As recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra, Heidi is the third movement of the Impressions of Berlin suite. A gorgeous solo feature for alto saxophone throughout, this piece builds from a
This beautiful ballad from the pen of George Shutack is the perfect showcase for your trumpet or alto sax soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change of pace chart. The
Here's a very tasty rock ballad that can feature either alto sax or trumpet soloists with accessible, written solos. Just Before I Close My Eyes continues to be a top seller year after year.
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
Spanish for "butterfly," Mariposa is a solo ballad feature for alto saxophone written in a contemporary rock style. It also features a reggae-style section for solos. Delightful!
Feature your alto sax or trumpet/flugelhorn soloist on this contemporary ballad with a subtle touch of rock built in. This exceptional and accessible chart features lush backgrounds that will make
Here's a tasty rock ballad that's a great way to feature aspiring trumpet or alto saxophone soloists. The sensitive ensemble writing provides plenty of support for the soloist, while the fully-scored
A straight-eighth jazz ballad solo feature for alto saxophone, My Dear features lush ballad sections at about 64 bpm and two double-time swing sections at around 128 bpm. The alto solo part is
With a haunting melody, this minor-key ballad is the perfect feature for promising alto saxophone or trumpet/flugelhorn soloists. The featured solo part is fully written, although some embellishment by the
Wow! This beautiful swing ballad features alto sax throughout and includes written parts for the solo sections, fills and a cadenza at the end of the chart, or you can just let the soloist wail. Also
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
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