One of the most moving pieces in the repertoire, Strayhorn's Blood Count is a beautiful and devastating alto saxophone feature.

A moving and respectful tribute to Cannonball Adderley, this alto sax and bass feature reminisces on the ballad and medium swing aspects of Cannonball's playing. The chart begins with a free modal bass

Day Dream is a beautiful alto saxophone ballad feature by the genius of Billy Strayhorn. The tempo is around 72 bpm and the instrumentation is five saxes, one trumpet, three trombones, piano,

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

Passion Flower was written in 1941 and first recorded by Johnny Hodges with a small group as arranged by Strayhorn. On the radio in 1945 the Ellington Orchestra performed a completely different