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 beautiful ballad made famous by the great Etta James makes a perfect change of pace for any concert. Featuring a sultry tenor saxophone solo sprinkled with melodic replies from other sections and

Every band needs a Basie-style swing ballad and this chart fills the bill perfectly. Although the pianist is the featured soloist here, there are plenty of tasteful ensemble sections, as well as an

This funky pop rock ballad by George Michael has captured the hearts of a new generation and your students and audiences will instantly recognize the hook. The solo section features adlib or improvised

This hit from the group Twenty One Pilots starts off as an elegant ballad and heats up halfway through the chart to a powerful, exciting rock tune. There are no solo sections in this chart, but the drummer

This tender ballad stays very playable and makes the perfect choice for an elegant break from swing and rock charts for younger ensembles. Additionally, it features some great dynamic moments along

This laid-back and sultry ballad, set around 62 bpm, features a written alto sax solo that is wonderfully melodic with an optional section for improvisation in the key of F major. The full

This Hoagy Carmichael standard from has remained a staple for jazz musicians for almost a century. With its haunting melody and lush chord progression, this ballad treatment of the tune features your tenor

A laid-back, swinging ballad that's perfect for younger jazz bands, Sunset Serenade is reminiscent of the great Li'l Darlin'. This chart pays homage to the great big bands of the 40's