Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.TDB2301

Composed by Doug Beach. Threshold Series Grade 3. Rock. Score and Parts. Kendor Music Inc #TDB2301. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.TDB2301).

12 x 9 inches.

With an infectious shuffle-funk groove, hip voicings and a strong melody, Grandview Groove is sure to be a hit on any concert. The open solo section provides plenty of space for your soloists to stretch out as well. Scored at the medium level, this Doug Beach original will be accessible to the abilities of many groups.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.42481S

Composed by Bret Zvacek. Threshold Series. Kendor Music Inc #42481S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.42481S).

UPC: 822795424812.

This beautiful straight 8th-note ballad for medium level groups showcases either an alto saxophone or trumpet soloist. The pensive melody is beautifully supported by the rich ensemble writing, and the entire solo is written out. Duration 3:10.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 5

SKU: KN.04500S

Composed by Thad Jones. Jazz Summit. Kendor Music Inc #04500S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.04500S).

UPC: 822795045000.

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on Central Park North (Solid State #18058), this classic swinger is a winning mix of solo-with-rhythm-section and full-band passages. Designated soloists include piano, trumpet and tenor, with the drummer taking a solo just before the final four bars. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued. Duration 5:52.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble - Grade 3.5

SKU: KN.52220

Composed by Matthew Harris. Kendor Jazz Archive Series. Funk. Score and set of parts. Duration 5 minutes. Kendor Music Inc #52220. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52220).

Written in ABA form featuring funk shuffle and double-time swing styles, tenor sax gets the primary solo assignment here, though the solo section may be opened up for additional players if desired. With brass parts extending to G6 for trumpet and Ab4 for trombone, proficient players are required. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued. Duration 5:00.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3.5

SKU: KN.43455S

Composed by Doug Beach. Jazz Ensemble Series. Kendor Music Inc #43455S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.43455S).

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 5

SKU: KN.62685S

Composed by Jeff Jarvis. Jazz Summit. Kendor Music Inc #62685S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.62685S).

UPC: 822795626858.

Featuring a bright salsa groove, this zesty original for proficient groups provides suggested montuno (piano), tumbao (bass) and cascaras (drum) lines to ensure stylistic authenticity. Solo highlights include alto saxophone at the beginning and within the chart, and an open section for drums or conversational trades between the drummer and another player on congas or timbales. Duration 4:20.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.61165

Composed by Jeff Jarvis. Jazz Journey. 12/8 Funk. Score and parts. Kendor Music Inc #61165. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.61165).

UPC: 822795611655.

This chart conjures up mental images of driving on a curvy mountain road overlooking a picturesque desert valley. This exciting chart for advancing groups has a driving 12/8 funk feel that is sure to engage your band and audiences with its relentless intensity - but without excessive brass range demands (trumpet: D6 and trombone: G4). The harmonies are sturdy and the melodies are memorable. All instrumental sections have interesting, well-articulated parts and solo space is provide for guitar and piano. A guitar chord chard by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:55.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble with opt. flute, 5th trumpet and vibes - Grade 3

SKU: KN.61745S

Composed by Greg Yasinitsky. Jazz Journey. Kendor Music Inc #61745S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.61745S).

UPC: 822795617450.

This exciting, up tempo swing chart for advancing groups, which features solos for 1st Alto Saxophone, 2nd Trumpet and Piano (written or ad lib), a saxophone soli and an ensemble chorus which moves from a whisper to a roar. Standard instrumentation with optional flute, 5th trumpet and vibes part, a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:25.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble (playable by 12-17 pieces) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes (Playable by 12-17 pieces, with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes) - Grade 2

SKU: KN.42267

Composed by George Shutack. First Edition Series. Swing. Score and Parts. Kendor Music Inc #42267. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.42267).

UPC: 822795422672.

This tribute to jazz legend Oscar Peterson is a wonderful way to expose young players to one of the icons of jazz history. Blues based changes help to make this swing chart accessible for groups at the easy level while the melody and the voicings capture the feel of Peterson's music. The written or ad lib open solo section features any soloist. Scored for 12-17 players, optional parts are included for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes. Duration 4:21.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.01586S

Composed by Jeff Jarvis. Jazz Journey. Kendor Music Inc #01586S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.01586S).

UPC: 822795015867.

Ever since the widespread popularity of the Jeff Jarvis' funk original, Critical Mass, requests for a sequel have been pouring in. At last, Jeff has composed and arranged Honk, with all the characteristics that made its predecessor such a hit with jazz ensembles, only at a slightly more accessible level. Like Critical Mass, Honk begins with a contemporary sax section introduction, clearly placing your baritone saxophonist in the limelight while avoiding excessive technical demands. Everyone has interesting and challenging parts to play throughout. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:55.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.SN70200S

Composed by Sammy Nestico. Sammy Nestico Premium Jazz Series. Kendor Music Inc #SN70200S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.SN70200S).

UPC: 822795702002.

This beautiful flugelhorn solo was featured on the Sammy Sammy Nestico Orchestra CD Night Flight. As that recorded performance by Guido Basso illustrates, this chart allows ample room for a creative soloist to deliver a highly personal interpretation.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble; 4th Trumpet doubles on flugelhorn - Grade 5

SKU: KN.62610

Composed by Steve Brown. Jazz Summit. Medium Slow Bossa Nova. Score and set of parts. Duration 5 minutes, 35 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #62610. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.62610).

UPC: 822795626100.

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 an abundance of subtle, yet challenging material here requiring a mature approach from the ensemble. The melody is based on a simple four-note motif played by Miles Davis on his album Tutu. Brown later adapted this score for small-group and recorded it on his CD Night Waves (Brown Cats Productions/BC9501). Guitar, tenor sax, and flugelhorn are featured in melodic and solo roles. Duration 5:35.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.42877S

Composed by Mike Tomaro. Threshold Series. Kendor Music Inc #42877S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.42877S).

UPC: 822795428773.

Commissioned by the Northwestern University Jazz Orchestra (LA) in honor of Bill Causey Jr., this beautiful straight 8th ballad will provide a perfect change of pace on any program. The pensive melody is backed throughout by the lush orchestration. A short piano solo provides just the right contrast to the ensemble work in this medium level chart. Duration ca. 4:20.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.61544

Composed by Lennie Niehaus. Jazz Journey. Moderate Swing. Score and set of parts. Duration ca. 4 minutes. Kendor Music Inc #61544. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.61544).

UPC: 822795615449.

Professional composer Lennie Lenny Niehaus continues to provide top quality material to satisfy big band jazz fans. For years he has written great charts for jazz ensembles of all ability levels, and this work for advancing groups is no exception. Melodic and rhythmic integrity, along with interesting chord changes, make this a wise choice for your next program. An open section is included and solo sheets are provided with notated choruses. Strongly orchestrated from start to finish, this tuneful original has a roaring shout chorus plus an introduction and ending that add continuity to the chart. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. Duration ca. 4:00.

Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.61860S

Composed by Lennie Niehaus. Jazz Journey. Kendor Music Inc #61860S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.61860S).

UPC: 822795618600.

Here's a great, moderately-fast-swing chart for advancing groups featuring the II-V progression that's common in many popular standards. The angular melody featuring wide skips and scale-like intervals is first played by unison saxophones. Also included is a sax soli, lots of captivating ensemble passages, and a solo chorus that can be expanded at the director's discretion. As with all of Lennie's big band charts, the melodies are memorable and the orchestration is rock solid. Solo sheets for all winds and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson are included. Duration 5:05.