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Jazz Gateway Series Kendor's series of charts designed for Developing Groups |
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Jazz Gateway Series Kendor's series of charts designed for Developing Groups |
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Absolutely, Positively - Yasinitsky Grade: Easy Style: SLOW SHUFFLE Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST. Item: 60005 Price: $45.00 Try this slow, yet hard-swinging shuffle on your next big band outing. The bluesy sound emphasizes the groove, and is accessible for developing groups. Written especially for the Lincoln Middle School Jazz Band in Pullman, Washington, this chart includes a written solo-though the composer encourages aspiring soloists to improvise over the entire solo section using a five-note cell from which to base their ideas. This tune features Kendor Konvertible instrumentation - meaning that it can be played by as few as 9 players. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:05. |
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Apple A Day, An - Mike Lewis Grade: Easy Style: MODERATE SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST. Item: 60030 Price: $45.00 This medium swing chart is the next work for developing groups by Miami-based writer, Mike Lewis. This is the perfect chart for tightening up your band’s concept of ensemble skills, particularly blend and phrasing. Both tenor saxophone and trumpet have solos provided that can be performed as is or ad lib. This chart features Kendor Konvertible instrumentation - meaning that it can be played by as few as 9 players. See why jazz band directors everywhere are keeping lots of Mike Lewis charts in their books! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:35. |
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Armando's Hideaway - Rivera Grade: Easy Style: LATIN Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST. Item: 60035 Price: $45.00 Here’s a suave Latin tune designed to feature your tenor sax and trombone soloists. A memorable melody is supported by sophisticated, yet accessible harmonic motives throughout. Authentic Latin devices are properly notated so that developing players can learn how the professionals internalize this engaging style of music. This tune features Kendor Konvertible instrumentation - meaning that it can be played by as few as 9 players. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:00. |
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Back And Forth - Phelps  Grade: Easy Style: FUNK Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 60039 Price: $45.00 This accessible original utilizes a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts. Designed to make developing groups sound their best, it derives its title from the “back and forth” feeling in the rhythm section parts. Although loaded with great learning material, the piece is simply fun to play and will leave bands and audiences whistling the melody. The piano and bass parts are fully notated with chord symbols provided. The solo section features written or ad lib solos for any player using the solo sheets provided. This tune features Kendor Konvertible instrumentation - meaning that it can be played by as few as 9 players. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:30. |
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Baja - Yasinitsky Grade: Easy Style: SAMBA Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 246 Price: $45.00 this samba original is fused with a slight touch of funk, making it stylistically popular for developing bands. It features a catchy melody, interesting chord changes, solos for alto and trumpet, and an exciting shout chorus. Perfect for festival or concerts, this work makes novice jazz ensembles sound sophisticated. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:30. |
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Big Block Blues - Les Sabina Grade: Easy Style: MEDIUM SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 60047 Price: $45.00 Kendor continues its tradition of publishing accessible jazz charts that have integrity and style with this Les Sabina offering. The title of this swing original refers to the confidence-building block voicings that allow developing musicians to work towards uniform jazz phrasing and articulations. An 'as is' or 'ad lib' solo for tenor saxophone is provided, but the solo section can be opened up for additional players. This chart is playable with as few as 9 pieces and is expandable all the way to a 17-piece big band and beyond, since optional flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes parts are also included! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:15. |
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Big Dawg - Howard Rowe Grade: Easy Style: SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 269 Price: $45.00 Written to reflect the Woody Herman blues styles, Howard Rowe offers this original. Simple, swinging, propulsive riffs supported by crisp, assertive brass punches drive the tune. Included is a small band ensemble chorus and the usual big band power, making this a great choice for concert of festival performances. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greason is included in each set. Duration 3:45. |
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Blues For Three Brothers - Rivera Grade: Easy Style: SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 60050 Price: $45.00 An ideal Basie-style opener for your next concert or festival performance, “Blues For Three Brothers” features the 1st Alto and 1st Trombone players. All the elements are present for a swinging performance - a classic “2” feel in the opening moments, call and response, dramatic dynamic contrasts, and an exciting shout chorus. You won’t want to miss this accessible chart for developing groups! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 2:30. |
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Blues-Go-Round - Les Sabina Grade: Easy Style: SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST. Item: 60055 Price: $45.00 Quarter notes dominate the melodic material in this accessible swing chart for developing groups. Aspiring musicians will learn that each quarter note must receive it's full value, that way directors can ensure that successive quarter notes do not get “clipped” causing acceleration. Players will not have to exceed a forte dynamic anytime throughout the chart because it is scored in either unison or two-part harmony. This chart features Kendor Konvertible instrumentation - meaning that it can be played by as few as 9 players. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Add this confidence builder to your library today! Duration 2:10. |
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Blues With A View - Phelps Grade: Easy Style: SWING Item: 60060 Price: $45.00 Despite the title, this piece is more blues-based than an actual blues chart. Scored especially for Kendor's Jazz Gateway Series, it is perfect for developing groups. Dense ensemble writing and accessible rhythmic figures support the tuneful melody. All instruments have interesting parts to play, ranges are reasonable, and rhythm parts are notated with chords symbols provided. But that's not all - the chart is playable by as few as 9 pieces and expandable to 17 pieces. Ad lib or as is solo space is provided for any instrument. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:00 |
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Bop Doo Wah - Niehaus Grade: Easy Style: MODERATE SWING Item: 60063 Price: $45.00 The title of this effective jazz chart for developing groups is derived from the early 1940’s when jazz players would use these and other similar syllables to sing the melodies of tunes. Solo sheets are provided for alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax, trumpet, and trombone. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:15 without optional solos. |
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Bossa Bonito - Phelps Grade: Easy Style: BOSSA Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 60065 Price: $45.00 This very accessible Latin chart is an original written in the bossa-nova style. It employs a tuneful melody supported by a sophisticated chord progression and solid orchestration. Scored with a thorough understanding of the capabilities of developing jazz musicians, this will make a great addition to any school jazz library! It contains great learning material and is fun to play. The piano part is fully notated with chord symbols provided and the guitar part consists primarily of chord changes and slashes. Trombone and alto saxophone are featured on written solos with chord changes also cued. This chart is playable by as few as 9 players and expandable to full big band instrumentation (17 players). A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:25. |
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Bottom Line Blues - Phelps Grade: Easy Style: SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 60067 Price: $45.00 This piece is an effective blues original designed especially for developing groups. Whether your ensemble has some experience, or is in the developmental stages, this chart is suitable for all performance situations, particularly festivals. Dense ensemble writing supports the tuneful melody and a fun sax soli is included. All instruments have interesting parts that are well articulated, the ranges are reasonable, and the rhythm parts are notated with chord symbols provided. Due to the accessible blues progression, the writer encourages everyone to get into the spotlight using the solo sheets provided. This tune features Kendor Konvertible instrumentation - meaning that it can be played by as few as 9 players. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:30. |
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Breaking News Blues - Phelps Grade: Easy Style: SWING Item: 60070 Price: $45.00 This just in! - 'Breaking News Blues' is ideal for developing jazz ensembles requiring accessible material that sounds sophisticated. Jazz writer Jon Phelps has penned a winner with as is or ad lib solos for trumpet and tenor saxophone. A tuneful melody, fun sax soli, and an exciting shout chorus makes this swing chart perfect for your next festival or concert program. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:45. |
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Caribbean Getaway - Phelps Grade: Easy Style: CALYPSO Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 296 Price: $45.00 This Latin original, written in the calypso style, features a tuneful melody that is supported by an interesting chord progression with solid orchestration. Though this chart contains great learning material, it's simply fun to play and will leave the band and the audience whistling the melody. The piano part is fully notated with chord symbols provided. The guitar part consists primarily of changes and slashes, with a couple brief notated sections where the guitarist shares some melodic material with the ensemble. The solo section has changes cued for all instruments and can be negotiated with he notes from only one scale. A Guitar Chord Chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 2:45. |
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Cerulean Blue - Yasinitsky Grade: Easy Style: BALLAD Features: TROMBONE Item: 298 Price: $45.00 Scored for jazz bands ranging in size from 9 to 17 players, this innovative Yasinitsky original showcases trombone soloist throughout. The prevailing ballad style switches to double time swing during the main solo chorus for a refreshing change of pace, and harmonies feature the chord extensions normally found in more advanced charts. Though he provides written solo lines to conform with the requirements of our Konvertibles series, in his score notes Greg urges directors to encourage young soloists to try improvisation. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is also included with every set. |
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Chant Noir - Yasinitsky Grade: Easy Style: ROCK BALLAD Features: TENOR SAX, KENDOR KONVERTIBLE Item: 60090 Price: $45.00 If you’re in the market for a beautiful rock ballad featuring tenor saxophone, look no further. Answering the need for more tenor features for developing groups, the composer has penned a mysterious, lyrical melody with rich, satisfying harmonies. It’s a great performance piece that stresses the importance of intonation and blend from all players. This tune features Kendor Konvertible instrumentation - meaning that it can be played by as few as 9 players. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:20. |
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Charlie's Tune - Yasinitsky Grade: Easy Style: SWING BALLAD Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 302 Price: $45.00 This original is perfect for introducing younger jazz musicians to the swing ballad style. Distinctive harmonies and melodic integrity make this an ideal vehicle for teaching less experienced players dynamics, blend, and ensemble precision. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:30. |
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Chicago - Fisher / Nowak Grade: Easy Style: MEDIUM SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 305 Price: $45.00 Originally written by Fred Fisher in 1922, this familiar tune makes a great addition to our Konvertible series, thanks to veteran arranger Jerry Nowak. Set in a conventional swing style, the intro has a definite Basie flavor and lots of solo passages for saxes and brass are great confidence builders. In the coda the drummer is free to improvise his/her own fills leading into and setting up the ensemble entrances which follow. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. |
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Child Is Born, A - Thad Jones Grade: Easy Style: BALLAD Item: 4560 Price: $45.00 |
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Chilled Out - Les Sabina Grade: Easy Style: LIGHT ROCK Features: KENDOR KONVERITBLE INST. Item: 60094 Price: $45.00 Here’s a light rock chart for developing groups that features an easy-to-play melody, and short solo sections for alto saxophone and trumpet. Harmonic clarity is always guaranteed through plenty of unison and duet style voicings. This is the perfect chart to encourage your rhythm section to experiment with various comping patterns once comfortable with the written portion of their individual parts. This chart features Kendor Konvertible instrumentation - meaning that it can be played by as few as 9 players. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:15. |
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Christmas; The Joy & Spirit - Traditional / Nestico Grade: Easy Style: 8 CHRISTMAS CAROLS Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Collection Contains: |
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City Sunrise - Schneider Grade: Easy Style: ROCK BALLAD Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 313 Price: $45.00 |
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C'Mon Back - Niehaus Grade: Easy Style: MODERATE SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 315 Price: $45.00 This 16-bar blues is the perfect swing outing for developing bands. It features lots of confidence-building unisons and full-band passages, along with idiomatic rhythms, sax solis, and written or ad lib solos for piano, trumpet and alto sax. Notated rhythm section parts, reasonable brass ranges, and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson help ensure a solid performance. |
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Code Blue - Yasinitsky Grade: Easy Style: SHUFFLE Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST. Item: 314 Price: $45.00 Dedicated to the Lincoln Middle School Jazz Band in Pullman WA, this easy level chart has a hard-swinging, shuffle blues feel. It features a riff style melody, sax soli, and an ensemble statement that builds from a whisper to a roar! This one is designed to make developing big bands sound their best! Written using Kendor Konvertible minimum instrumentation, the chart is playable by as few as 9 pieces, as many as 17 pieces, or anything in between. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:25. |
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Comfort Zone - Niehaus Grade: Easy Style: MODERATE SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 317 Price: $45.00 This Niehaus original is playable by jazz bands ranging in size from 9 to 17 players. It features a catchy melody and interesting changes, especially on the bridge. Ample unison passages serve as confidence builders, with a bit of counterpoint added here and there for good musical measure. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included with each set. |
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Cruisin' On Crestview - Yasinitsky Grade: Easy Style: JAZZ BALLAD Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 344 Price: $45.00 Here's a ensemble ballad with an attractive melody, rich harmonies, and a solo for alto sax. This work for developing jazz ensembles is scored at the easy level and features Kendor Konvertible minimum instrumentation requirements, making the chart playable by as few as 9 pieces, as many as 17 pieces, or anything in between. This chart was commissioned by The Commission Project, for the 2003-04 Lincoln Middle School Jazz Band in Pullman (WA), Joe Covill, Director. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included with each chart. duration 4:25. |
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Deep Blue - Yasinitsky Grade: Easy Style: BALLAD Features: Alto Sax- KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 349 Price: $45.00 Scored for bands ranging in size from 9-17 players, this imaginative alto sax feature starts out as a rich, warm ballad, then moves into a swinging double-time section with a written or ad lib solo for alto, and then to a roaring ensemble shout. A Jim Greeson guitar chord chart comes with each set. |
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Deep Fried - Les Sabina Grade: Easy Style: MEDIUM SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 351 Price: $45.00 This straight-ahead swinger for developing groups has a touch of blues and a hint of a “mysterioso” feel. Saxophones and brass often trade melodic phrases, and a written or ad lib solo is included for trumpet. Featuring Kendor Konvertible reduced instrumentation, any group ranging in size from 9 to 17 players can play this chart. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:10. |
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Diamond Back - Yasinitsky Grade: Easy Style: SHUFFLE Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 363 Price: $45.00 This hard-swinging shuffle features interesting changes, solos for alto and trumpet (as written or ad lib), and an exciting ensemble section that builds from a whisper to a roar. A wide range of dynamics gives it extra dramatic punch, and scales for improvising are provided in Greg's score notes. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson comes with each set. |
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Dos Gatos Bailando (Two Cats Dancing) - Phillippe Grade: Easy Style: LATIN Item: 60150 Price: $45.00 Try this bright Latin chart for developing groups featuring solos for piano, and the “two cats” alluded to in the title – namely alto saxophone and trumpet. Even if you use the minimum instrumentation option (6 horns and 3 rhythm) the chart sounds full and satisfying. See why this great writer has been associated with musical greats Henry Mancini, Stan Kenton, and Pete Rugolo. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 2:55 |
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El Baile (The Dance) - Strommen Grade: Easy Style: BRIGHT LATIN Item: 60165 Price: $45.00 Kendor continues its tradition of publishing accessible jazz charts that have integrity and style with this selection for developing groups set in a bright Latin feel. The introduction played by piano, bass and cowbell sets the stage for this spirited and authentic original. Suggested solos and percussion fills are provided for players less experienced in the Latin style. Optional flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes parts are included, as well as a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Get this chart today and watch how your musicians and audiences show their appreciation! Duration 4:20. |
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El Chupacabra - Dana Grade: Easy Style: LATIN (CALIENTE) Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 60170 Price: $45.00 We welcome California jazz educator Mike Dana to the Kendor family of writers with this spirited Latin original for developing groups. Containing reasonable ranges and rhythmic figures, plus an exciting ending that will grab your audience, this will be a perfect closer! It offers room for two soloists who can really stretch out and explore the scales provided. This chart is playable with as few as 9 pieces and is expandable all the way to a 17-piece big band and beyond, since optional flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes parts are also included! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration ca. 4:15 |
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Estero Sunset - Yasinitsky Grade: Easy Style: MEDIUM SALSA Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 389 Price: $45.00 Commissioned by the Miller Jr. High School Jazz band of Aberdeen, WA, this tune will be a big hit with players and audiences alike. Playable by jazz bands ranging in size from 9-17 pieces, it features an exciting shout chorus and written or ad lib solos for alto, trombone and bass. The Latin groove can also be enhanced by adding percussionists on cowbell, congas, etc.; Greg provides specific suggestions on this subject in his score notes. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. |
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Fancy Pants - Nestico Grade: Easy Style: FUNKY BLUES Item: 2565 Price: $45.00 |
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Final Answer - Niehaus Grade: Easy Style: MODERATE SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST. Item: 399 Price: $45.00 Developing jazz bands will love this moderate swing composition by film composer Lennie Niehaus. Important jazz concepts that should be in every aspiring jazz musician’s vocabulary are taught and reinforced in this easy level chart. Lots of unison, tutti, ensemble, and sax soli work are included, plus ad lib or as is solo space for trumpet (cues for tenor sax) and piano (cued for alto sax). This chart features Kendor Konvertible minimum instrumentation, making the chart playable by as few as 9 pieces, as many as 17 pieces, or anything in between. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:00. |
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Formula One - Les Sabina Grade: Easy Style: FAST SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 593 Price: $45.00 Featuring a unison tenor/trumpet melody in the classic hard bop style, this fast-moving, medium-easy minor blues relies on block voicings and straightforward melodic figures to build confidence in young bands. A written or ad lib solo for trumpet is included, and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson comes with each set. Playable by 9-17 players. |
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Free For All (New) - Niehaus Item: 60230 Price: $45.00 |
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Front Burner - Nestico Grade: Easy Style: MEDIUM SHUFFLE Item: 2569 Price: $45.00 |
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Gig Bag - Les Sabina Grade: Easy Style: MEDIUM FAST SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 596 Price: $45.00 this straight-ahead medium swing chart features plenty of unisons and areas of block ensemble voicings. The result - a powerful sound coming from a less experienced jazz ensemble! As is or ad lib solo space is provided for tenor sax and some brief solo spots appear in the drum part. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in this chart. Duration 2:30 |
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Give It Up - Harris Grade: Easy Style: 8/8 ROCK Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 598 Price: $45.00 Scored for bands ranging in size from 9-17 players, this tune is loaded with unison figures and tutti rhythm patterns to create a satisfying experience for developing bands. In his score notes Matt says the rhythm section should focus on a simple groove, horns should fight the urge to overblow, and intonation on unisons will need attention. Alto sax has a written or ad lib solo, and each set contains a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. |
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Glazed Over - Les Sabina Grade: Easy Style: FUNK/ROCK Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 60260 Price: $45.00 Here's a relaxed funk/rock original for developing groups that is guaranteed to be a hit at your next concert or festival appearance. It has two distinct sections and grooves, with a contrapuntal shout section that builds in intensity as it leads to an 'as is' or 'ad lib' solo for trumpet. Since the entire harmonic background is built on the F7(#9) chord, your soloist can experiment with moving in and out of the tonality to create a sense of tension and release. This chart is playable with as few as 9 pieces and is expandable all the way to a 17-piece big band and beyond, since optional flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes parts are also included! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:20. |
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Hint Of Mint, A - Niehaus Grade: Easy Style: MODERATE SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST. Item: 60295 Price: $45.00 This well-scored swing original for developing groups is playable by as few as 9 players, and is expandable to 17-piece groups. Accessibility without compromise is the best way to describe this piece. A mix of unisons and orchestrated parts instills confidence, and solo space (as is or ab lib) is provided for any instrument. This chart is a “must have” for aspiring big bands. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:20 without additional solos. |
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Hotter Sauce - Les Sabina Grade: Easy Style: SALSA Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST. Item: 599 Price: $45.00 A driving Salsa chart with lots of intensity that just doesn't let up! A short alto sax/trumpet duet is featured along with plenty of unison sax and brass lines. An ad lib” or “as is” solo is provided for tenor saxophone with optional solo space indicated for alto saxophone, trumpet, and trombone. This work for the developing jazz ensemble is scored at the medium easy level and features Kendor Konvertible instrumentation, making the chart playable by as few as 9 pieces, as many as 17 pieces, or anything in between. Duration 3:10. |
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Hypnotrance - Mike Lewis Grade: Easy Style: STRAIGHT-EIGHTH FEEL Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST. Item: 601 Price: $45.00 Written in Kendor Konvertible format, this medium easy original is set in a straight eighth note feel, built around a series of rhythms and chord changes that keep repeating throughout the chart - hence the title! Abundant unisons will help inexperienced groups build confidence, while offering all players a turn at the melody. Duration 5:20. |
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It's Showtime - Niehaus Grade: Easy Style: MODERATE SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST. Item: 608 Price: $45.00 Here’s a great moderate swing style feature for developing sax soloists. The soloist may improvise or perform the suggested solos, and interludes and a shout chorus gives the soloist sufficient rest. Scored at the easy level, this chart features Kendor Konvertible minimum instrumentation, making the chart playable by as few as 9 pieces, as many as 17 pieces, or anything in between. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:55. |
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Jambalaya - Yasinitsky Grade: Easy Style: NEW ORLEANS STREET BEAT Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 609 Price: $45.00 With an irresistible New Orleans street beat, clever melody, and solos for tenor and trumpet, this spirited release will win the hearts of everyone who hears or plays it. Though written solo lines are provided, Greg encourages improvisation by specifying the scales that will work best in his score notes. As with all charts in this series, it's playable by groups ranging in size from 9-17 pieces and comes with a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. |
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Jamie - Nestico Grade: Easy Style: BALLAD Item: 2400 Price: $45.00 |
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Katy - Nestico Grade: Easy Style: BALLAD Item: 2252 Price: $45.00 |
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Livin' Large - Yasinitsky Grade: Easy Style: NEW ORLEANS STREET BEAT Item: 60455 Price: $45.00 The infectious New Orleans 2nd line street beat will surely capture your audience’s attention when this fun, happy original for developing groups is performed at concerts and festivals. Solid ensemble writing supports the catchy melody, and accessible solo changes will encourage your soloists to improvise. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:25. |
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Lonely Street - Nestico Grade: Easy Style: BALLAD Features: Alto Sax Item: 2410 Price: $45.00 |
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Mancini Kind Of Mood, A - Mike Lewis Grade: Easy Style: BOSSA NOVA Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 631 Price: $45.00 Also offered in Kendor Konvertible format, this bossa nova original is scored at the medium easy level. A tenor saxophonist is showcased during a solo in this cleverly crafted work styled after the music of the great Henry Mancini. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:45. |
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May's Way - Jarvis Grade: Easy Style: SWING Item: 32190 Price: $45.00 Written to coincide with Shelly Berg's successful Chop-Monster jazz language tutor, the sax duet writing in this blues original pays tribute to legendary big band writer Billy May. Saxes should strive to play scooped notes uniformly; lead alto may exaggerate the scoops a bit more than the other section members. As with the other charts in this series, solo space is allowed for all instruments, and optional parts for flute, horn, tuba and vibes supplement the standard big band set. |
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Metro Wail - Niehaus Grade: Easy Style: MODERATE SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 635 Price: $45.00 This swingin' chart boasting an abundance of fundamental rhythms and figures is educational, entertaining, and great fun to play. Lots of tutti and unison passages build group confidence, while simple countermelodies develop independent playing skills. Solos for trumpet and piano may be improvised or played as written, and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is provided. Playable by bands ranging in size from 9-17 members. |
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Miles Mood - Shelton Berg Grade: Easy Style: MEDIUM UP-SWING Item: 32200 Price: $45.00 Based on a chord progression from Shelly's Chop-Monster 1 improvisation series, this colorful orchestration assigns feature material to every section of the band. As is true of the other charts in this series, open solos may be played by anyone, and optional parts for flute, horn, tuba and vibes are included. Featured on our volume 21 jazz demo. |
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Muscle Car - Yasinitsky Grade: Easy Style: HALF-TIME FUNK FEEL Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST. + OPT Item: 60505 Price: $45.00 This chart is a happy, fun tune with a funky, infectious groove featuring Kendor Konvertible instrumentation - meaning that it is playable by as few as 9 pieces and expandable to 17. Accessible, easy to read rhythms, will help developing bands grasp the half-time funk feel. The suggested solos are offered as a guide, but players will have much more fun negotiating the changes with dominant scale or blues scale-based solos. Optional parts are provided for flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba, and vibes. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Add this to your library today - you, your band, and your audiences will be glad you did! Duration 3:00. |
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New Rhumboogie (New) - Yasinitsky Item: 60528 Price: $45.00 |
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One More For The Count - Mike Lewis Grade: Easy Style: EASY SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 661 Price: $45.00 Kendor is pleased to announce the release of this swing original by Miami-based composer, Mike Lewis. Great writing in the Basie tradition is presented here for developing jazz musicians requiring material with accessible brass ranges, notated rhythm parts, and minimum instrumentation requirements. It even has Count Basie's signature piano figure at the end! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greason is included in each set. Duration 4:10. |
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One Size Fits All - Mike Lewis Grade: Easy Style: EASY RELAXED SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 663 Price: $45.00 |
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Orange Sherbert - Nestico Grade: Easy Style: BRITE JAZZ Item: 2592 Price: $45.00 |
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Pequeno Bossa Loco - Rivera Grade: Easy Style: BOSSA NOVA Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 60610 Price: $45.00 For a soothing change of pace bossa nova for the middle of your program, this original is a wise choice for developing groups. Programmed right after an up tempo swing chart or an energetic funk tune, this light and airy original will project a sophisticated straight eighth-note feel with its subtle harmonic shadings and delicate counterpoint. This is a great exercise in restraint for the band that is guaranteed to please audiences. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:45. |
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Pico De Gallo - Yasinitsky Grade: Easy Style: SALSA Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 461 Price: $45.00 If an exciting, yet approachable salsa chart will round out your concert program, check out this spicy addition to the Kendor catalog! Dedicated to Ned Corman, Director of the Commission Project of New York, this fun original has an infectious Latin groove and an ensemble chorus that developing jazz bands will love. Featuring Kendor Konvertible reduced instrumentation, any group ranging in size from 9 to 17 players can play this chart. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:25. |
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Point Mugu - Niehaus Grade: Easy Style: MODERATE SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 468 Price: $45.00 Named for a scenic area near his home in Southern California, this mainstream Niehaus swing original provides great training opportunity for groups needing easy level material. Abundant unisons, counterpoint, and lots of tutti ensemble playing will instill confidence in developing players. Solos are provided for piano and tenor saxophone. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:15 |
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Prayer Meetin' - Harris Grade: Easy Style: GOSPEL/POP BALLAD Features: Piano - KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 60630 Price: $45.00 This is a sure winner for your next concert! Designed to feature the piano in a familiar gospel-flavored role, this original for developing groups has been skillfully orchestrated so as to support, but never eclipse, the sound of the piano. The majority of the piano part is notated to assist developing pianists. The repetitive groove will keep everybody's toes tapping as your pianist is placed in the spotlight. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:25. |
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Puerto Nuevo - Yasinitsky Grade: Easy Style: SAMBA Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 473 Price: $45.00 Named after a small fishing village in Baja, California, this cheery samba features solo trumpet throughout (written solo lines are provided, but improvisation is encouraged). Ultimately, the success of this chart lies in the rhythm section's ability to maintain a steady tempo and play together in sync. It's playable by 9-17 pieces, includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson, and was commissioned by the Seattle Youth Jazz Ensemble and The Commission Project of New York. |
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Right Track, The - Jarvis Grade: Easy Style: SWING Item: 32270 Price: $45.00 This swingin' blues original from our Chop-Monster Series contains well-articulated parts, reasonable ranges, notated rhythm parts, a great unison soli sans drums, and solo space for all instruments. To give beginning improvisers guidance, Jeff's score describes the scales that will be most effective for solos. This chart is scored for standard groups with optional flute, horn, tuba and vibes; a guitar chord chart by Jim Greason is also included. |
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Rocky Bay Getaway - Rivera Grade: Easy Style: SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 60710 Price: $45.00 Here’s a relaxed swing tune for developing groups that features solos by the lead alto saxophonist and 1st Trumpet player. Some nice melodic statements from the pianist are also included. This well-scored original will work perfectly in the middle of the set as a change-of-pace follow up to a fast swing chart or energetic funk tune. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:00. |
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Room 806 - Yasinitsky Grade: Easy Style: SHUFFLE Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 60713 Price: $45.00 Playable by as few as 9 pieces, and expandable to 17 pieces, this terrific chart features a crowd-pleasing shuffle groove. Developing jazz musicians will experience contrasting dynamics and solid scoring techniques that will make them sound their best. The 'horns-alone' ensemble statement makes for an interesting moment in this original work that places your 1st Trombonist in the solo role before yielding to a rousing shout chorus. Optional parts are provided for flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba, and vibes. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Add this to your library today - you, your band, and your audiences will be glad you did! Duration 3:45 |
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Samantha - Nestico Grade: Easy Style: BALLAD Features: Tenor Sax Item: 2601 Price: $45.00 |
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Sao Paulo Nights - Yasinitsky Grade: Easy Style: BOSSA BALLAD Features: TRUMPET/KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INS Item: 60723 Price: $45.00 This beautiful bossa-ballad has a heartfelt melody and rich harmonies, while still being geared to the capabilities of developing jazz ensembles. The expressive trumpet or flugelhorn feature is dedicated to trumpeter/composer Jeff Jarvis. There are written solos in the solo sections to be used as guides, but directors should encourage their aspiring soloists to improvise over the accessible chord changes. This chart features Kendor Konvertible instrumentation - meaning that it can be played by as few as 9 players. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:50. |
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Sea Band Stomp - Harris Grade: Easy Style: JUMP SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 494 Price: $45.00 This well- conceived chart provides a great opportunity for developing players to perform in the jump-swing style and has utilized many unisons and tutti figures to bolster the confidence of younger jazz musicians. Solo space is included over the accessible F blues changes. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson ins included. Duration ca. 3:10 |
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Smack Dab In The Middle - Nestico Grade: Easy Style: JAZZ SHUFFLE Item: 2605 Price: $45.00 |
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Smooth As Silk - Phelps Grade: Very Easy Style: ROCK BALLAD Features: Trumpet/Alto Sax - KENDOR KONVERTIBLE Item: 674 Price: $45.00 Designed for jazz ensembles in the developmental stages, this very easy rock ballad is a perfect choice to feature your star trumpeter or alto saxophonist. Suitable for all performance situations, the integrity of the tuneful melody and the well-thought out instrumental backgrounds will make even the most inexperienced groups sound full and sophisticated. No improvisation is required of the soloist, brass ranges are very moderate, rhythm parts are fully notated, and developing drummers should not encounter difficulty with the basic 8/8 rock feel. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:30. |
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Socal Samba - Les Sabina Grade: Easy Style: SAMBA Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST. Item: 60745 Price: $45.00 Continuing with his great contributions to literature for developing jazz groups, Les Sabina brings us this catchy samba designed to give students a firm grasp of the exciting music of Brazil. The smooth melodic writing is within the concept of the Latin groove, and players are required to strive for balance and momentum. An ad-lib or as-is solo section is provided for tenor saxophone, and powerful unison lines come together for an energetic shout chorus. This chart features Kendor Konvertible Instrumentation, meaning that it can be played by as few as 9 players. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 2:40. |
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Song For Hayley - Mike Lewis Grade: Easy Style: BALLAD Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 677 Price: $45.00 This original is set in a warm ballad style, and was written for and dedicated to one of Mike's granddaughters, Hayley. Alto saxophone is featured along with the full ensemble. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set |
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Standing Room Only - Mike Lewis Grade: Easy Style: SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 681 Price: $45.00 This swing chart from Mike Lewis reconfirms his ability to compose sophisticated sounding charts for developing players. The medium bright tempo generates excitement without posing undue technical demands. The key alternates between C and Eb and features lots of section and full ensemble playing. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greason is included in each set. |
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Stayin' Inside - Niehaus Grade: Easy Style: MODERATE SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST. Item: 60750 Price: $45.00 Featuring Kendor Konvertible instrumentation, this chart is set in a modern swing style for developing groups. The piece transitions into brief salsa sections, and provides written or ad lib solos for several band members. The band even gets to do their best Dizzy Gillespie impression by singing “Salt Peanuts” toward the end of the chart. Between Lennie’s great big band writing ability and the entertainment value of this piece, how can you lose? A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:20. |
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St. Kitts - Phelps Grade: Easy Style: CALYPSO Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 60749 Price: $45.00 Here's an accessible original utilizing a variety of common calypso rhythmic figures. It includes a tuneful melody and is playable by as few as 9 players and expandable to full big band instrumentation. This chart, designed to make developing groups sound their best, includes thoughtfully prepared rhythm parts to ensure stylistic authenticity. Solo sheets are included for C, Bb, Eb, and Bass Clef instruments, and optional parts are provided for flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba, and vibes. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:30. |
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Stop 'N Go - Phelps Grade: Easy Style: ROCK Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 60754 Price: $45.00 Here is an accessible original utilizing a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts. This chart employs a tuneful melody and is playable by as few as 9 players and expandable to full big band instrumentation (17 players). Designed to make developing groups sound their best, the piece derives its title from the “stop and go” feeling in the rhythm section parts. Although loaded with great learning material, the piece is simply fun to play and will leave bands and audiences whistling the melody. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:30. |
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Sugar Train - Dana Grade: Easy Style: STRAIGHT-AHEAD SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 60753 Price: $45.00 This engaging, straight-ahead swinger for developing groups is dedicated to two tenor saxophone giants: Stanley Turrentine, whose biggest hit was Sugar, and John Coltrane, affectionately known as 'Trane.' Perfect as on opener, this chart contains flexible instrumentation to accommodate any young group - it is playable by as few as 9 pieces and is expandable all the way to a 17-piece big band and beyond, since optional flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba, and vibes parts are also included! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration ca. 3:10. |
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Swing Happens - Les Sabina Grade: Easy Style: FAST SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 60756 Price: $45.00 This engaging fast swing chart has a bouncy saxophone melody that is then passed on to the trumpet section. It calls for “attitude” when playing the melody and lots of punch from the supporting parts in the ensemble. Your drummer will love the two solo spots, and as-is or ad-lib solo space is also provided for trumpet. This is truly an accessible chart for developing groups that registers high on the excitement meter! This tune features Kendor Konvertible instrumentation - meaning that it can be played by as few as 9 players. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 2:25. |
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Swing Inc. - Les Sabina Grade: Easy Style: MEDIUM FAST SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 695 Price: $45.00 As the title implies, this is a no-nonsense, straight-ahead swing tune. Highlights include a hard-swinging melody, a written or ad lib solo for tenor sax, and several solo spots for drums. With flexible scoring for 9-17 players, each performance set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. |
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Swingin' Thing - Niehaus Grade: Easy Style: MODERATE SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 60755 Price: $45.00 Most people in jazz bands want to improvise. In this great chart for developing groups, there's plenty of opportunity to do just that for alto sax, baritone sax, trumpet, and trombone. This accessible moderate swing original is scored in the Kendor Konvertible format making it playable by anywhere from 9 to 17 players. In whatever configuration you use, the chart sounds full and satisfying, thanks to Lennie's superior scoring abilities. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:55 without solos. |
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That Warm Feeling - Nestico Grade: Easy Style: BALLAD Item: 2510 Price: $45.00 |
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Tight Shoes Blues - Phelps Grade: Easy Style: SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 514 Price: $45.00 Tight Shoes Blues is an accessible original utilizing a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in swing charts. Written at the very easy level, it features a tuneful melody supported by a standard blues progression and solid orchestration. Playable by as few as 9 players, it is designed to make developing groups sound their best. Although loaded with great learning material, the piece is simply fun to play, and will leave players and audiences whistling the melody. The piano and bass parts are fully notated with chord symbols provided. The solo section may be opened up for any instrument, and a solo sheet with chord changes along with a sample solo is provided. The guitar part consists of chord changes and slashes, and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:00. |
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To Love Again - Harris Grade: Easy Style: BALLAD Features: Piano - KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 60820 Price: $45.00 This beautiful piano feature for developing groups offers a fully notated part for the soloist along with a big band accompaniment that perfectly complements the gentle melodies. Programming this ballad will add an ideal change of pace to any concert or festival program. Most importantly, this feature will work great whether you have a skilled jazz pianist or a soloist who's more of a classical player. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 2:30. |
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T-Rex - Mike Lewis Grade: Easy Style: MODERATE SWING Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST. Item: 699 Price: $45.00 This medium easy original is set in a swing style and features Kendor Konvertible instrumentation. The saxophones introduce the tuneful melody, with trombones supporting. The brass section takes over from there, before yielding to the saxophone section again and a piano solo (as is” or “ad lib). The big ending will delight players and audiences. Duration 3:20. |
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West Valley - Yasinitsky Grade: Easy Style: SHUFFLE BLUES Features: KENDOR KONVERTIBLE INST Item: 713 Price: $45.00 This shuffle blues chart will be well received by developing big bands and their respective audiences. A great melody, some surprising changes, and an interesting stop time section all contribute to the excitement and educational worth of this piece. Solo space for trumpet and a sax soli are offered. A guitar chord by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration is 3:40 |
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