Kendor Jazz Ensemble Series

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 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...

Emulating the music of Bob Brookmeyer, Maria Schneider and Gil Evans, this creative original opens with a haunting melody played by solo flugelhorn before the burning swing groove kicks in. Solo choru...

Emulating the music of Bob Brookmeyer, Maria Schneider and Gil Evans, this creative original opens with a haunting melody played by solo flugelhorn before the burning swing groove kicks in. Solo choru...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2012 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble, this is Chris Madsen's first chart for Doug Beach Music. A great change of...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2012 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble, this is Chris Madsen's first chart for Doug Doug Beach Music. A great chang...

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...

Commissioned by the Pennsylvania Unit of IAJE for the 2000 All-State Jazz Ensemble, this ambitious chart features two open solo sections (one for brass, one for saxes), several dramatic modulations, a...

More advanced groups have come to know that Mike Tomaro’s name on a piece means that the music is of the highest quality. Our Man Dan is no exception. The chart is built on a swung 8th funk groove and...

Denis DiBlasio’s new chart is a great vehicle for introducing odd meters to your band. The driving even eighth note groove with constant quarter notes in the rhythm section will make the 7/4 feel natu...

Written to commemorate the retirement of award-winning educator Jim Culbertson of Decatur, Illinois, this medium advanced chart opens with a lyrical theme that gives way to a medium double-time swing....

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...

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...

This electrifying salsa chart was commissioned by Robert Blazek's Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage, Illinois. A fiery rhythm section groove serves as the foundation for strong sax and brass lines. Brass...

Commissioned by the New Trier High School Jazz Ensemble (Winnetka, IL) directed by James Warrick, this creative work alternates between Brazilian samba and funk styles. A strong melodic statement foll...

Commissioned by the Augustana College Jazz Ensemble in Sioux Falls (SD), this exciting Latin outing will provide a wonderful change up on your next program. A trumpet solo early in the chart and an op...

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...

From the final recording by trumpet icon Maynard Ferguson (Maynard Ferguson - The One And Only Maynard Ferguson), this bright swing chart opens with a sizzling intro that tells everyone right away tha...

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...

Commissioned by the jazz division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for their All-State Jazz Ensemble in the year 2000, this chart holds challenges for all. From the opening horn line to the...

5 Sax, 5 Trp, 5 Pos + Rhythm.

One of the most beautiful ballads that Neil Slater has ever written, this chart has been in the North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band book for a number of years and was finally recorded on their Lab 2004 C...