A devastatingly beautiful ballad, this alto saxophone solo feature is one of the most evocative melodies in Ellington's repertoire. Only two-and-a-half minutes long, it is sure to be a crowd favorite. As

Transcribed and edited by Christopher Crenshaw. For jazz ensemble. With notes on playing Ellington, a glossary of terms, and rehearsal notes. This piece is from Ellington's Black, Brown and Beige. As

One of Billy Strayhorn's most beautiful compositions, Chelsea Bridge features a beautiful muted brass line, a tenor sax solo, and an expressive and difficult saxophone section soli.

Here is a wonderful alto saxophone ballad feature by master composer Patrick Williams. Optional woodwind doubles are for alto flute and clarinet and there are optional parts for two horns in

You simply cannot go wrong with this Matt Harris chart on this great jazz ballad ideally set as a tenor sax solo feature! The tempo is about 98 bpm with the tenor solo written and improvised.

Kris Berg has composed a beautiful, sensitive and mature solo feature for B-flat, E-flat instruments or trombone. The ensemble is equally important in this setting at around 74 bpm that transitions

Gerald Wilson is known for richness and color in his compositions and arrangements while maintaining a contemporary and modern sound.  Here is his original and beautiful ballad guitar feature.

One of the most moving pieces in the repertoire, Strayhorn's Blood Count is a beautiful and devastating alto saxophone feature.

As recorded by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, this is a luscious alto sax ballad feature at 74 bpm. It's a lyrical vehicle with rich harmony and textures, soaring ensemble figures, and

As recorded by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band on the CD That's How We Roll, but minus the woodwind doubles, saxes only. Arranged for flexibility, it's a beautiful solo feature for C instruments, alto sax,

Arranged especially for the USAF Airmen of Note, this alto sax ballad feature is outstanding in every respect. The introduction features the trombones, followed by the alto solo with piano, development,

Here's an outstanding Kenton-style ballad that showcases the lead trombone and the trombone section. The chart builds during a 12/8 section which makes it an even stronger choice as an excellent ballad