Kendor Big Band-Noten

Rich ensemble writing, a resonant swing melody, and written or ad lib solos for all earn this street-smart blues high marks for accessibility and programming appeal. Ideal for advancing groups, a guit...

This driving shuffle original comes from a recent recording of the H2 Big Band entitled You're It! (Jazzed Media 1053). The band features the writing of Dave Hanson and is co-led by acclaimed jazz tru...

Recently recorded by the H2 Big Band on You're It! (Jazzed Media 1053), this driving shuffle for proficient groups is imaginative, skillfully orchestrated, and harmonically unique. Solo space is provi...

This new advanced level edition is taken directly from the original ink parts that were on the stands at the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra (now the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) debut performance in...

This advanced level edition is taken directly from the original ink parts that were on the stands at the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra (now the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) debut performance in Febr...

This moderate shuffle recalls the energetic hand-clapping tradition of a church camp meeting, and the energy level stays strong throughout. This 8 bar blues in the key of Db, is playable by advanced l...

This moderate shuffle recalls the energetic hand-clapping tradition of a church camp meeting, and the energy level stays strong throughout. This 8 bar blues in the key of Db, is playable by advanced l...

This arrangement calls for a very lazy feel. Keep saxes quietbehind the piano solo (measures 21-25), and work on the split triplets in measures 35-36 since they offer a great opportunity to produce so...

This arrangement calls for a very lazy feel. Keep saxes quiet behind the piano solo (measures 21-25), and work on the split triplets in measures 35-36 since they offer a great opportunity to produce s...

The first 12 measures of this chart require good balance and presence from the rhythm section (preferably electric). A nice and full dynamic change at measures 29 and 61 is necessary, and the saxophon...

The first 12 measures of this chart require good balance and presence from the rhythm section (preferably electric). A nice and full dynamic change at measures 29 and 61 is necessary, and the saxophon...

The first 12 measures of this chart require good balance and presence from the rhythm section (preferably electric). A nice and full dynamic change at measures 29 and 61 is necessary, and the saxophon...

In this appealing straight-8ths original for developing groups, the written solo for tenor sax takes center stage. Rhythm section parts are notated, and using electric guitar, piano and bass will help...

In this appealing straight-8ths original for developing groups, the written solo for tenor sax takes center stage. Rhythm section parts are notated, and using electric guitar, piano and bass will help...

In this appealing straight-8ths original for developing groups, the written solo for tenor sax takes center stage. Rhythm section parts are notated, and using electric guitar, piano and bass will help...

This arrangement combines two styles -- straight 8ths and a jazz 4/4 feel.

This arrangement combines two styles -- straight 8ths and a jazz 4/4 feel.

This arrangement combines two styles -- straight 8ths and a jazz 4/4 feel.

The attitude of this chart is similar to a television commercial -- play with steady rhythm and good balance, but not much dynamic range. The drummer must play with a strong attitude and use his/her p...

The attitude of this chart is similar to a television commercial -- play with steady rhythm and good balance, but not much dynamic range. The drummer must play with a strong attitude and use his/her p...

The attitude of this chart is similar to a television commercial -- play with steady rhythm and good balance, but not much dynamic range. The drummer must play with a strong attitude and use his/her p...

Paying tribute to the wonderful music created by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays in the 1980's and 90's (notice the wordplay in the title), this driving original for medium advanced bands features an energe...

Paying tribute to the wonderful music created by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays in the 1980's and 90's (notice the wordplay in the title), this driving original for medium advanced bands features an energe...

Paying tribute to the wonderful music created by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays in the 1980's and 90's (notice the wordplay in the title), this driving original for medium advanced bands features an energe...

This modern straight-eighth feel chart for advancing groups will showcase the ability of your band to sustain a strong sense of time throughout. The lengthy solo section vamps on two chords for an imp...