For the Last Time is a nice and easy feature for a trombone soloist. In a bluesy swing ballad style, the features include independent lines for the ensemble, muted trumpets/flugelhorns throughout,

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

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

John Fedchock's chart on this Monk classic is an all-out trombone solo feature, though it also showcases the band's restraint and ability to shift dynamically between piano and fortissimo. The

Charlie Chaplin's 1934 tune featuring trombone soloist (trombone part is written up to high D). It starts subdued and swells to full ensemble shout before returning to the original mood. Instrumentation:

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