Series: JAZZ JOURNEY
Grade: Medium Style: FUNK BALLAD Features: Alto Sax Item: 61006 Price: $48.00
Why not feature your alto sax soloist on this funky groove ballad for advancing groups? The innovative harmony during the bridge, and the double-time samba section add lots of depth to this engaging piece. Ample unison passages serve as an excellent vehicle to teach dynamic restraint, and soloist will have plenty of room to stretch out. Make this one of your festival and concert programming choices for years to come. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:20.
Series: JAZZ JOURNEY
Grade: Medium Style: HIP-HOP Item: 61200 Price: $48.00
This chart can add some cool sophistication to your next program. Designed with advancing players’ technical facility in mind, the strong rhythmic backdrop supports an infectious funk melody with rich harmonies. Even the most hard-core swing lovers will be tapping their feet to this one! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:40.
Series: JAZZ JOURNEY
Grade: Medium Style: FUNK Item: 61315 Price: $48.00
This cleverly written funk chart for advancing groups is definitely not headed for the scrap yard, but rather to your concert stage. It’s a fun piece with a choice of “recyclable” soloists, and several spots for your drummer to “salvage” a solo. The rhythm section parts are well-written, so as not to “trash” the groove. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:40.
Series: JAZZ JOURNEY
Grade: Medium Style: FUNK Item: 61420 Price: $48.00
If you’re in the market for an infectious funk tune that your audience will love, this chart designed for advancing groups fits the bill! Though the piece generates a lot of excitement, it won’t overtax your brass section. It has great rhythmic energy, is fun to play, and showcases your choice of soloists. The rousing finish guarantees an enthusiastic response from the audience. Commissioned by the Los Alamitos High School Jazz Band #2, John Rush, Director. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:20.
Series: JAZZ JOURNEY
Grade: Medium Style: FUNK Item: 1657 Price: $48.00
Here's a funk original that will add color to any program. Saxes are featured on the melody and solo space is provided for either alto saxophone or trombone. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. We are thrilled to have Bill Liston back on board for his second year as a Kendor writer. Last years charts by Bill were a huge success and were a great addition to the Kendor Catalog.
Series: JAZZ JOURNEY
Grade: Medium Style: FUNK Item: 1658 Price: $48.00
Commissioned by the Los Alamitos (CA) High School Jazz Ensemble, thus funk tune is a terrific concert opener or closer. The open solo section can be repeated for additional soloists if desired; a sheet with written solos in Eb, Bb and C transpositions is provided with each set to aid inexperienced improvisers. Includes a guitar chord chart.
Series: JAZZ JOURNEY
Grade: Medium Style: FUNK Item: 1663 Price: $48.00
This masterful funk chart demonstrates the writers expertise in big band orchestration and use use of contemporary thematic material reminiscent of the 1980's. The grooving 'A' section will bring your audience to its feet asking for an encore. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:20.
Series: JAZZ JOURNEY
Grade: Medium Style: SWING Item: 1702 Price: $48.00
Commissioned by Chuck Wackerman and the Los Alamitos (CA) High School Jazz Band, this bright swing excursion features the sax section and provides solo space for tenor sax and/or trombone. Nice interplay between the saxes and brass takes the tune to an interesting finish.
Series: VOCALIST WITH BIG BAND
Grade: Medium Style: SHUFFLE Item: 108 Price: $45.00
Kendor is pleased to announce the release of this arrangement of the classic standard from the Paramount Picture Dude Ranch by Edward Heyman and Johnny Green. Bill Liston's masterful shuffle arrangement demonstrates his expertise in both big band orchestration and supporting vocalists. Saxophones are featured during this chart which works equally well in an opener, closer, or in the middle of the set. If a vocalist is not available, a tenor saxophone solo part is included. a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 2:40.
Series: JAZZ JOURNEY
Grade: Medium Style: SAMBA Item: 61685 Price: $48.00
This samba for advancing groups works well as an opener or closer, and at any time of year! With an interesting hook, a compelling melody, sophisticated harmonies, and a choice of soloists, it truly is for all seasons. This will be a real attention-getter at festivals and concerts! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:00.
Series: JAZZ JOURNEY
Grade: Medium Style: BALLAD Features: TROMBONE Item: 61710 Price: $48.00
Chuck Wackerman, band director at Los Alamitos (CA) High School has commissioned dozens of jazz charts from various composers, among them, Bill Liston. After a long and distinguished career, Chuck has “passed the baton” to John Rush, the new director to whom this latest Bill Liston chart is dedicated to. Feature your trombone soloist on this beautiful ballad for advancing groups that will round out your festival or concert program. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:10.
Series: JAZZ JOURNEY
Grade: Medium Style: HIP-HOP Item: 61730 Price: $48.00
Commissioned by the Los Alamitos (CA) High School Jazz Ensemble, this is an energetic hip-hop tune based on an altered blues progression. There are choices of soloists and optional parts for flute and vibes. This chart for advancing groups will be a great addition to your next concert. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:25.
Series: JAZZ JOURNEY
Grade: Medium Style: FUNK Item: 61750 Price: $48.00
Here’s a funk chart for advancing groups that features a groovin’ rhythm section and your choice of soloists. It has a unique sound that is sure to be a resounding favorite with players, audiences, and of course, festival judges. Film composer and orchestrator Bill Liston offers suggestions on how to rehearse this chart by “constructing” the groove step-by-step, which builds a solid foundation that supports the rest of the parts. The 16th note syncopations are guaranteed to give your band that sophisticated sound that sets them apart from other groups. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 6:00
Series: JAZZ JOURNEY
Item: 61759 Price: $48.00
Series: JAZZ JOURNEY
Grade: Medium Style: SWING Item: 61760 Price: $48.00
Composed for the Los Alamitos High School Jazz Ensemble near Bill’s home in Southern California, this chart is a great choice for use as a subtle opener or in the middle of a program. Several solo options are offered in this introspective swing chart for advancing groups. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set.
Series: JAZZ SUMMIT
Grade: Advanced Style: JAZZ WALTZ Features: TRUMPET Item: 3792 Price: $52.00
Kendor is pleased to release this jazz arrangement of Tschaikowsky's classic work from The Nutcracker. Written for and recorded by Wayne Bergeron on his Grammy winning WAG Records release, You Call This A Living?, this jazz waltz arrangement is an ideal showcase for a big band and its star trumpet soloist. The band parts are scored at the medium advanced level, while the solo part is advanced. You'll love the way Liston has modernized the chord structure while staying true to the composer's intent.
Series: JAZZ JOURNEY
Grade: Medium Style: SHUFFLE Item: 61970 Price: $48.00
Did you ever wonder why musicians can’t dance? Well, you still may not have the answer to that age-old question after performing this chart for advancing groups, but there’s little doubt your band and audience will thoroughly love this roaring shuffle! The exciting work is clearly articulated and packs a lot of punch from start to finish. The brass even have an a cappella chorus while the saxophones provide ensemble hits in the empty spots. And for solos, it’s your choice whether to feature your 2nd Alto Saxophone, 2nd Trumpet, 2nd Trombone, or all three. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration ca. 5:00.