Set in the famous Basie ballad style, Gentle One will be a wonderful experience for jazz ensembles and audiences. Careful scoring makes this chart secure to perform and enjoyable for all to rehearse. Trumpet 4 and Trombone 4 are optional, making this a perfect chart for a band with incomplete instrumentation. A written piano solo is provided and the rhythm section parts are fully notated. This chart will be a hit with bands of all levels; its musicality shines through! Written ranges: trumpet F5 (opt. G5), trombone F4.