Swing Ballad. A big trumpet feature (naturally) and tenor sax feature. Quite tricky for Trumpet 1 and Tenor Sax 1, but other than that an easy chart. If you are looking for a first rate ballad Trumpet feature, look no further. This Harry James chart is a cracker. Adapted from the original version to suit a standard 5444 line-up and re-scored, removing the string lines, but retaining the flavour by adding tin-muted trumpet lines for extra tonal colour. HJ's part is written "as played", as is the Tenor solo, though your player can improvise a solo using the chords provided. The intro is written in 3:4 time, instead of the very rubato opening of the original. Although this time signature is not strictly accurate, it makes playing the intro much easier for the Piano and Bass and will avoid performance errors. The opening Trumpet line is cued onto the Piano part too, so that your player can slot in behind it easily. This chart is big, fat and lush, and offers a chance for one of your Trumpet players to really shine as a soloist. There are no sax doubles. Style: Swing Grade: Medium
