Kendor Big Band-Noten

Commissioned by Evanston Township High School, this burning medium advanced original will make a great program choice. An abundance of wonderful ensemble writing combines with a strong melodic line to...

Style: DRIVING SHUFFLE Ranges: D6 trumpet, Bb4 trombone Solos: open solo section Rhythm Section: partially Instrumentation: standard

Try this slow, yet hard-swinging shuffle on your next big band outing. The bluesy sound emphasizes the groove, and is accessible for developing groups. Written especially for the Lincoln Middle School...

This driving shuffle with cool lines, surprising harmonies, great rhythm section hooks, and much more makes for a great opener for developing groups. The open solo section (written or ad lib) features...

Standard Jazz-Ensemble (für 9-17 Spieler) mit zusätzlichen Stimmen für Flöte, Klarinette Horn in F, Tuba und Vibraphon. Zu den Höhepunkten dieser gewinnbringenden und wohl artikulierten Swingkompositi...

Standard jazz ensemble with opt. flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes Description: This effective minor blues original is dedicated to the Bob Cole Conservatory at California State University, L...

Der 'Kool Kat Blues' enthält ein einfaches Swing-Thema der Saxophone mit typischen Einwürfen der Blechbläser, die das Ensemble durch den Shout-Chorus führen. Der Solist am Altsaxophon kann im Soloteil...

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...

Alternating between an easy "two" feel and a shuffle "four" this solid chart just sounds great. Composer Carl Strommen has a knack for making very playable charts sound full and appealing and there is...

Everyone needs an infusion of the blues now and then and this chart for medium easy groups delivers. With a swinging melody, ensemble work at all dynamic levels and an open solo section (written or ad...

As recorded in 1970 by the great Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their album Consummation (Blue Note), this funky blues shuffle in 5/4 opens with a repeated rhythm section vamp before horns are adde...

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album Road Time (RCA), this swingin' blues shuffle for experienced players has it all - strong ensemble choruses, sax and brass section...

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 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...

This trendy original features a funky rock groove that students will love to play over and over. Add to that a strong melody with solid ensemble voicings, and you have a chart that's ideal for develop...

Willkommen in der 'Funk Zone'! Der rasante Titel vereint die Harmonien von 'Killer Joe' mit dem Groove von Herbie Hancocks 'Chameleon'.

Your audiences will hop, skip and jump to this infectious funky jazz-rock chart for medium easy groups. With a catchy groove, hip voicings and a strong melody, this original is sure to be a hit on any...

Every program needs a change of pace piece, and this half-time funk shuffle is the perfect choice. The infectious groove creates a modern sound, while the melodic lines maintain jazz phrasing concepts...

Emulating the music of jazz greats Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri, this funky Latin original with a 3:2 clave groove features a trumpet section soli, a written or ad lib trumpet solo, and a roaring en...

Ranges: G5 trumpet, F4 trombone Solos: written or ad lib alto, tenor Rhythm Section: notated; guitar chord chart included Instrumentation: standard, plus 5 opt parts.

Mit 'Ciudad De Oro' ('Die goldene Stadt') hat Bob Washut ein funkiges Latin-Konzertstück geschaffen, das auf dem kubanischen Musikstil Timba basiert.

This chart conjures up mental images of driving on a curvy mountain road overlooking a picturesque desert valley. This exciting chart for advancing groups has a driving 12/8 funk feel that is sure to...

Given the widespread popularity of Jeff Jarvis' funk charts for big band, you're going to love this original for advancing groups. Solos are offered for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone, but...

This chart for advancing groups tips its hat to the likes of Tito Puente and Poncho Sanchez. Commissioned for the Arizona All-State Jazz Band, this funky cha-cha over modal changes provides solo oppor...

'Late In The Quarter' ist ein funkig-swingender Titel im 'New Orleans Feeling' mit einem großartigen Groove, eingängigen Call-and-Response-Abschnitten und viel Raum für Improvisation.