazz ballads. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:30. Available in SmartMusic.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: KN.02601S

Composed by Sammy Nestico. Jazz Gateway. Kendor Music Inc #02601S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.02601S).

UPC: 822795026016.

In its original version, this contemporary ballad featured alto sax soloist -- here tenor sax is the star -- but the rich harmonic character and lyrical qualities of the professional version have been retained. Developing players will need to practice the split triplets since they give the tune its loose, relaxed feelingbut that work will be well rewarded at concert time. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued, and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. Duration 3:10.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: AP.26868S

Composed by Mike Smukal. Jazz Ensemble; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Jazz Ensemble. Jazz; Rock. Score. 12 pages. Belwin Music #00-26868S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.26868S).

UPC: 038081300108. English.

If I Could Fly Away is a lush ballad for solo tenor saxophone. Composer/arranger Mike Smukal weaves and contrasts minor and major harmonies and has created a superb chart for the younger player with lead trumpet range only to top line written F. The tenor solo is all written out and the rhythm section parts are very clear. An excellent vehicle for a young tenor sax player! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.