Kendor Jazz Ensemble Series

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...

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...

Paying tribute to the wonderful music created by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays in the 1980's and 90's (notice the wordplay in the title), this driving original for medium advanced bands features an energe...

Reminiscent of the music of Quincy Jones and Henry Mancini in the 1960's, this catchy boogaloo for advancing groups is a fun-loving fusion of Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and American funk influences. The ea...

Reminiscent of the music of Quincy Jones and Henry Mancini in the 1960's, this catchy boogaloo for advancing groups is a fun-loving fusion of Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and American funk influences. The ea...

Commissioned by the Lawrence University 2010 Jazz Weekend (Appleton, WI), this work features a straight 8th-note groove which creates a unique setting for creative solo work and exciting ensemble play...

Commissioned by the jazz division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2023 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble, this straight ahead swinger gives everyone a chance to be heard. This chart...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2016 All State Jazz Ensemble, this chart provides a wealth of teaching opportunities. The combination of a swingin...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educator's Association, this Basie-style swing chart is based on the chord changes to the jazz standard Sunday. Rich voicings and solid swing fi...

This medium advanced chart was commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2018 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble. Alternating between a straight 8th-note feel...

Commissioned by the jazz division of the Illinois Music Education Association for the 2022Illinois All-State Honors Jazz Band, this Kris Berg chart at the medium advanced level will be an exciting add...

This new medium advanced chart was commissioned by the Illinois Music Educator's Association for the 2008 Illinois All-State Jazz Ensemble. The straight 8th Latin jazz feel provides a perfect setting...

Commissioned by the Illinois Music Educator's Association for the 2008 Illinois All-State Jazz Ensemble and inspired by the music of the Dave Holland Quintet, the straight 8th Latin jazz feel of this...

Commissioned as part of a project to recognize the late Bill Carroll and his contributions to music education, this burning Latin original will be a favorite of musicians and audiences alike. With a s...

Originally written in 1920 by Tom Delaney, and recorded over the years by Bix Beiderbecke, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band and many others, this medium-advanced swing/Latin setting commissioned by IM...

Originally written in 1920 by Tom Delaney, and recorded over the years by Bix Beiderbecke, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band and many others, this swing/Latin setting commissioned by IMEA for the 2015...

Written in tribute to the music of the great Thad Jones, this medium advanced chart features a driving swing groove, lots of strong ensemble writing, a sax soli and plenty of solo space. Standard inst...

This exciting samba features a lyrical melody, abundant ensemble work and plenty of room for your soloists to stretch out. Perfect for medium advanced groups, it features alto saxophone and trumpet so...

Looking for that perfect closer for your next program? This exciting medium advanced original alternates between Latin and swing styles, features a trio on the front line and has loads of wonderful en...

Mike Tomaro's Latin charts are well known for being challenging and exciting to play, and this sizzling samba is no exception. Playing at the indicated tempo (half note = 116 in cut time) is important...

Mike Tomaro's Latin chart are well known for being challenging and exciting to play, and this sizzling samba is no exception. Playing at the indicated tempo (half note = 116 in cut time) is important...

This laidback, down-home blues features a strong melody, great ensemble writing, and plenty of solo space. All swing 8ths should be played with a steady triplet feel, and the tempo (quarter note = 60)...