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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 composition was written by Billy Strayhorn in 1963 and was first performed in Sweden on March 9, 1964. While on tour in Europe during that year Ellington introduced several pieces as "Impressions

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 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