Jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: CL.SCM-1075-01

Composed by Jones. Arranged by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 2011. Duration 2 minutes, 39 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1075-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1075-01).

Thad Jones’ most popular and unforgettable composition will provide your students with a great ballad performance experience. Mike Carubia’s tasteful arrangement captures all of the charm of the original without the difficulty, and features a written piano/ opt. flute melody to start the second chorus. A Child Is Born will capture the hearts of your audience and the young musicians who play this soulful tune. Includes an optional flute part. Very highly recommended!

Jazz ensemble - Grade 2

SKU: CL.SCM-1075-00

Composed by Jones. Arranged by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Smart Chart Music - Thad Jones Series. Score and set of parts. Composed 2011. Duration 2 minutes, 39 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1075-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1075-00).

Thad Jones’ most popular and unforgettable composition will provide your students with a great ballad performance experience. Mike Carubia’s tasteful arrangement captures all of the charm of the original without the difficulty, and features a written piano/ opt. flute melody to start the second chorus. A Child Is Born will capture the hearts of your audience and the young musicians who play this soulful tune. Includes an optional flute part. Very highly recommended!

Composed by Les Sabina. For standard jazz ensemble (Kendor Konvertible for 9-17 players) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes. Jazz Gateway. Fast Swing. Easy. Score and parts. Published by Kendor Music Inc

Grade 2

SKU: CL.032-0375-01

Composed by Niehaus. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 1989. C.L. Barnhouse #032-0375-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-0375-01).

Feature your keyboard player with this classy medi um tempo swinger by Lennie Niehaus. Lots of great ensemble writing and a very tasty solo section for piano (opt. written solo provided). Ranges are quite reasonable and your band is sure to love this excellent chart. Wonderful material for concert or festival.

Arranged by George Shutack. For standard jazz ensemble (playable by 12-17 players) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn and vibes; trumpets double on flugelhorn. Doug Beach First Edition Series. Bossa Nova. Easy. Score and set of parts. Duration 4 minutes, 20 seconds. Published by Kendor Music Inc

Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-2215-01

Composed by Niehaus. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 1989. C.L. Barnhouse #032-2215-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-2215-01).

An exciting, straight-ahead, powerful swing chart which features a small group within the band. Short solos for tenor or trumpet and piano (opt. written solos provided) and a great shout chorus’’ combine to make this a really appealing choice for either concert or contest.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-2213-01

Composed by Niehaus. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 1989. C.L. Barnhouse #032-2213-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-2213-01).

An exciting up-tempo blues with solo space for trumpet or trombone and piano (opt. written solos provided). Even though the ranges are quite rea sonable, the ``shout chorus’’ really shouts! You can’t go wrong with any Lennie Niehaus chart, and this is clearly one of his best. A Real Winner!!

Grade 2.5

SKU: CL.032-2213-00

Composed by Niehaus. Jazz Ensemble. Score and set of parts. Composed 1989. C.L. Barnhouse #032-2213-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-2213-00).

An exciting up-tempo blues with solo space for trumpet or trombone and piano (opt. written solos provided). Even though the ranges are quite rea sonable, the ``shout chorus’’ really shouts! You can’t go wrong with any Lennie Niehaus chart, and this is clearly one of his best. A Real Winner!!

To You by Thad Jones. For jazz ensemble plus 5th Trumpet and optional 5th Trombone or Tuba; S(A)ATTB saxes. Standard jazz ensemble plus 5th Trumpet and optional 5th Trombone or Tuba; S(A)ATTB saxes. Jazz Summit Series. Ballad. Advanced. Score and Set of Parts. Published by Kendor Music

By Bob Mintzer. For jazz ensemble; tenor saxes have optional flute doubles. Standard jazz ensemble; tenor saxes have optional flute doubles. Kendor Archive Editions. Basie Style Swing. Medium Advanced. Score and parts. Published by Kendor Music Inc

By Toshiko Akiyoshi (1929-). For jazz ensemble, saxes have optional flute or alto flute doubles, 2nd trumpet has optional flugelhorn double. Kendor Jazz Archive Series. Medium Swing. Medium Advanced. Score and set of parts. Duration 9 minutes. Published b Score and Parts Medium Swing

(Training Kit plus Bass, Drums, Guitar and Piano Books with CDs) Written by Fred Hamilton, Lou Fischer, Shelly Berg, Steven Houghton. Instructional books and accompaniment CDs for bass, drums, guitar and piano. With introductory text, instructional text and standard notation. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Composed by Sammy Nestico. For jazz ensemble with 2 F horns and tuba; 2nd tenor sax has optional flute double. Jazz Gateway Series. Ballad. Easy. Score and set of parts. Published by Kendor Music Inc

Composed by Marian McPartland. Arranged by Dodgion. For jazz ensemble with optional flute and soprano sax doubles on alto sax parts; solo flugelhorn. Kendor Jazz Archive Series. Ballad. Medium Advanced. Score and set of parts. Duration ca. 7 minutes, 25 seconds. Published by Kendor Music Inc

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble with opt. flute, clarinet and F horn - Grade 1

SKU: KN.41790

Composed by Doug Beach and George Shutack. Jazz Foundations Series. (playable by 4 horns plus rhythm section) with opt. flute, clarinet and F horn. Medium Swing. Score and parts. Kendor Music Inc #41790. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.41790).

UPC: 822795417906.

The great Count Basie was the master at short solo fills that were beautifully crafted musical statements. This medium swing chart in the Basie style features a piano, with written piano fills. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, written or ad lib solos for all are included, along with optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F.

Trumpet Range = Eb5

Trombone Range = Eb4.

Jazz Ensemble plus opt. 5th Trumpetalto & tenor saxes have opt. flute or soprano sax doubles - Grade 3.5

SKU: KN.52755

Composed by Thad Jones. Kendor Jazz Archive Series. Bossa Nova. Score and set of parts. Duration 3 minutes, 30 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #52755. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52755).

Recorded in 1998 by the Monday Night Big Band on their Thanks To Thad album, this is Part 1 of Thad's larger Return Journey Suite. Solo requirements are limited to an optional repeat that may (or may not) be taken for a piano solo. This means that this outing relies on solid section and ensemble work throughout. A full brass pyramid that builds from the bottom up before the final chord is a special highlight. Duration 3:30.

Jazz Ensemble plus opt. 5th Trumpet1st Soprano Sax has flute or alto sax doubles2nd Alto Sax has opt. flute double, tenor saxes have opt. clarinet doubles, & Bari Sax has opt. bass clarinet double - Grade 3.5

SKU: KN.52470

Composed by Thad Jones. Kendor Jazz Archive Series. Bossa Nova. Score and set of parts. Duration 4 minutes, 15 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #52470. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52470).

Recorded in 1997 on The Danish Radio Big Band Plays Thad Jones album in tribute to the years he worked with that group, this breezy bossa nova with colorful woodwinds isn't as difficult to perform as many of Thad's other charts. Solos for piano and/or guitar precede the full-ensemble climax followed by a quiet finish. Duration 4:15.

Jazz Ensemble all saxes have opt. flute or clarinet doubles - Grade 3.5

SKU: KN.52565

Composed by Toshiko Akiyoshi. Kendor Jazz Archive Series. Ballad. Score and set of parts. Duration 5 minutes, 20 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #52565. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52565).

Recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album March Of The Tadpoles, the score notes for this beautiful work explain two major performance options. First, the introduction may be replaced by a freely-improvised piano solo (as originally recorded on the album); this makes all sax doubles unnecessary. Second, the main solo feature for tenor sax may also be played by alto; extra substitute parts are provided. Duration 5:20.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1071-00

Arranged by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Smart Chart Music - Jazz Arrangements Series. Score and set of parts. Composed 2011. Duration 2 minutes, 47 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1071-00. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1071-00).

This classic Clarence Williams composition was written at the very beginning of the Jazz Age and speaks in the Count Basie language. An 8 measure written piano solo feeds into a quiet full ensemble melody with brass in bucket mutes. (Open in stand will do) Well placed unisons and ensemble writing leads to a 16 bar tenor sax solo (suggested written solo is provided) then builds to a final full ensemble shout chorus a minor third higher. Includes an optional flute part. The unique surprise ending will treat the audience and band to a few happy moments. Hint: (Opt. one bar vocal ending).

Jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: CL.SCM-1071-01

Arranged by Carubia. Jazz Ensemble. Extra full score. Composed 2011. Duration 2 minutes, 47 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #SCM-1071-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.SCM-1071-01).

This classic Clarence Williams composition was written at the very beginning of the Jazz Age and speaks in the Count Basie language. An 8 measure written piano solo feeds into a quiet full ensemble melody with brass in bucket mutes. (Open in stand will do) Well placed unisons and ensemble writing leads to a 16 bar tenor sax solo (suggested written solo is provided) then builds to a final full ensemble shout chorus a minor third higher. Includes an optional flute part. The unique surprise ending will treat the audience and band to a few happy moments. Hint: (Opt. one bar vocal ending).

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble with opt. flute, clarinet & F horn - Grade 1

SKU: KN.41790S

Composed by George Shutack Doug Beach. Jazz Foundations Series. Kendor Music Inc #41790S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.41790S).

UPC: 822795417906.

The great Count Basie was the master at short solo fills that were beautifully crafted musical statements. This very easy swing chart in the Basie style features a piano, with written piano fills. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, written or ad lib solos for all are included, along with optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F. Duration 4:00. Available in SmartMusic.

Jazz Ensemble standard Jazz ensemble with SAAATB saxes with opt. flute doubles on alto and tenor parts (opt. 5th Trumpet) - Grade 3.5

SKU: KN.52105S

Composed by Thad Jones. Kendor Archive Editions. Kendor Music Inc #52105S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52105S).

Featuring a walking bass line and an easy swing groove, piano carries the solo work in this contemporary score by the great Thad Jones. In the final half, the sound of muted brass contributes to the intimate bluesy mood. A piano solo 'ala Basie' closes it all out beautifully. Duration 4:40.

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

SKU: KN.61745

Composed by Greg Yasinitsky. Jazz Journey. Uptempo Swing. Score and parts. Kendor Music Inc #61745. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.61745).

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 (Kendor Konvertible for 9-17 players) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes - Grade 1

SKU: KN.63790

(based on the chord changes to 'Stella By Starlight' by Victor Young). Composed by Peter Blair. Jazz Quest. Swing. Kendor Music Inc #63790. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.63790).

UPC: 822795637908.

Based on the chord changes to Stella By Starlight by Victor Young, this swinging chart is a workout for the full ensemble. Written for beginning groups, everyone gets a turn at the melody, and there are several interesting changes in feel that will keep the rhythm section engaged and on their toes. Brass ranges are accessible with trumpet up to E5 and F4 for trombone. Rhythm section parts provide the drummer with a solid concept of what to play, and notated piano voicings and bass lines are provided. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 3:15.

Jazz Ensemble standard Jazz ensemble (Kendor Konvertible for 9-17 players) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes - Grade 1

SKU: KN.63790S

(based on the chord changes to 'Stella By Starlight' by Victor Young). Composed by Peter Blair. Jazz Quest. Kendor Music Inc #63790S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.63790S).

UPC: 822795637908.

Based on the chord changes to Stella By Starlight by Victor Young, this swinging chart is a workout for the full ensemble. Written for beginning groups, everyone gets a turn at the melody, and there are several interesting changes in feel that will keep the rhythm section engaged and on their toes. Brass ranges are accessible with trumpet up to E5 and F4 for trombone. Rhythm section parts provide the drummer with a solid concept of what to play, and notated piano voicings and bass lines are provided. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 3:15.

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 with opt. flute, clarinet & F horn - Grade 1

SKU: KN.41800

Composed by Doug Beach and George Shutack. Jazz Foundations Series. Swing. Score and parts. Duration 3 minutes, 50 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #41800. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.41800).

UPC: 822795418002.

Learn ing music in the style of the great Count Basie Band is an essential experience for any jazz musician. This swing original features many of the components that we so often hear in the Count's music: a riff based melody, blues changes and a piano presenting the first statement of the melody. Scored at the very easy level for 5 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, written or ad lib solos for all and optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F are included. Duration 3:50. Available in SmartMusic.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble with opt. flute, clarinet & F horn - Grade 1

SKU: KN.41800S

Composed by George Shutack Doug Beach. Jazz Foundations Series. Kendor Music Inc #41800S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.41800S).

UPC: 822795418002.

Learn ing music in the style of the great Count Basie Band is an essential experience for any jazz musician. This swing original features many of the components that we so often hear in the Count's music: a riff based melody, blues changes and a piano presenting the first statement of the melody. Scored at the very easy level for 5 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, written or ad lib solos for all and optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F are included. Duration 3:50. Available in SmartMusic.

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble with 5th Trumpet and 5th Bass Trombone or Tuba 4th Trombone opt. and opt. guitar, SATTB saxophones - Grade 5

SKU: KN.52095

Composed by Thad Jones. Kendor Jazz Archive Series. Contemporary Blues. Score and set of parts. Kendor Music Inc #52095. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52095).

This medium-tempo blues for proficient groups gives solos to soprano sax and piano, followed by a solo chorus that can be opened up for tenor, trumpet and/or trombone according to your band's strengths.