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Bring the unmistakable, cool, and sneaky charm of the world-famous cinematic theme to the stage! Henry Mancini's legendary classic "The Pink Panther" is undeniably one of the most iconic gems in film...

Duets are a great way to learn many of the skills necessary to become a successful musician. In jazz, duets are especially effective when performed with a rhythm section. These 12 easy-medium level ja...

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of jazz piano! With "Effective Etudes for Jazz: Piano" from the renowned publisher Kendor Music, you can expand your repertoire and refine your improvisationa...

Finally, a grade 3-4 trumpet quartet collection that has interesting and fun parts for all players! All works are suitable for recitals, concerts, and contest. Ten works spanning the Renaissance throu...

Marked groovy misterioso, this swingin' version of the famous Mancini theme opens with both altos snapping their fingers while tenor and bari play the iconic intro. Later on lead alto takes an improvi...

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of jazz improvisation with "Effective Etudes for Jazz Vol. 1: Trumpet", published by the renowned Kendor Music! This top-tier play-along series is the ultimat...

Take your baritone saxophone playing to the next level! With "Effective Etudes for Jazz" by Kendor Music, you will dive deep into the fascinating world of jazz standards. This expertly designed collec...

This essential book for jazz ensemble auditions, recitals, festivals, and lessons includes 20 etudes based on the changes to popular jazz standards so players learn to improvise over the chord progres...

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of jazz! With "Effective Etudes for Jazz: Alto Sax" by Kendor Music, you can take your saxophone playing and improvisation skills to the next level. This top-...

Bring fresh jazz grooves to your ensemble! With "10 Jazz Sketches Vol. 3", published by the renowned Kendor Music, you and your alto saxophone trio can look forward to a versatile and captivating coll...

As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their Basie Big Band album, this easy swing excursion for proficient players has all the ingredients you'd expect from a classic Basie chart -- tasteful pia...

This bright swing for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Lullaby Of Birdland by George Shearing. The open solo section (written or ad lib) features any soloist, with solo sheets provide...

Series Timpani Solo. Grade 3-4 Features Timpani Solo (Unaccompanied). This collection of solos ranges in difficulty level from grade 3-4 and is ideally suited to festival, recital, and lesson use. Eac...

Trumpet trios will enjoy this spirited composition reminiscent of the flamenco guitar style of music with energy generated by all three parts. Range considerations are less demanding than the technica...

In this edition of Georges Bizet's famously seductive aria from Carmen, the melodic lead is carried exclusively by 1st Trumpet while 4th Trumpet provides the accompanying ostinato throughout -- in cas...

Written in 1959 and dedicated to Harold L. Walters, tubist with the U.S. Navy Band, this varietal showcase features a rubato opening, a cadenza (as written or ad lib), a fast-paced reel in 6/8, and an...

Dive deep into the art of big band arranging! "Inside the Score" by Kendor Music is the definitive, essential guide for arrangers, bandleaders, and jazz enthusiasts alike. This renowned publication of...

Written to give developing jazz musicians the chance to hone their interpretative skills in trio settings for like instruments, this outstanding set features ten concise tunes in swing (5), Latin (2),...

This dynamic blues shuffle offers optional written solos for alto, tenor, trumpet and/or trombone; the piano player has written solos at the beginning and end as well. For this chart to sound its best...

Bien qu'il ait fallu du temps et de réels efforts pour convaincre le célèbre Chili Pepper de s'attaquer au concept de la musique de vacances, c'est enfin une réalité ! Avec trois grands classiques - I...

These carefully crafted grade 3-4 jazz duets utilize easy-to-hear harmonies, commonly encountered jazz rhythms, and occasional metric changes. Interesting material is provided for both musicians, and...

From the 'Basie-Straight Ahead' recording of 1968 featuring the legendary Count Basie, Harold Jones, Grover Mitchell, Marshall Royal and Freddie Green, highlights here include a recurring alto/trumpet...

Complete with a rubato intro and decorated throughout with well-placed trills and grace notes, this creative holiday setting will be a guaranteed hit with audiences of all ages. The delicate 'music bo...

As the titles of individual selections suggest, this creative set of duets covers a wide range of styles and moods, from beautifully lyrical to relentlessly rhythmic and everything in between. Written...

This collection of 18 audition/performance etudes based on the chord progressions to popular jazz standards, blues, and rhythm changes. The collection was designed for honors jazz band auditions, solo...