Kendor Archive Editions

Recorded by Mark Colby on Tenor Reference (Hallway Records), this hard-swinging minor blues with a catchy melody, abundant ensemble work and an open solo section is perfect for developing bands. Sampl...

As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the Incredible Journey CD, this tune features the drummer in a series of short cameo fills that eventually culminate in an unaccompanied, expandable solo jus...

Recorded by the University of North Texas Lab Band, this medium advanced swing tune brings to mind the legendary collaborations of Gil Evans and Miles Davis. Written to portray the vibrant arts distri...

Recorded by the University of North Texas Lab Band, this medium advanced swing tune brings to mind the legendary collaborations of Gil Evans and Miles Davis. Written to portray the vibrant arts distri...

Recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the album of the same name, this exciting tenor feature showcases several call-and-response conversations between the soloist and band. The drummer also shares...

Momentum must be maintained at the designated tempo (quarter note = 240) to achieve the excitement that's intended in this dynamic original. Highlights include solos for trumpet and tenor, and rousing...

Scored for standard personnel at the medium level, this straight-ahead swinger written for Connecticut's Fairfield County Jazz Commission will make a great program opener or closer. Solo sections at r...

Scored for standard personnel at the medium level, this straight-ahead swinger written for Connecticut's Fairfield County Jazz Commission will make a great program opener or closer. Solo sections at r...

Written by one of the most creative and original writers of big band music in the world today, 'That' is the logical sequel to Neil Slater's composition, 'This'. Neil's masterful orchestration shines...

Written by one of the most creative and original writers of big band music in the world today, "That" is the logical sequel to Neil Slater's composition, "This". Neil's masterful orchestration shines...

Recorded by the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band on their Lab 2002 CD, much of the texture in this medium up-swing tune is dedicated to unison contrapuntal areas requiring a fluid, horiz...

Recorded by the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band on their Lab 2002 CD, much of the texture in this medium up-swing tune is dedicated to unison contrapuntal areas requiring a fluid, horiz...

Recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the album Incredible Journey, this laidback Basie excursion starts with a 32-bar (expandable) piano solo backed by bass and drums before the ensemble joins in....

In this delightful adaptation for augmented jazz ensemble, a grandiose introduction gives way to a solid, medium-tempo swing that will have all feet tapping. By using the full range of dynamics, the e...

In this delightful adaptation for augmented jazz ensemble, a grandiose introduction gives way to a solid, medium-tempo swing that will have all feet tapping. By using the full range of dynamics, the e...

Recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on the Grammy-nominated album March Of The Tadpoles, this swing excursion gives three soloists -- piano, trumpet (or flugelhorn), tenor sax -- am...

Recorded in 1971 by the Count Basie Orchestra on the album Have A Nice Day, this Nestico classic opens with a short ensemble blast at fortissimo-plus before two trombones (1st and 2nd) present the mai...

Recorded in 1971 by the Count Basie Orchestra on the album Have A Nice Day, this Sammy Nestico classic opens with a short ensemble blast at fortissimo-plus before two trombones (1st and 2nd) present t...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their Consummation album, this speedy bebop classic is a fabulous showcase for just about any number of soloists. A fully-voiced sax soli, rousing...

Recorded in 1997 on The Danish Radio Big Band Plays Thad Jones album in tribute to the years he worked with that group, this irresistible jazz waltz features great sax and brass solis, lots of ensembl...

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album Road Time, this feature for solo flute includes solo room for alto sax and piano as well. By contrasting a series of transparent,...

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album Road Time, this feature for solo flute includes solo room for alto sax and piano as well. By contrasting a series of transparent,...

Written for and dedicated to the great Doc Severinsen, this trumpet feature in a variety of styles -- expressive, swing, jazz waltz, samba -- provides two solo parts -- one as played by Doc, and anoth...

Dedicated to and recorded by trumpeter Nicholas Payton on 'Gumbo Nouveau' (Verve), this familiar melody takes on new life in this refreshing swing treatment by Doug Beach and George Shutack. Scored at...