Kendor Jazz Combo Series

Penned by Brazilian songwriter Antonio Carlos Jobim in 1959, this famous bossa nova became a runaway American hit when sax artist Stan Getz and guitarist Charlie Byrd recorded it for their 1962 album...

As recorded on The Brecker Brothers album (Arista 4037) of 1975, this adventurous fusion tune features highly-charged syncopations, intricate figures and open solo space for any player(s). Use of the...

Performed and recorded by a host of jazz greats including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Chet Baker, Dave Brubeck and scores of others, this beautiful Burke/Van Heusen ballad allows for lots of creative...

Named after the location of a 1930's jazz and blues club near Birmingham, Alabama, and popularized by a bestselling Glenn Miller record in 1939, this great favorite of the swing era adapts very well t...

This popular 12-bar blues from the 1952 hit record by saxman Jimmy Forrest is great fun for all. After a tutti presentation of the tune, this arrangement features an open solo section that gives every...

This popular Edward Heyman and Johnny Green standard is arranged here in a Latin songo style that alternates with swing. Contemporary Latin rhythms coupled with Art Blakey-style horn writing make for...

Featuring an expandable solo section for any or all horns and partially notated parts for the rhythm section, this easy swing setting of the famous Motown hit of the late 1960's practically plays itse...

This popular standard by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger has been arranged for medium level jazz combos in a relaxed bossa nova style. As with all charts in this series, the music is scored for three horn...