Mittelschwere Noten von Kendor Music

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their album New Life, a slow rubato intro sets up the irresistible funky rock groove that makes this an enduring favorite with better bands. Tenor,...

Set in an uptempo swing style, this instrumental hit from the early 1960's works beautifully for flute quartet. Careful attention to articulations and dynamics will yield best results in all performan...

Have a 'run' with this grade 4 original as it takes you on a high energy journey through a city during rush hour, with a peaceful 'park' interlude before a return to the exciting, urban-style closing....

A sensuously slow and very funky work, this body percussion original features finger snaps, hand claps, thigh and tummy pats, and foot stomps to emulate a 5-piece drumset for each player. Each part co...

This fresh holiday arrangement features a quartet of instruments that, in the arranger's opinion (he's a trombonist!), produces the best harmonic sound. This lively setting will add spice to any holid...

Get ready to feel the energy, sense the drive, and dance to the "groove"! Complete with string SFX, a pizzicato motive break-down section, and optional hand percussion throughout, all help to create a...

Get ready to feel the energy, sense the drive, and dance to the 'groove'! Complete with string SFX, a pizzicato motive break-down section, and optional hand percussion throughout, all help to create a...

Written in two movements, this original for alto sax and piano explores many aspects of the ever-popular 12-bar blues form. The first movement in the key of C (concert) is moderately paced, while the...

Latin inspired passionate expression abounds in this grade 4 original, subtitled River Of Fire. The dynamic, tempo and textural contrasts, as well as soloistic opportunities will provide great materia...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra in 1974 for their Potpourri album on the Philadelphia International label, this highly expressive ballad opens with an unaccompanied 20-bar piano solo...

As recorded by Count Basie on the album I Told You So, this contemporary ballad in a slow swing groove features solos for piano, tenor sax, and trumpet (or flugelhorn). Tenor and trumpet also pair up...

As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on Incredible Journey, this gospel ballad is a full-length solo feature for tenor sax. It starts with a rubato intro in 4/4 before switching to 6/4, and goes ou...

features Tenor or Alto Sax

As recorded by the great Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album Suite For Pops, this ballad showcases the breathy sound of flutes, the mellow sound of short flugelhorn solos (written lines provid...

As recorded by The Vanguard Orchestra on their album Thad Jones Legacy, this expressive journey opens with a brief ensemble statement followed by a full-length piano solo, ensemble interlude, and a so...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album Suite For Pops, this second part of the suite spotlights solo flugelhorn in a beautiful ballad setting. Backed by warm woodwinds and expr...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2019 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble, this swinging blues chart will make a great addition to any program. Wonder...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra in 1974 on their Live In Tokyo album, this straight-ahead blues features solo space for piano, three trombones, and drums. Since the drum solo is unac...

As recorded by the Woody Herman Big Band on their 50th Anniversary Tour album, this medium blues opens with expandable solos for piano and bass before the dramatic full-band entrance. Then alto and tr...

Recorded the Bob Mintzer Big Band on their DMP album Spectrum, this crowd-pleasing chart in the great Basie tradition shines the solo spotlight on piano, with optional solo changes also provided for t...

Recorded by Phil Wilson on the album Live & Cookin' on the Outrageous Records label, this irresistible swing shuffle assigns solos to piano and trombone, with plenty of full ensemble work to boost exc...

This title track from the Grammy-nominated album recorded by Woody Herman's Thundering Herd is a medium-paced swing outing with solo space for trumpet and bari sax. A walking bass line, sax and brass...

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 exciting grade 4 arrangement of Joseph Achron's Hebrew Dance, Op. 35, No. 1, reflects the Jewish elements of his roots. The haunting, sorrowful Song features cello (or viola) and violin soloists,...

Driving grooves and asymmetrical melodic patterns break and turn to spin a festive, celebratory string dance in the Indian style that's all the rage! This piece takes advantage of every possible mediu...