Jazz-Noten von Kendor Music: Meilensteine für Musiker und Ensembles

This essential book for jazz ensemble auditions, recitals, festivals, and lessons includes 20 etudes based on the changes to popular jazz standards so players learn to improvise over the chord progres...

This essential book for jazz ensemble auditions, recitals, festivals, and lessons includes 20 etudes based on the changes to popular jazz standards so players learn to improvise over the chord progres...

for Bells/Field (or Tenor)Drum, Xylophone (or Marimba, Vibes)/Woodblock, Timani (2)/Triangle, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, and Cymbals

Leftovers just got better with this grade 2 piece based upon a 12-bar blues pattern. It offers both pizzicato and arco playing, challenging syncopated jazz rhythms, and a traditional big-band-like 'sh...

George Gershwin completed Rhapsody In Blue in 1924, and it was one of the first orchestral works to fuse together blues, jazz and classical styles to create a distinctly American orchestral sound, and...

We welcome George Frueh to the Kendor family of writers with this western style blues original that lets young groups experience the fun of playing in the swing style. Written in the key of D major, i...

This upbeat, rock-style piece featuring three themes was written to portray an adventurous journey or escape. Driving rhythms, major and minor tonalities, and fun-loving parts for all are features. Du...

These jazz collections contain ten original solos and feature a variety of key signatures, tempi, and styles to interest and challenge players. The solos are primarily scored in the swing style, inclu...

These trios include a variety of tempi, key signatures, and all parts are featured throughout. The voicings are spread, often in triads, and some tone clusters are judiciously used.

Lennie Niehaus, former featured alto sax soloist and arranger for the Stan Kenton Orchestra has composed this grade 4+ original for S(A)ATB saxophone quartets. This contemporary quartet is written in...

This grade 4 quartet is a fun, uptempo piece featuring bebop inspired melodies and richly scored harmonies designed to showcase saxophonists at their best. Duration 2:45.

This jazz standard by Jerry Gray, was originally recorded by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra. This grade 3 arrangement is written for 2 Eb Altos, Bb Tenor, and Eb Baritone Saxophones.

AATB Saxophones This big band classic made famous by the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1939 is presented here for AATB saxophone quartet and retains all the excitement of the swing era. Bluesy riffs, walk...

As the title implies, this AATB saxophone quartet arrangement of the great Duke Ellington tune does have that swing. There is a great deal of vertical writing using interesting chords, some duets, sol...

First published in 1964, this colorful work in two movements - 1. The Demure (expressive), 2. The Delightful (scherzando) - features the irresistible melodies and rich harmonies for which Sammy Nestic...

This popular tune composed by Billy Strayhorn is adapted for grade 4+ AATB saxophone quartet. It contains many elements from the original Duke Ellington recording, including the introduction that Duke...

Here's one to ensure your swing chops are in good working order. Commissioned by noted jazz educator Dr. John Bradley, this chart is a wonderful vehicle for sharpening both ensemble and solo skills. W...

This jazz samba will provide any medium level program with a welcome change of pace. The strong melody is orchestrated beautifully and the chart also provides solo space for your featured soloists (wr...

Looking for a great opener or closer for your next gig? This medium level chart is a spirited shuffle that is guaranteed to get the band and the audience grooving. Lots of catchy figures, powerful ens...

'Foo Birds Of A Feather' ist eine Auftragskomposition der Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association für das'2016 All State Jazz Ensemble' und ermöglicht eine Menge zu lernen. Die Kombi...

Ranges: Eb6 trumpet, A4 trombone Solos: ad lib alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone Rhythm Section: notated Instrumentation: standard.

Commissioned by the jazz division of the Illinois Music Education Association for the 2021 Illinois All-State Honors Jazz Band, this Kris Berg chart at the medium advanced level will be an exciting ad...

Ranges: G5 trumpet, G4 trombone Solos: written or ad lib alto, trumpet Rhythm Section: notated; guitar chord chart included Instrumentation: standard, plus 5 opt parts.

A guaranteed way to engage an audience is to play a powerful shuffle chart - this one is the perfect choice. An added feature is the 'a cappella' horns-alone passage in the middle of the piece. A rich...

This breezy bossa nova for developing groups employs a tuneful melody, a sophisticated chord progression, and a solid orchestration. It includes written or ad lib solos for trumpet and trombone, and a...