Partitions difficile chez Kendor Music : Niveau Professionnel

Though listed as a fast swing, this original starts in a mambo feel and alternates between the two styles throughout. Reminiscent of the hard bop classics recorded by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messenger...

Here's a great salsa original for proficient groups that employs a strong melody supported by authentic Latin harmonies and solid orchestration. To ensure the proper groove, the piano montunos are ful...

As recorded by the Buddy Rich Big Band on The Magic of Buddy Rich and available from us for a short time in the late 80's, this swingin' Ellington classic is back in circulation again. Solos are assig...

From the library of John Fedchock's New York Big Band, 'Limehouse Blues' is an exciting up swing, flag-waver featuring crisp figures, and mighty ensemble sections. Designed for proficient groups, open...

From the opening line to the final chord, this medium advanced chart bristles with excitement. Rich voicings, a superb melody and a relentless swing feel make it a perfect program opener or closer. In...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2010 All State Jazz Ensemble, this medium advanced swing chart provides a wealth of teaching opportunities. Writte...

As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the album Swing Out (MCG Jazz), this loose swing original is a perfect programming choice for proficient groups. Based on the C Ionian mode, the composer use...

This original jazz tune utilizes a variety of devices to add interest. Unison melodies, tutti sections, sax solis, and an open chorus for solos are features of this worthwhile chart for proficient gro...

This title track from Bob's Swing Out recording for MCG is just as its name implies -- a medium up-tempo swing chart for proficient groups with a slowed-down bass line that creates a multi-tiered time...

Grade 6 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied). This snare drum solo is bursting with rudiments, inverted stickings, syncopated accents, and speedy rhythm passages. Described by the composer as a ch...

Written for Frithjof Krull and the Berlin Clarinet Ensemble, this contemporary original in the ragtime style demands careful attention to articulations, dynamics and syncopated rhythms for best result...

A brass chorale opens this driving jazz waltz for proficient jazz bands. Based on the chord changes to the popular standard I Remember You, it's full of densely-voiced altered dominant and suspended h...