Kendor Jazz Journey

Inspired by the music Sammy Nestico wrote for Count Basie, this medium swing chart for advancing groups features the saxophones and trumpets in strong unison melodies. Naturally, it features written o...

Given the widespread popularity of Jeff Jarvis' Critical Mass and Honk, you're going to love his latest funk original for advancing groups. A solid funk groove coupled with a rich chord progression gi...

Here's the perfect follow-up to a high energy tune, namely an easy-going, feel-good bossa nova. This chart contains a combo featuring tenor saxophone, trumpet, and trombone that 'converses' effectivel...

Commissioned by the Missouri Unit of the International Association for Jazz Education for the 2006 Missouri All-State Jazz Ensemble, this authentic Latin original for advancing groups is truly a shows...

If you're in the market for an uptempo modal blues chart that is sure to light up your audience, Chill Factor is definitely up to the task. Written for advancing groups, this one has great chord chang...

This beautiful ballad features the ensemble and is truly a gem at this level. Lush harmony abounds and all the colors of the contemporary jazz ensemble are utilized. There is a short written Piano sol...

Distant Ridges is a dramatic, haunting ballad that features Alto Saxophone. The minor chord changes and light Rhumba feel combine to help give this music a distinctive flavor. The Alto solo is complet...

Commissioned by Dave Parker and the University of Portland Jazz Festival, this Count Basie style ballad features wide dynamic contrasts, ranging from a whisper to a roar! It's an ideal piece for teach...

This great new shuffle checks all the boxes: driving groove, intense ensemble writing, and vivid dynamic contrasts. Craig skillfully uses tension and release to create several high points throughout t...

If you liked Jamie Roth's blues chart It Is What It Ain't you will definitely want to check out this latest composition. Brimming with energy this piece will showcase the band's ability to create dyna...

One of the most famous (and beautiful) beaches anywhere is Varadero in Cuba. Listening to Michele's new funk tune, it is easy to envision the clear blue water and white sand stretching for miles.

Los Angeles-based jazz composer Jeff Jarvis has composed yet another tuneful funk chart for advancing groups that grooves from start to finish. This chart has all the characteristics that make Jarvis'...

Suitable as an opener or second tune in a festival set, the half-time feel of this hip-hop chart for advancing groups is sure to be a big hit with everyone! Trumpet and tenor sax solos can be played u...

Given the widespread popularity of Jeff Jarvis' Critical Mass, Honk, and Slingshot, you're going to love his latest funk original for advancing groups. A solid, catchy funk groove coupled with a rich...

Composer, jazz educator and Trumpet performer Jeff Jarvis has a proven track record writing exciting funk charts, and Get After It is the latest in his series of hits! Engaging harmony and thrilling B...

Crafted in the style of the legendary chart of Bill Holman's on Just Friends this new composition from Jack Cooper uses a unison line in the winds over a full chorus of the tune before it breaks into...

This is a straight-ahead swinger with more than a few twists and turns. As a 24-bar minor blues it has great solo changes with a modal feel. Solo space (written or ad lib) is provided for tenor sax, t...

Here is something different for your jazz band program - a groovy second-line tune with a tinge of contemporary jazz. Alternating with a swinging bridge, this chart delivers energy to your set!

Bossa mit einem frühen Klaviersolo sowie einem Duett für Trompete und Posaune gefolgt von zwei erweiterbaren Soloteilen für Posaune, Trompete und Tenor-Saxophon. Gegen Schluß bekommt der Pianist noch...

Inspired by the great music written by Billy Strayhorn for the Duke Ellington organization, this very accessible, yet harmonically inventive bossa for advancing groups features solo alto sax emulating...

Written in memory of Philadelphia jazz writer/educator Bill Zaccagni, this bebop original for advancing groups embodies many of Bill's favorite big band writing elements from the work of Shorty Rogers...

Commissioned by the 2006 First Jazz Ensemble at the Melbourne Youth Summer Music School in Australia, this accessible swing chart for advancing groups will make a great addition to your library. It fe...

While this swing original for advancing groups is a great choice for any concert, it's especially good for festival programs. Starting with a strong introduction and a Neal Hefti inspired melody, this...