The timeless and beautiful Cootie Williams and Thelonious Monk classic is set here as a flugelhorn feature. The band and soloist get to stretch out some in a double-time interlude before returning to the

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

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

Transparent and gentle textures permeate this treatment of Jeff Coffin's lyrical South African-inspired jazz waltz. Commissioned by Jeff for the 2011 Massachusetts All-State Jazz Band, Bob Washut's

Featuring a tenor saxophone soloist, Curveball is in the style of the Ray Charles big band. It opens with huge ensemble brass and bluesy sax lines that switch in and out of a double-time swing

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,

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

From the acclaimed CD Basie & Beyond comes this emotional ballad for tenor or soprano sax that will touch the hearts of performers and audiences alike. Lush chords and a tender piano introduction set

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.

This colorful and easy-paced straight-eighth chart opens with a beautiful alto sax melody that sets the tone early amid lush backgrounds and harmonies. The melody then moves to the trombones and brass

As performed by Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show band, this wonderful arrangement by the late, great Tommy Newsom features trumpet throughout. There is marvelous ensemble writing set in a swingy ballad

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,

If you are looking for a challenge for your best trombonist, you’ve found it with this arrangement of the classic Thelonius Monk ballad.  A subtle accompaniment along with the compelling chord