Kendor Jazz Foundations

The minor blues is an essential song form in the jazz language. This swing chart written at the very easy level provides the perfect vehicle to introduce this important form to developing players. Fea...

Diese Hommage an die Jazzlegende Buddy Rich ist eine wunderbare Möglichkeit, Ihr junges Ensemble mit einer der Ikonen der Jazzgeschichte vertraut zu machen. Der Blues-basierte Titel ist leicht zugängl...

This is a swinging excursion in C minor that the whole band will love. An interesting development section follows the main statement of the melody that builds into a great send-off for the solo sectio...

A driving Latin calypso feel provides the foundation for this very easy chart. The catchy melody and solid voicings will make this a favorite of the band and a hit with the audience. Scored for 4 horn...

Teaching opportunities abound in this straight-ahead swing chart at the very easy level. Solid swing figures, blues based changes and plenty of full ensemble work all combine to create a piece that ev...

Many of the famous Count Basie charts were built on riffs, or short melodic ideas that were repeated several times over the blues progression. This swing original at the very easy level is the perfect...

Ranges: F5 trumpet, Eb4 trombone Solos: FEATURES ANY INSTRUMENT Rhythm Section: NOTATED Instrumentation: 5 PARTS INSTRUMENTATION RHYTHM EXPANDABLE TO BIG BAND, PLUS 5 OPT. PARTS.

Bring the holidays on in a Latin fashion with this medley of three Christmas classics. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; O Christmas Tree and Jingle Bells are all arranged over a strong Bossa Nova groove....

Looking for a great change of pace chart for your next performance? No Way Out from the pen of George Shutack is the perfect choice. A driving Latin-rock groove, great ensemble writing and plenty of s...

George Shutack pulls out all the stops in this fun 'spy rock' chart. Very playable, this is sure to be a hit with your band and would be a great addition to any home concert or light performance.

The title says it all...this is truly A Crash Course in the Blues! Very well marked articulations, excellent rhythm section writing, solid scoring and idiomatic blues licks in the Brass and Saxes comb...

Bring the holidays on in a Latin fashion with this medley of three Christmas classics. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; O Christmas Tree and Jingle Bells are all arranged over a strong Bossa Nova groove....

Diese Hommage an die Jazzlegende Buddy Rich ist eine wunderbare Möglichkeit, Ihr junges Ensemble mit einer der Ikonen der Jazzgeschichte vertraut zu machen. Der Blues-basierte Titel ist leicht zugängl...

This is a swinging excursion in C minor that the whole band will love. An interesting development section follows the main statement of the melody that builds into a great send-off for the solo sectio...

It is essential that beginning jazz players gain an understanding of the swing idiom. This very easy original provides rich opportunities for teaching fundamental swing figures and also includes a spo...