Kendor Big Band-Noten

This is the sound and groove that helped define the Count Basie Orchestra for a decade. Medium swing, brass in bucket mutes and smooth as silk chord changes are at the heart of this chart. It flows al...

Sammy Nestico loved horses and many of the titles he chose for his music reflect that love...Hay Burner is a perfect example. Aside from being a great straight ahead swing chart, there is also a tip o...

This unique set of 17 warm-up pieces for the young Jazz Ensemble covers the essential rhythmic and harmonic elements found in two styles of Jazz: “even eighth note” (such as Latin Rock) and Swing musi...

Take a strong R&B groove, add a fun-to-play melody with a catchy hook, stir in some solid ensemble writing, and you have the recipe for a rock chart that will be a hit with students and audiences alik...

Eine eingängige Melodie, bluesige Harmonien und ein treibender Rockgroove versprechen in diesem mittel-leichtem Titel jede Menge Spielspaß! Jedes Set enthält optionale Stimmen für Flöte, Klarinette, H...

Ein 'cooler' Titel im Jazz-Rockstil der 1960er und 70er Jahre mit einem ansteckenden Groove, einer starken Melodie und viel Raum zum Improvisieren.

With an infectious bossa-rock groove, hip voicings and a strong melody, this chart is sure to be a hit on any concert. The open solo section (written or ad lib) for Alto Sax and Trumpet provides plent...

Standard jazz ensemble with opt. flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes Here is a rock ballad that is sure to find its way into the libraries of many developing jazz ensembles. This engaging origi...

Instrumentation: for 5 saxes, 6 brass and rhythm section (playable by 3 saxes, 3 trumpets, trombone, piano, bass & drums) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba, percussion (tambourine, wood block) &...

Reminiscent of the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan songs of the 1980's, this tuneful, fun-to-play adventure for developing groups features a variety of common rock figures and written or ad lib solos f...

This rock original utilizing a variety of rhythmic figures and a groove that is reminiscent of the popular Michael MacDonald and Doobie Brothers tunes of the 1980's. The solo section includes written...

This burning, high-energy samba will bring the house down, and is perfect as an opener or closer. Solo space (written or ad lib) is provided for alto sax, tenor sax or vibes and then trumpet or trombo...

The title of this vibrant Latin rock original for advancing groups refers to the close professional and personal association shared by Chuck Mangione and Gerry Niewood during their many years of worki...

This funky rock tune includes conservative ranges, fully written-out rhythm section parts, and repetitive rhythms which makes it playable by advancing groups through professionals. The piano has a sol...

This hard-driving Latin rock chart with a tuneful melody, strong backbeat, solid scoring and modest brass ranges will be a hit in any concert or contest venue. Ad lib solos are available for one or bo...

This chart is based on the chord changes to Black Orpheus and features solos for any instrument over the A section of the form along with melodic segments for all sections. It is a great way to introd...

Standard jazz ensemble (playable by 5 horns plus rhythm section) with opt. flute, clarinet & F horn Here is a great rock original for young bands. Effective use of basic rock figures and a catchy melo...

Here is a great rock chart at the medium easy level that everyone will get into. The driving groove sets up the catchy melody and as the chart builds the groove just gets stronger. Audience particip...

Das klangvolle'Steam Whistle' im'Funk/Rock Half-Time Feel' beginnt mit einem'Bang' und auch die bluesige Melodie lässt die Energie des Titels nicht abfallen. Das Solo für Altsaxophon über eine einfach...

Aufgenommen von Buddy Rich auf dem gleichnamigen Album. Wechselt zum Schluss in Swing. Soli für Gitarre und Tenor-Saxophon. Die Stimmen der Rhythmusgruppe sind nicht vollständig notiert (z.T. nur Akko...

A driving hip-hop groove, great ensemble writing and plenty of space for solos all combine to create a medium easy chart that will be a favorite of both the band and the audience. Standard instrumenta...

Commissioned by the Northwest Missouri All-District Honor Band, this funky tune for advancing groups features a swinging bass line fused with a half-time, hip hop groove. It includes a fun saxophone s...

A fun piece for advancing groups, this chart alternates between hip-hop and swing styles. Written or ad lib solos are included for alto, trumpet and guitar, and 3rd & 4th Trumpets double on flugelhorn...

This straight eighth chart for advancing groups features tenor saxophone and grooves from start to finish as it pays homage to two native South Carolinians, Chris Potter and Chris Bullock (Snarky Pupp...