Kendor Jazz Foundations

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...

Standard jazz ensemble (playable by 5 horns plus rhythm section) with opt. flute, clarinet & F horn In the style of the great Count Basie, 'Blues Train' is full of wonderful teaching opportunities for...

In the style of the great Count Basie, this chart is full of terrific teaching opportunities. Simple but effective ensemble writing, blues-based changes, and a swinging groove make it a winner. Writte...

Featuring any melodic instrument in the solo role, this chart that pairs an infectious melody with gospel-flavored harmonies will be the highlight of any concert program. Written or ad lib solos for a...

Style: SWING Ranges: F5 trumpet, E4 trombone Solos: written or ad lib for all Rhythm Section: notated Instrumentation: 5 parts plus rhythm, expandable to big band, plus 3 opt. Parts

Any member of your group can be featured in this medium swing chart from Doug Doug Beach and George Shutacksolo parts with written lines and chord changes are provided for any instrument. The title is...

Since its inception, the Jazz Foundation Series has provided great music that can be played with virtually any combination of 4 horns and rhythm section up to a full big band. This swing chart feature...

Since its inception, the Jazz Foundations Series has provided great music that can be played with virtually any combination of 4 horns and rhythm up to a full big band. Featuring great ensemble work a...

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...

This fresh original serves as the perfect introduction for developing jazz players to the all-important blues form since the melody features just five notes! Using those same notes as the basis for im...

Standard jazz ensemble (playable by 6 horns plus rhythm section) with opt. flute, clarinet & F horn Call and response has always been an important part of the jazz idiom. Here's a chart that can featu...

In this swinging celebration of the great call-and-response tradition, the featured soloist (any instrument) makes a statement and the ensemble answers. Later they switch roles, making this very easy...

This very easy level, straight-ahead swing chart will provide young musicians the experience of playing a composition built around modal music. Basic swing figures further enhance the teaching opportu...

This very easy level, straight-ahead swing chart will provide young musicians the experience of playing a composition built around modal music. Basic swing figures further enhance the teaching opportu...

Here is the perfect combination of an infectious melody, great scoring and many of the swing figures that are essential for young players to learn. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandabl...

Here is the perfect combination of an infectious melody, great scoring and many of the swing figures that are essential for young players to learn. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandabl...

Feature any instrument in your group on this swinging chart. The soloist is surrounded by full ensemble work, and an open solo section provides space to stretch out (written or ad lib). Scored for 4 h...

A riff-style melody reminiscent of early Basie tunes, blues-based changes, and an open solo section are the winning ingredients in this very easy swing chart. Written or ad lib solos for all are inclu...

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...

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...

Many of the famous Count Basie chart 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...

Feature any two players in your band on this chart that pays tribute to the great Oliver Nelson. Parts are provided to allow the choice of virtually any pairing of instruments on the featured duet. Rh...

Here is the perfect combination of an infectious melody, great scoring and many of the swing figures that are essential for groups at the very easy level to learn. The approachable blues changes in F...

Swing in der Tradition des Count Basie Orchestra. Beispielsolos sind für alle Instrumente enthalten. Spielbar ab vier Bläser und Rhythmusgruppe.

Inspired by the music of the great Count Basie Orchestra, this is a perfect vehicle for teaching the swing idiom. It features a riff-based tune, lots of full ensemble work, and blues changes. Sample w...