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If you are looking for a a blues tinged shuffle that features all the sections of the band, you've found the right chart with The Biscuit Shuffle! The catchy riff that starts the chart is the figure t...

This minor blues in the hard bop tradition of Art Blakey and Cannonball Adderley was written for the 2020 District 8 Georgia Honor Jazz Band and is perfect for developing groups. The solo section is w...

This accessible original utilizes a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts. Designed to make developing groups sound their best, it derives its title from the 'back and fort...

This tuneful, accessible gospel tune for developing groups is sure to find its way into many big band folders. Opening with a short notated alto solo, it kicks into a strong groove that will energize...

Kendor is happy to welcome new composer Andrew Lesick to the catalog. The Gumshoe is a medium bright swing that features a written Piano solo off the top. Everyone gets a turn at the melody as the cha...

The title for this chart comes from the repeated eighth notes that occur on beat one throughout the piece. A swinging excursion in D minor that your students will have a great time playing. There is a...

This is a happy-go-lucky medium swing from the pen of composer Greg Yasinitsky that is sure to bring a smile to the face of everyone in the audience. A great melody, fun harmony and engaging rhythms a...

This delightful, breezy bossa has all the ingredients of a great chart...an engaging melody, a fresh harmonic approach and captivating rhythmic development. Written solos are included for Trumpet 2 an...

You'll definitely want to add this terrific Latin chart to your library for developing groups. The hard-driving groove will energize your band as it navigates through smooth melodies and a catchy osti...

A spirited Latin rock chart always serves as a great change-of-pace in programs where swing charts predominate. This one showcases all sections and contains an accessible melody. The solo section is d...

This swing chart for developing groups employs a tuneful melody and includes written or ad lib solo space for tenor saxophone, trumpet and trombone. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Grees...

Professional composer Carl Strommen has followed up his bestselling Line Drive with another great chart sporting a baseball title; this one refers to alternating two and four feels. As the chart repea...

Set in a moderate swing feel, this chart contains nearly everything a developing jazz ensemble needs to take their performances to the next level. Developmental material is offered in the first two ch...

Written for developing groups, this moderate swing original presents a wealth of teaching material at an accessible level. A tuneful theme leads to an open written-or-ad-lib solo section, followed by...