Partitions de Swing chez Kendor Music : Rythme et Élégance

A tribute to master composer Oliver Nelson, this swing original for medium level groups will provide students with a wonderful musical experience. The integrated lines and the modal harmonies work tog...

Great as a program opener or closer, this hard-driving, mid-tempo swinger for medium level groups is punctuated by several spicy half-time funk passages that boost momentum and excitement from start t...

While lots of charts through the years have been based on the chord changes to 'I Got Rhythm', this straight-ahead swinger for medium level groups is more accessible than most. Perfect for concert or...

Commissioned by the University of New Mexico Jazz Band I, this chart for proficient groups is an even-eighth jazz waltz that features lead alto and guitar (or piano). The lead trumpet player is showca...

Commissioned by the University of New Mexico Jazz Band I, this chart for proficient groups is an even-eighth jazz waltz that features lead alto and guitar (or piano). The lead trumpet player is showca...

Based on the chord changes to I Got Rhythm, this straight-ahead swing chart for medium level groups will be a winner. Written for standard instrumentation, and solo sheets are provided in all keys.

Commissioned by the Loveland, Ohio, Music Boosters for their high school jazz band, this blues tune gives directors a great opportunity to teach developing ensembles many of the most basic swing figur...

Commissioned by the Wheeling High School (IL) Jazz Band directed by Brian Logan, this chart is the opening movement of a suite written in memory of music educator Bill Carroll. Bristling with exciteme...

Here's the perfect combination of a catchy melody, great scoring and all the essential swing figures that medium level groups need to know. A written or ad lib solo section is included for alto and tr...

This tribute to the writing of Don Menza will be perfect as an opener or closer. Once the down beat hits, the excitement never stops on this straight ahead minor swing chart for medium level groups. T...

This straight-ahead minor swing original with a memorable melody will be a perfect fit in any program setting. The solid ensemble writing, open solo section (written or ad lib), and roaring shout chor...

This medium-up swing chart lets everyone get in on the action. Features an open solo section and plenty of full ensemble work, it is perfect for concert, contest or festival performances. Written at t...

As the title suggests, successfully subdividing the triplet on all swing 8th-note figures is the key to an exciting performance of this Shutack original. The strong melody, an open written-or-ad-lib s...

Looking for an exciting opener that breaks away from the 12-bar blues format? This medium level swing chart has everything you need! The strong introduction leads right into the exciting minor based m...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educator's Association for the 2014 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble, this straight ahead swing chart features a strong melody, solid ensemble w...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2013 All State Jazz Ensemble, this swing original provides abundant teaching opportunities. The combination of a s...

Commissioned by the Brockport (NY) High School Jazz Ensemble, this medium level swing chart is a great opener or closer for any jazz program. It contains plenty of full ensemble work and open solo sec...

The brilliance of Mike Tomaro's writing has never been more evident than in this medium advanced chart, where a swingin' melody leads into some wonderful ensemble passages and ample solo space for alt...

As recorded by the great Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on the album The Jazz Orchestra, this bright swing journey for experienced ensembles begins with a unique trio feature -- bari sax, flugelh...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album New Life, this fast swing 'opus' starts with a full-band statement and a short piano solo before the flugelhorn soloist steps into the sp...

Originally issued in 1974, this chart penned for the Count Basie band has everything you'd expect from a Nestico classic -- solos for piano and tenor, sax and brass solis, a solid ensemble shout, and...

Recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the album Incredible Journey, this laidback Basie excursion starts with a 32-bar (expandable) piano solo backed by bass and drums before the ensemble joins in....

An oustanding classic to showcase your vocal soloist. In case no vocalist is available, the solo part is also provided for tenor sax.

Whether your ensemble has some experience or is in the developmental stages, this tuneful chart is suitable for all performance situations, particularly festivals. All instruments have interesting par...