Big Band pour débutants

The exciting and fun introduction moves to a big band swing and has a roaring finish that will have your developing group sounding like pros! The open solo section (written or ad lib) can be played by...

This solid original for developing groups contains all the great features we've come to expect from this talented writer. A series of musical motives are layered to create an interesting effect. Optio...

A pleasing melody with dense ensemble scoring, well-articulated swing figures, and a written or ad lib solo section for all make this fresh original a definite program winner for developing groups. A...

Featuring an appealing modal feel throughout and plenty of sectional and ensemble block voicings, this fast swing original assigns the written or ad lib solo to tenor sax. Great care has been taken to...

This holiday favorite is arranged in a light, uptempo, Count Basie style, and the classic swing band sound of unison saxes carry much of the melodic material. The piano gets to play the written solo m...

This hard-swinging, Basie style arrangement of the holiday favorite features a hip horns alone section, a fun saxophone/trombone soli and a richly scored, roaring shout chorus. The written or ad lib s...

Are you looking for a solid, sophisticated chart that is accessible to aspiring jazz musicians? Well, your search is over. Film writer Lennie Niehaus knows how to make developing players sound their b...

If you need a solid, accessible moderate swing chart for your developing jazz band, look no further. This one has lots of variety and developmental material that will strengthen the skill set of all p...

This swingin' blues for developing groups features a moderate tempo, written or ad lib solos for trumpet and alto, and a series of solo fills by the drummer that create a dramatic conversation with th...

This swing original utilizes a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts and includes a nice stop-time section as well as interesting chord progressions throughout. The solo se...

This solidly scored chart was originally recorded at the world famous Lighthouse Cafe by the Lennie Niehaus Octet on a compact disc entitled Sunday Afternoon At Hermosa Beach. This big band version fo...

Great writing in the Basie tradition is presented here for developing jazz musicians, featuring accessible brass ranges, notated rhythm section parts, and flexible instrumentation requirements. It eve...

First released in 1954, this easy-level setting of the 19th-century folk song popularized by Glenn Miller in 1939 begins with an 8-bar marcato intro before settling into the familiar medium swing groo...

Flatbush Flanagan est un morceau d'Harry James d'après-guerre qui repose sur un groove cool tout au long du morceau. Il comporte des solos pour la trompette 2 (improvisés) et le ténor 1 (tels qu'écrit...

The Irving Berlin standard in a bright straight ahead arrangement by Cy Payne. A full band intro gives a firm lead for the vocalist. Usual big band line up,plus optional 3 Flutes, 3 Bb Clarinets and H...

As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter, this is a medium slow Swing with more than a tinge of Gospel flavor. The trombone sec...

This chart is the exact, original one that Oliver Nelson wrote for his terrific L.A. band on the recording Live From Los Angeles. This was taken directly from his score. A wonderful, laid-back chart!...

This re-imagining of a classic holiday staple 'O Christmas Tree' will be a sure-fire favorite on your holiday concert! Influenced by the sounds of Latin America, this arrangement includes a fun montun...

Based on Beethovens Ode to Joy, arranger Victor Lopez begins with a hymn-style chorale then switches to a rock feel for the development. This chart has a nice rock groove, interesting harmony, no indi...

Just what you need for the holiday events, this swingin' chart on a holiday favorite is tasteful and easy to assemble. The melody is stated by 1st tenor sax and 1st trumpet, with written solos for tho...

You better watch out - this fine swing chart on the classic holiday favorite is easy to put together, swings, has a written trumpet solo, a sax soli, a nice shout chorus, and a modulation. Lead trumpe...

A beautiful and sensitive treatment of this superb holiday classic. This medium jazz waltz begins with an alto 1 melody. Then it shifts to the ensemble, followed by a written-out or ad lib tenor solo....

Looking for a tasty yet easy-to-assemble holiday chart? Check out this medium swing at 120 BPM with written solos for tenor sax and trumpet 2 with lead trumpet range up to written G on top of the staf...

A rock-jazz adaptation of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by a wonderful new arranger, Mike Smukal, this holiday chart is at a medium tempo that's a breeze to rehearse. Plenty of ensemble playing, modest...

We are pleased to welcome Clifton Jones to the Kendor Jazz catalog! This clever treatment of the familiar French carol Ding, Dong Merrily on High is sure to brighten any holiday program. Clifton does...