Kendor partitions pour big band

All the elements of a great opener or closer are packed into this medium-easy blues-- strong melody, unison band lines, open solo section, and a shout chorus that starts soft and builds to a roar. Tho...

Commissioned by Evanston Township High School, this burning medium advanced original will make a great program choice. An abundance of wonderful ensemble writing combines with a strong melodic line to...

A driving shuffle always lights up a program, and this one will definitely deliver the goods! Commissioned by the Inaugural Mountain Ridge Jazz Orchestra, it is similar in groove to the David Letterma...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on Central Park North (Solid State #18058), this classic swinger is a winning mix of solo-with-rhythm-section and full-band passages. Designated soloi...

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album Tales Of A Courtesan. Duration 6:15.

Try this slow, yet hard-swinging shuffle on your next big band outing. The bluesy sound emphasizes the groove and is accessible for developing groups. Written especially for the Lincoln Middle School...

Written for developing bands, this chart is a swinging, shuffle blues with a fun saxophone soli, a written or ad lib solo for trumpet, and a richly scored ensemble section. Showcasing the entire dynam...

This driving shuffle with cool lines, surprising harmonies, great rhythm section hooks, and much more makes for a great opener for developing groups. The open solo section (written or ad lib) features...

standard jazz ensemble (Kendor Konvertible for 9-17 players) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba & vibes In this winning and well-articulated swing outing for developing groups, highlights include...

This great minor blues tune features sturdy swing rhythms and a memorable melody shared by the horn sections of the band. Any instrument may be featured during the written or ad lib open solo section....

This moderate swing chart for developing groups features an easy 8th-note riff melody played by the saxophone section. The brass add reinforcement throughout and lead the ensemble during the shout cho...

Recently recorded by the H2 Big Band on You're It! (Jazzed Media 1053), this driving shuffle for proficient groups is imaginative, skillfully orchestrated, and harmonically unique. Solo space is provi...

This moderate shuffle recalls the energetic hand-clapping tradition of a church camp meeting, and the energy level stays strong throughout. This 8 bar blues in the key of Db, is playable by advanced l...

Bring the holidays on with this medley of Christmas classics in a half-time funk style. The funky groove will have everyone tapping their feet or even dancing in the aisle! Great tunes, solid voicings...

This arrangement calls for a very lazy feel. Keep saxes quietbehind the piano solo (measures 21-25), and work on the split triplets in measures 35-36 since they offer a great opportunity to produce so...

This modern straight-eighth feel chart for advancing groups will showcase the ability of your band to sustain a strong sense of time throughout. The lengthy solo section vamps on two chords for an imp...

Featuring an irresistible New Orleans style, this vocal solo feature with big band is a straightforward setting of the iconic New Orleans tune. Perfect for countless programming occasions, the solo pa...

Originally recorded by Count Basie, then re-recorded in 2005 by the SWR Big Band CD Basie-cally Sammy, this medium tempo chart featuring a small combo within the jazz ensemble has an unconventional ch...

A solid, infectious 3/4 funk groove is coupled with a modern chord progression to give this driving chart plenty of audience appeal. Written or ad lib solos are offered for tenor sax and trumpet, but...

There will be no question that your band has a funk side once they dig into this new original from Vince Gassi. Filled with rhythmic vitality the groove on this one is in the pocket and the dancing ho...

Ce morceau est très agréable à écouter et présente un groove hip-hop contagieux avec une mélodie amusante, une notation riche et des harmonies intéressantes. Votre ensemble s'amusera beaucoup à l'inte...

Ce morceau est très agréable à écouter et présente un groove hip-hop contagieux avec une mélodie amusante, une notation riche et des harmonies intéressantes. Votre ensemble s'amusera beaucoup à l'inte...

Ce morceau est très agréable à écouter et présente un groove hip-hop contagieux avec une mélodie amusante, une notation riche et des harmonies intéressantes. Votre ensemble s'amusera beaucoup à l'inte...

Ce morceau est très agréable à écouter et présente un groove hip-hop contagieux avec une mélodie amusante, une notation riche et des harmonies intéressantes. Votre ensemble s'amusera beaucoup à l'inte...

Ce morceau est très agréable à écouter et présente un groove hip-hop contagieux avec une mélodie amusante, une notation riche et des harmonies intéressantes. Votre ensemble s'amusera beaucoup à l'inte...