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Recorded in 1968 on the album Basie Straight Ahead this slow swinger defines the Basie style at this tempo. While not overly demanding technically, this chart will challenge even the best bands to pla...

Originally written and performed by members of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band of New Orleans in 1917, this rousing tune puts capable clarinetists through the paces in fun-loving Dixieland style. Pre...

We welcome tubist/composer Mike Forbes to the Kendor family of writers with these grade 4 arrangements of one of the world's most beloved folksongs. They offer the perfect opportunity to work on tone,...

Se siete alla ricerca di una nuova versione di un vecchio inno, non cercate oltre! Questo arrangiamento intelligente offre trattamenti stilistici improbabili, ma coinvolgenti, al famoso materiale di p...

Brass quintets will really enjoy this version of W.C. Handy's iconic song of 1914. Popularized through the years by countless jazz artists -- Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, Count Basie, Art Tatum, Bil...

Recorded by Buddy Rich on the album Stick It, this driving original with attitude assigns the primary solos to tenor and alto sax, with the drummer contributing several well-placed fills throughout. L...

In this creative setting of the classic Shaker theme, every member of the group carries the melodic lead at one time or another and contributes important developmental material throughout. The jaunty...

Adapted for standard jazz ensemble from the version with strings recorded by Pete Christlieb on the CD 'A Portrait Of Sammy,' this beautiful ballad featuring tenor saxophone is an inspires everyone to...

Recorded in 1998 by the Monday Night Big Band on their Thanks To Thad album, this is Part 3 of Thad's larger Return Journey Suite. It features lots of powerful writing for the full ensemble and abunda...

Recorded in 1968 by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on their Monday Night album, this swingin' blues at a moderate tempo opens with an ad lib piano solo, then shifts immediately to a solo chor...

Subtitled A Shuffle For Art's Sake (referring to Art Dedrick, Kendor's founder) and commissioned by Kendor in celebration of its 25th anniversary, this dynamic original assigns solos to alto, tenor an...

Recorded in 1998 by the Monday Night Big Band on their Thanks To Thad album, this is Part 2 of Thad's larger Return Journey Suite. Set in 5/4 time, it's an intense workout that calls for well-executed...

Commissioned by the Prescott (AZ) High School Jazz Ensemble directed by Dan Bradstreet, this Fred Sturm original is everything we've come to expect from this talented jazz composer. Set in a half-time...

Considerato come la prima composizione ragtime pubblicata, questo passo a due in levare del 1897 richiede precisione ritmica da parte di tutti e offre opportunità uniche di assolo "come scritto o impr...

George Gershwin completed Rhapsody In Blue in 1924, and it was one of the first orchestral works to fuse together blues, jazz and classical styles to create a distinctly American orchestral sound, and...

This collection contains ten original solos featuring a variety of key signatures, tempi, and styles to interest and challenge players. The solos are scored in a variety of styles including swing, fun...

This popular tune composed by Billy Strayhorn is adapted for grade 4+ AATB saxophone quartet. It contains many elements from the original Duke Ellington recording, including the introduction that Duke...

Recorded by the SWR Big Band on their 'Fun Time' CD, the 'aces' here are the alto sax and trombone soloists who play in separate and simultaneous solos for a truly unique effect. A dynamic chorus by t...

This Basie flavored chart does not have the ordinary chord progression. It's 'pretty' jazz, but always keep the beat in mind. It heats up with some very interesting, playable ensemble work from measur...

This chart features combos within the band, and alternates back and forth between the keys of F and Ab. There are two sax choruses and solos for tenor saxophone, trumpet, and trombone.

Commissioned by Keith Winking at Texas State University, this unique piece for proficient groups is an engaging samba-funk original that was inspired by the composer's visit to a town in Brazil of the...

Paul Merrill, director of the Cornell University Jazz Ensemble (Ithaca, NY), commissioned this engaging bossa nova original for proficient groups. Don't let the title fool you, though, because there's...

This grand march from Giacomo Meyerbeer's The Prophet is perfect for festive and ceremonial occasions. An ideal processional, its majestic opening melody is followed by a lyrical interlude which leads...

Questo entusiasmante movimento tratto dalla Musica per i fuochi d'artificio reali di Handel è l'ideale quando si richiede un maestoso spettacolo per ottoni. Tutti gli strumenti in questo arrangiamento...

This set of three famous Beethoven piano works has been beautifully arranged for grade 4-5 quartets. The contrasting pieces offer solo passages and interesting lines for all.