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These six pieces were conceived as a tool to help the each jazz section refine their skills as a unit of the contemporary big band including balance, blend, articulation and phrasing. Optional rhythm...

Featuring scale, arpeggio, interval and pattern studies in all major and minor keys, this modern edition of the classic Baermann method reorganizes exercises according to key for a more logical study...

For aspiring jazz pianists who don't know what to play when they're given chord symbols only, this user-friendly, dictionary-style reference guide provides specific chords that can be played for all c...

This book lays the groundwork for strong voicings and voice leading by focusing primarily on II-V-I progressions - the most common chord progression in jazz. There is also a section containing melodie...

Written by one of the world's most accomplished snare drum and drum set artists, Roy Burns shows you how to develop and improve your playing by applying written snare drum solos to the drum set. This...

Designed for educators, students and professionals, this comprehensive manual explains the history, equipment, and performance techniques for snare drum, timpani, bass drum, cymbals, instruments, impr...

This exciting approach to extended range will take the trombonist to new levels. Dave Steinmeyer, famous for his high range playing, and Alan Raph, famous for his low range playing, have discovered th...

This exciting book by renowned jazz artist Wycliffe Gordon (www.wycliffegordon.com) explains his unique approach to trombone playing -- Sing It First. Perfect for classical and jazz trombonists, it is...

Franz Joseph Haydn was one of the most prominent composers of the Classical period, and was referred to as the Father of the String Quartet. This grade 2-3 duet collection is both fun to play and will...

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a highly influential composer of the Classical era. This grade 2-3 duet collection is both fun to play and will provide educationally interesting tunes for sight reading an...

Endorsed by Doc Severinsen, this book is a systematic method for successfully attaining the upper register demanded of the modern trumpet performer. It contains detailed explanations, a progressive se...

As a supplement to the previously published jazz duet books, The Power Of Two, these rhythm section books can be used individually or together in conjunction with the duet books to create 12 charts fo...

As an introduction to jazz and the swing feel, Mike Forbes has created this grade 3+ fun, idiomatic work for baritone (T.C. & B.C.) and piano.

We welcome James E. Mack to the Kendor family of writers with this grade 4 setting of the 1918 Bob Carleton hit. Featuring a variety of swing styles, it includes a solo section for 1st Bb Clarinet or...

JAMZ is a collection of 15 full-length solos written in contemporary styles including funk, hip-hop, rock, funk ballad, shuffle and gospel grooves. Appropriate for individual use or in private lessons...

JAMZ is a collection of 15 full-length solos written in contemporary styles including funk, hip-hop, rock, funk ballad, shuffle and gospel grooves. Appropriate for individual use or in private lessons...

Take an exhilarating journey through the Baroque period and some of it's greatest hits with this collection of Baroque classics! The ten baroque favourites have been given a modern twist and have been...

These carefully crafted grade 3-4 jazz duets utilize easy-to-hear harmonies, commonly encountered jazz rhythms, and occasional metric changes. Interesting material is provided for both musicians, and...

These six pieces were conceived as a tool to help the each jazz section refine their skills as a unit of the contemporary big band including balance, blend, articulation and phrasing. Optional rhythm...

JAMZ is a collection of 15 full-length solos written in contemporary styles including funk, hip-hop, rock, funk ballad, shuffle and gospel grooves. Appropriate for individual use or in private lessons...

In this well-crafted arrangement featuring moderate swing, ballad and bright swing styles, a good mix of solo, duo and tutti passages guarantees that every player shares the spotlight. Abundant articu...

Scored for the standard quintet instrumentation, this version of Irving Berlin's classic hit calls for equal contributions from every player. Well-placed contrasts in dynamics and changes in key add m...

Bring festive brilliance and infectious grooves to the holiday season! With "Christmas Classics For Brass Quintet", Kendor Music presents a first-class collection for standard brass quintet (2 trumpet...

Swing

This grade 4 brass quintet arrangement of the popular jazz-flavored trumpet solo by legendary composer and arranger Sammy Nestico showcases a solo trumpet and was originally dedicated by Nestico to th...