Originally featured on the Yellowjackets CD Altered State, this new big band version was commissioned by East Carolina University and is scheduled to appear on an upcoming Bob Mintzer Big Band CD. Elements of Brazilian samba and funk contribute to...
Kendor's series of charts designed for proficient groups.
Scored for 5 saxes, 8 brass and rhythm. This piece was commissioned by Gates Chili High School Jazz Ensemble, Rochester, NY, Chris Oldfield, Director.
62033
UPC: 822795620337
By Fred...
62225
UPC: 822795622256
Recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band CD “Swing Out” (MCGJ 1030)
By Bob Mintzer
Series: Kendor Jazz Summit Series
Charts Designed For Proficient Groups
Extra Scores & Parts Available
STYLE: Loose Swing
$52.00 (US)
This jubilant, upbeat jazz tone poem portrays the Great Northern Railway that ran for a century from the Great Lakes to the Pacific. Starting quietly in the distance, the chart builds steadily through a series of colorful variations and roars by at...
This piece was inspired by the historic 1959 Miles Davis album “Kind Of Blue” and a traditional Appalachian fiddling/banjo tune “Cluck Old Hen.” It was commissioned by the Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association, for the 2006 Arizona...
Los Galanes, which translates to "The Gallant Men" is Jeff Jarvis' latest original in the salsa style. Authentic montunos in the piano part support great Latin melodies that will have audiences totally engaged in your performances. It features a...
“Mr. Dudley” was recorded by the John Fedchock New York Big Band on “Up & Running” (Reservoir Records). All the figures in this piece are written around the rhythmic breakdown of this classic New Orleans street beat funk groove so it is very...
Solidly scored with proficient bands in mind, the winding melody and dramatic orchestration combine to make this an excellent programming choice. Solo opportunities for piano, alto sax, trombone, and drums are included. The chart also includes...
“No Nonsense” was recorded by the John Fedchock New York Big Band on the “No Nonsense” CD (Reservoir Records). Charts are designed for proficient groups. Extra scores & parts are available.
62537
UPC: 822795625370
By John Fedchock
Series: Jazz...
Kendor's series of charts designed for proficient groups.
Scored for 5 saxes, 8 brass and rhythm.
62625
UPC: 822795626254
By Gene Thorne
Series: Jazz Summit
Style: ECM - Brazilian
Duration: 7:50
$56.00 (US)
Based on the Wayne Shorter classic, Footprints, this funk chart features a disjunct melody line and hot rhythms. This challenging chart is an outstanding vehicle for upper level groups that will highlight improvisational skills, rhythm section...
In a contemporary, straight-eighth note, cut-time style, Spring Cleaning features a pensive melody supported by a contemporary rhythm bed. Journeys into a more traditional swing style lend variety to the overall structure. The first chorus features...
This relaxed, breezy melodic arrangement for proficient groups features warmly orchestrated brass, inviting chords for soloists, and a swinging sax section soli. All trumpets double on flugelhorn and the major solos are given to tenor saxophone and...
This medium uptempo swing original is a multi-layered excursion exploring abstract overtones, unisons, counterpoint, and dense harmonies. Energetic exchanges between the horn sections, and between soloists and the band, add intrigue to this chart...
