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In the tradition of Neal Hefti's classic L'il Darlin, 3am is a warm ensemble ballad that opens with a brief written solo for piano and features improvised solos for muted trumpet and tenor sax. It

This powerful rock ballad, with its blues-tinged melodic and harmonic structure, is a great feature for developing alto saxophone or trumpet soloists throughout. The solo part is entirely notated with no

This easy bossa nova ballad makes a perfect change of pace that's easy to work up for your next concert. There are no solos in this arrangement. You will enjoy the evocative melody in the saxophones and the

This lush chart on Alone Together is a beautiful ensemble jazz ballad with a haunting melody and lots of interesting counterpoint and harmonies. Written with comfortable ranges and played

This haunting alto sax ballad is an excellent showcase for an emerging soloist. The background figures are beautifully scored to compliment the melody and the rhythmic figures give a strong and

Always Simpatico will take audiences through a unique and satisfying musical journey. The humble melody introduced at the beginning travels from section to section, building in intensity each time

This beautiful ballad is featured on Pat's recording Secret Story, and has been scored to highlight solo statements by the trumpet. It is a warm, pensive ballad with lush, moving harmonies in the Metheny

And Now You Know is a hauntingly beautiful ballad, with unique voicings, set in an ECM/Vince Mendoza style. Originally a guitar vehicle, it can also feature vibes or tenor sax with the optional

Jazz groups with a strong lead alto sax player will enjoy this ballad in film noir style. Its smoky harmonies and wistful melody are broken up with a double-time swing section before a powerful reprise at

Oh, yes! This is a superb setting of the iconic jazz ballad that features the alto sax star in your band. The alto solo is mostly written with opportunities to improvise around the melody, and the ensemble