Mike Dana: Leichte Noten

We welcome California jazz educator Mike Dana to the Kendor family of writers with this spirited Latin original for developing groups. Containing reasonable ranges and rhythmic figures, plus an exciti...

This is a beautiful medium tempo (mm=132) bossa that works great for young bands. The melody is played first by alto/tenor/trumpet/bone (with optional guitar or vibes.) The soloist (any of the above)...

This relaxed (mm=108), hip (but not too hip!), Basie-style chart is a great vehicle for teaching your young band how to lay back. This is the perfect middle-of-the-set chart. There are short solos for...

This medium-tempo (mm=128) Bb blues shuffle is a great opener for your young band. Solo changes are included for alto, tenor, trumpet, a d trombone, and can be opened up to feature any other soloist....

Inspired by Homer Simpson's favorite day of the week, the VERY playable medium-up (mm=140) chart really cooks. A bluesy intro sets up the tasty 16-bar melody, played by altos and tenors. Solos are for...

Zoo is a hard driving medium-up (mm=156) opener that sounds hip, has an easy solo section, and will make your young band soung GREAT. The melody is played by altos and trumpets, with backgrounds added...

If you are searching for a great sounding, hip chart for young bands (with moose in the title), search no further. This chart has an infectious groove (hints of Steely Dan), very easy blowing changes...