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Jazz Journey Series Kendor's series of charts designed for Advancing Groups |
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Jazz Journey Series Kendor's series of charts designed for Advancing Groups |
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9-1/2 Months - Springfield Grade: Medium Style: Moderate Swing Item: 1712 Price: $48.00 Written for the Delaware Water Gap (PA) Celebration of the Arts Jazz Festival, this swingin' blues original highlights the interplay between sections. A strong backbeat, riff-based melody, colorful scoring, and solo sections for any player on Bb blues changes sums it up. In his score notes, Dave says the chart can be played at a variety of tempos provided it feels natural and swings! Optional guitar chord chart included, and featured on our Volume 22 jazz demo. |
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Absolutely Awesome - Niehaus Grade: Medium Style: Moderately Fast Swing Item: 61003 Price: $48.00 For years, Lennie Niehaus has composed and arranged great music for jazz ensemble at all ability levels, and this work for advancing groups is no exception. Interesting chord changes and backgrounds combine with the ever-popular Charleston beat to create this memorable swing chart. You’ll find great ensemble writing, sax soli, and a swinging shout chorus. The solo section offers options to the conductor to assign ad lib or “as is” solos to several instrumental configurations. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Don’t miss this one! Duration ca. 4:30. |
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Across The Channel - Liston Grade: Medium Style: Funk Ballad Features: Alto Saxophone 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. |
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Alegria Latina (Latin Delight) - Nowak Grade: Medium Style: Latin Item: 61016 Price: $48.00 Commissioned by the 2006 First Jazz Ensemble at the Melbourne Youth Summer Music School in Australia, this Latin original for advancing groups is sure to have your audience tapping their feet. In his detailed rehearsal suggestions, Jerry shows directors how to encourage good phrasing by teaching students how to think in terms of sub-phrases as they play. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:25. |
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All In - Niehaus Grade: Medium Style: Moderate Swing Item: 61021 Price: $48.00 This original for advancing groups by Stan Kenton alumni, Lennie Niehaus, is sure to please players and audiences alike. The material is well developed and provides plenty of opportunity for various players and sections to share in the melodic role. Solos are provided for alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone, and trombone. A swinging shout chorus utilizes effective rhythmic material that brings the chart to a rousing finish! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:35 without additional solos. |
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All's Well In Wellington - Cunliffe Grade: Medium Style: Medium Up-Swing Item: 1405 Price: $48.00 Featured on our Volume 21 jazz demo, this exciting flagwaver combines elements from the big bands of Count Basie, Thad Jones, Rob McConnell and Buddy Rich. Powered by a memorable blues riff that builds to a mighty shout, this chart includes an open solo section for alto, trumpet, piano, and more if desired. The drummer also steps out with solos in several places. |
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Another Look At The Diminished Chord - Liston Grade: Medium Style: Swing Item: 61029 Price: $48.00 Commissioned by John Rush and the Los Alamitos Jazz Band #1, this original for advancing groups is exactly what you need to open your next concert or festival performance. Several musical generations work together as the chart combines elements of 1930’s swing with a fresh harmonic approach. Ranges and technical requirements are reasonable, and tenor sax and trumpet are featured soloists. Don’t miss this one. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:10. |
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Basie-Straight Ahead (Simplified Version) - Nestico Grade: Medium Style: Swing - Simplified Version Item: 2300 Price: $48.00 |
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Bellavino Blues - Harris Grade: Medium Style: Art Blakey Swing Item: 61045 Price: $48.00 Here’s a great Art Blakey style swing chart that features a quartet within the big band. Showcase your 1st Alto Saxophone, 2nd Trumpet, and 2nd Trombone on this accessible, yet grooving original for advancing groups. The four horns can be featured soloists and also trade “licks” with the band. This is not based on a traditional 12-bar blues, so your band will get to expand its horizons. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:20. |
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Bistro Latino - Jarvis Grade: Medium Style: Salsa Item: 61060 Price: $48.00 Commissioned by the Missouri Unit of the International Association for Jazz Education for the 2006 Missouri All-State Jazz Ensemble, this authentic Latin original for advancing groups is truly a showstopper in every way! The chart is named after a popular Latin dance club and restaurant in New York City that recently closed. After opening with a dynamic tutti unison statement, this challenging work utilizes two Latin feels, namely songo and samba. The songo rhythm is most commonly heard in salsa music and employs lots of exciting syncopation supported by a repetitious, but always moving rhythm section background. The samba rhythm is used in the interlude section of the piece, which features very lush, modern voicings. Solo space is offered for soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, and trombone. A member of the rhythm section could also solo. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:35. |
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Blue Bossa - Durham / Johnson Grade: Medium Style: Latin Item: 2690 Price: $48.00 |
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Business As Usual - Berger Grade: Medium Style: Medium Swing Item: 1493 Price: $48.00 Kendor is pleased to announce the release of this medium difficulty original by New York writer David Berger. This straight-ahead swing chart right out of the Baise and Ellington traditions, was written for secondary school bands, but is regularly programmed by Berger's professional big band, The Sultan's of Swing. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:00. |
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Cabin Fever - Mike Lewis Grade: Medium Style: Swing Item: 61083 Price: $48.00 As with all Mike Lewis charts, the ensemble writing is full and satisfying, while providing adequate opportunities for advancing groups to hone their skills. This one contains a brief (16 bar) piano solo, but puts the spotlight squarely on the entire band for the remainder of the time. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:10. |
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Calle Ocho - Jarvis Grade: Medium Style: Cha-Cha Item: 61085 Price: $48.00 Take a musical journey through Miami’s “Little Havana” in this cha-cha for advancing groups. The title refers to 8th Street, South Florida’s salsa capital, where you’ll find an abundance of Cuban cultural attractions. This chart features a strong melody and solid orchestration, supported by authentic Latin harmonies and rhythms. To ensure the proper groove, the piano montunos are fully notated with chord symbols provided. “As is” or ad lib solos are offered for trumpet and trombone, and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:20. |
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Case In Point - Halle Grade: Medium Style: Swing Item: 61087 Price: $48.00 You’ll definitely want to add this terrific swing chart to your library, especially given the overwhelmingly positive response to this composer’s previous publications! The catchy melody has some compelling harmonic twists, trumpet and tenor sax are given solo space while the rest of the ensemble reminds us what big band music is all about. Plenty of articulations and dynamic contrasts are included throughout this well crafted original for advancing groups that is guaranteed to elicit a great audience response. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:55. |
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Chill Factor - Yasinitsky  Grade: Medium Style: Swing Item: 61093 Price: $48.00 If you’re in the market for an uptempo modal blues chart that is sure to light up your audience, Chill Factor is definitely up to the task. Written for advancing groups, this one has great chord changes and an engaging saxophone soli. Combine that with interesting rhythm section figures, solos for tenor saxophone and drums, and a roaring shout chorus, and you’ve got a winning recipe for a standing ovation! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:40. |
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Chris' Tune - Nowak Grade: Medium Style: Ballad Features: Flugelhorn Item: 61095 Price: $48.00 Written for Jerry’s son Christopher, this tuneful, even-8th ballad for advancing groups features flugelhorn throughout. It begins and ends with rubato style cadenzas. In between, the soloist has plenty of room to improvise or play the written solo lines provided. This is a great vehicle to showcase your star trumpet player at a jazz festival. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration ca. 5:30. |
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Cooke's Delight - Les Sabina Grade: Medium Style: Medium Swing Item: 1539 Price: $48.00 This hard-driving swing chart reminiscent of Blue Note’s hard-bop recording era, was written at the medium level for Joe Cooke, and commissioned by the Springville-Griffith Institute (NY) Jazz Band. An open solo section is provided, followed by a three-way fugal shout. The change of key near the end facilitates a brief, exciting shout section in block voicing for the brass. Duration 5:00. |
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Critical Mass - Jarvis Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 1545 Price: $48.00 Featured on our Volume 20 jazz demo, this tune will energize any big band program. Abundant articulations for horns, striking dynamic contrasts, and an expandable solo section are highlights. A chord chart for guitar is also included, and Jarvis invites the guitarist to play a key role by adding single-note comping patterns so the pianist can concentrate on chords. |
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Curly Q's Blues - Harris Grade: Medium Style: Mingus Swing Item: 61115 Price: $48.00 This modern blues chart for advancing groups, named after the composer's Labradoodle dog, is sure to sustain listener and player interest. Ranges are limited and all melodies are shared equally. Solo changes are over a 12-bar 1-4-5 blues based on suspended chords instead of dominant 7th chords. This chart allows for a looser rhythm section feel, thus emulating the Charles Mingus style. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:20. |
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Don't Be Silly - Halle Grade: Medium Style: Medium Funk Item: 61150 Price: $48.00 This simple, yet energetic funk tune is perfect for advancing jazz ensembles. It can be played with a slight hip-hop feel by swinging the sixteenth notes, or as a straight funk tune. Due to the abundance of repeated figures, your band will learn the notes quickly, allowing more rehearsal time for interpreting music. This chart is going to leave your audiences humming the memorable melody. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:20. |
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Down 'N Up - Les Sabina Grade: Medium Style: Medium Swing Features: Kendor Konvertible Inst. Item: 366 Price: $48.00 This swing original features a contrapuntal theme that combines unique melodies from the saxophone, trumpet, and trombone sections. Ad lib or written solos are offered for tenor saxophone and trumpet before moving on to a powerfully contrasting block-scored shout section. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greason is included in each set. Duration 40;25 |
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Down Under Shuffle - Nowak Grade: Medium Style: Swing Item: 61155 Price: $48.00 Commissioned by the 2006 First Jazz Ensemble at the Melbourne Youth Summer Music School in Australia, this accessible swing chart for advancing groups will make a great addition to your library. It features all the sections of the band, has an effective sax soli, and provides solo opportunities for trumpet and trombone. The composer offers detailed rehearsal and performance suggestions that will expedite the preparation of this well-crafted original. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:40. |
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Eye On The Prize - Jarvis Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 61185 Price: $48.00 Given the widespread popularity of Jeff Jarvis’ funk charts for big band, you’re going to love this original for advancing groups. Solos are offered for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone, but can also be played by guitar and piano if desired. After the solo section, the drums and horns have a staccato section a la “Tower of Power.” Everyone has interesting and challenging parts to play throughout, and each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Optional parts are also included for 1st and 2nd Flute, and vibes. Duration 4:50. |
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Fall Madness - Liston 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. |
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Familiar Secrets - Halle Grade: Medium Style: Swing Item: 1573 Price: $48.00 Kendor is pleased to announce the release of this original by Philadelphia-based writer Lars Halle. Perfect for balancing set lists, this relaxed yet hard-swinging chart features lush brass harmonies and powerful shout choruses. Solos are provided for alto sax and piano, and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. |
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Fatback And Greens - Jarvis Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 61203 Price: $48.00 Los Angeles-based jazz composer Jeff Jarvis has composed yet another tuneful funk chart for advancing groups that grooves from start to finish. This chart has all the characteristics that make Jarvis’ best selling funk charts so popular with jazz bands everywhere. If you like Critical Mass, Honk, Old School, and Mohave Breakdown - then you’ve got to check this one out! It begins with a contemporary piano introduction, moving into a catchy melody presented initially in a two-part writing technique. Heavily syncopated piano comping, supported by staccato bass lines, will remind you of Tower of Power’s bassist, Francis Rocco Prestia. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:10. |
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Filthy McNasty - Silver / Labarbera Grade: Medium Style: Shuffle/Blues Item: 2960 Price: $48.00 |
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Fish 'N Grits - Jarvis Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 61213 Price: $48.00 Los Angeles-based jazz composer Jeff Jarvis has composed yet another tuneful funk chart that grooves from start to finish. Written for advancing groups, it has all the characteristics that make Jarvis’ best selling funk charts so popular with jazz bands everywhere. If you liked Critical Mass, Honk, Old School, and Fatback And Greens - then you’ve got to check this one out! A catchy melody is supported by solid secondary lines and background figures, along with a few easy meter changes to add interest. The solo section contains very accessible chord changes, and everyone has interesting and challenging parts to play throughout. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:25. |
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Flight To Augusta - Jarvis Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 61215 Price: $48.00 This funk original for advancing groups was commissioned by Dr. John Bradley, director of the Augusta (GA) State University Conservatory Jazz Band, and the Georgia Afro-American Jazz Band. The chart employs a tuneful melody supported by an interesting chord progression, and rock solid orchestration. It’s fun to play and will leave both the band and the audience whistling the melody. The piano part is predominately notated with chord symbols provided. The guitar part has notated parts and sections with changes and slashes. Some of the key melodic material is shared by the guitar and optional vibraphone, but is cross-cued into other horn parts during those sections. Solo changes are cued for all instruments. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:15. |
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Good Time Charlie - Niehaus Grade: Medium Style: Moderate Swing Features: Saxophone Section Item: 61265 Price: $48.00 Why not give your saxophone section some time in the spotlight with this moderate swing original from former Stan Kenton saxophonist/arranger Lennie Niehaus? Unison melodies, harmonized solis, and an open chorus for any and all members of the saxophone section are just a few features of this solidly scored chart for advancing groups. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:50. |
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Greater Power, A - Yasinitsky Grade: Medium Style: Up Tempo Swing Item: 61270 Price: $48.00 As the title suggests, this engaging original has a gospel-inspired melody and chord changes. The saxophone section shares the limelight with trumpet and tenor saxophone soloists. The saxophones are required to be aggressive on the soli passages, while the rest of the band demonstrates a variety of textures and dynamic levels. While precision and blend are teaching points here, another valuable opportunity is given to the soloists. The solo changes can be negotiated using either a concert G natural minor scale or a G minor blues scale. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:00. |
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Groovin' With Bradley - Jarvis Grade: Medium Style: Shuffle Item: 1588 Price: $48.00 Whether your ensemble is experienced or in the development stages, this chart written in a crowd -pleasing shuffle style is suitable for all performance situations, particularly festivals. The latest in a series of annual commissions for Dr. John Bradley of Augusta (GA) State University, the chart starts with solos for 1st tenor sax and 2nd trumpet, followed by solo space for trumpet. The chart is accessible, with brass ranges moderate and all parts well articulated. As with most Jarvis originals, rhythm parts are fully noted. |
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Hay Burner - Nestico Grade: Medium Style: Swing Item: 2370 Price: $48.00 |
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Honk - Jarvis Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 1586 Price: $48.00 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, but without 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. |
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Hunk O' Junk Funk - Liston 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. |
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Hymn For 9/11 - Lawn Grade: Medium Style: Ballad Item: 1597 Price: $48.00 An unusual chorale written for advancing big bands, this lush and harmonically satisfying ballad captures the somber, but optimistic mood that came over the world on that historic day. An improvised piano solo is included in this hauntingly beautiful work commemorating the unforgettable events of September 11th. All trumpets double on flugelhorn, and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. |
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Hymn For Her, A - Sturm Grade: Medium Style: Straight Eighth Ballad Item: 62310 Price: $48.00 Kendor continues its tradition of publishing accessible charts that have integrity and style with this cleverly titled original for advancing groups. Set in a warm, contemporary feel, this straight eighth ballad features the pianist on written figures and a flugelhorn soloist that improvises over lush chord changes. Voicings are clearly notated for the pianist, and bass lines are provided to assist student players. This piece should be approached like a wind chorale with bucket-muted brass playing smooth legato articulations. Strategically placed dynamic contrasts add to the appeal of this innovative work. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:50. |
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I Let A Songo Out Of My Heart - Halle Grade: Medium Style: Medium Songo Item: 1598 Price: $48.00 This one definitely qualifies for Kendor’s “Most Clever Title Of The Year” award! This medium songo has an authentic Cuban sound that will bring your audience to its feet. Exciting solo opportunities are provided for trumpet and trombone in this chart written for advancing groups. Effective as an opener or closer, this chart is a must-have for your library. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set |
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Imminent Impact - Les Sabina Grade: Medium Style: Funk-Rock Features: Kendor Konvertible Inst. Item: 607 Price: $48.00 For jazz bands ranging in size from 9 to 17 players, this solid funk-rock tune features unison riffs, creative counterpoint, and a written or ad lib solo for tenor sax. Careful attention to articulation markings is required, and a Jim Greeson guitar chord chart is included. |
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Indiana (Back Home Again In) - Macdonald , Hanley / Nowak Grade: Medium Style: Moderate Swing Item: 61340 Price: $48.00 Commissioned by the Jazz Celebration Big Band from Newtown Square (PA), this moderate swing adaptation for advancing groups has been expertly arranged by Jerry Nowak. A phrasing analysis that isolates effective note groupings and concepts that will inspire a more convincing performance is included. The solo sections features sax, trombone, and drums. Audiences will love this immediately recognizable tune. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:50. |
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It's Oh, So Nice - Nestico Grade: Medium Style: Swing Item: 2390 Price: $48.00 |
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J.B. - Jarvis Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 61360 Price: $48.00 Shortly after the passing of R&B pioneer James Brown, this infectious funk original was written for Dr. John Bradley, who incidentally shares the same initials as the “Godfather of Soul.” This chart for advancing groups utilizes classic horn lines and rhythmic devices that are heard in James Brown’s music, and is destined to be an audience favorite! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:10. |
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Journal Square - Berger Grade: Medium Style: Medium Shuffle Item: 61385 Price: $48.00 This straight ahead shuffle in the tradition of Duke Ellington’s train songs will be a welcome addition to advancing big band literature, and is also appropriate for professional bands as well. Berger used it as his band’s opener for many years. Conceived by the composer while riding home on the Journal Square train, it features a 12-bar minor form and has plenty of opportunities to open things up for solos. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:10. |
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Just Chattin' - Halle Grade: Medium Style: Swing Item: 61390 Price: $48.00 Written in the style of Frank Foster’s classic chart for Count Basie, Shiny Stockings, this laid back swing work for advancing groups features dense brass writing, a nice saxophone soli, and solos for baritone saxophone and piano. The chart is subtle and tasteful, but without sacrificing power and energy. It will remind you, your band, and your audiences what big band music is all about! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:25. |
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Knights In The Daylight - Liston 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. |
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Land Line - Niehaus Grade: Medium Style: Moderate Swing Item: 61455 Price: $48.00 Since jazz music first evolved as an art form, improvisation has been the element that distinguishes it from most other musical genres. In this straight-ahead, moderate swing excursion for advancing groups, aspiring soloists can develop their skills by using the suggested solos or improvising over the solo changes provided for all saxophones, trumpet, and trombone. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:20. |
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Late Arrival - Jarvis Grade: Medium Style: Shuffle Item: 61460 Price: $48.00 Premiered at the 2007 Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival, this chart for advancing groups is a winner for concert or festival programming. Equally appropriate as an opener, closer, or anything in between, the solid shuffle groove will energize your band and audience. The effective melody alternates between the keys of concert F and Ab, offering a dense harmonic structure and interesting lines for all players. A stop-time sax soli followed by a short trombone soli has been included, as is solo space for any instrument. C, Bb, and Eb solo sheets are included. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:55. |
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Left In The Dust - Liston 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. |
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Li'l James - Thorne Grade: Medium Style: Moderately Slow-Basie Style Item: 1661 Price: $48.00 This piece originally started as a short introduction and 16-measure melody for an educational video by the Jazz Ambassadors of the U.S. Army Field Band entitled “Inside The Big Band”. This moderately slow Basie-style chart for advancing groups contains nice melodic and harmonic movement, which encourages better ensemble playing. It isn’t technically demanding, so more emphasis may be placed on achieving a laid back swing feel. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:25. |
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Line Drive - Strommen Grade: Medium Style: Bright Swing Item: 61465 Price: $48.00 The title of this bright swing excursion for advancing groups refers to the bebop line shared by the saxophone and brass sections. The main theme includes some interesting harmonic twists, but the solo section utilizes F blues chord changes that are easier for soloists to negotiate; suggested solos are provided. An optional conga part and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson are also included in each set. Duration 3:10 |
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Longest Hour, The - Liston Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 1663 Price: $48.00 This masterful funk chart demonstrates the writers expertise in big band orchestration and 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. |
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Look For The Silver Lining - Kern, Desylva / Nowak Grade: Medium Style: Moderate Swing Item: 61468 Price: $48.00 This Jerome Kern & Buddy DeSylva classic is set in a moderate swing style with sturdy harmonies and contrasting dynamics that support the familiar melody. Ideal for advancing groups, the second chorus features trumpet and piano solos. Duration 3:45. |
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Looking Glass, The - Harris Grade: Medium Style: Slow Ballad Features: Kendor Konvertible Inst. Item: 418 Price: $48.00 Playable by 9-17 pieces, this beautiful ballad featuring tenor sax invites the soloist to take some liberties with melodic interpretation while the supporting ensemble provides a rich harmonic foundation. In his score notes, Matt says achieving good intonation, balance and blend will be the biggest challenges. Includes a guitar chord chart. |
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Luster - Halle Grade: Medium Style: Ballad Features: Piano Item: 61470 Price: $48.00 This lush, yet delicate solo feature puts the limelight squarely on your piano player, while allowing the ensemble to relax a bit with the moderate range demands in their parts. Rich harmonic structure characterizes this ballad designed to round out an otherwise lively concert program. The chordal structure is similar to “rhythm changes”, meaning an easily recognizable pattern for great improvised solos. Here’s that change-of-pace programming choice you’ve been looking for! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:15. |
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Magic Hour - Yasinitsky Grade: Medium Style: Slow 16th-Note Funk Features: Tenor Saxophone - Kendor Konv. Item: 429 Price: $48.00 Casting tenor sax in the solo spotlight, this slow funk tribute to the late, great Grover Washington features a catchy, 16th-note groove, hip changes, and solid ensemble writing. Driven by a heavy backbeat supplied by bass and drums, figures appear harder than they are. The chart ends dramatically with an optional solo cadenza and fill. Written solo lines and a guitar chord chart are included, and it's playable by 9-17 pieces. |
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Mambone - Mintzer Grade: Medium Style: Salsa Item: 3467 Price: $48.00 |
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Moon River (From The Paramount Picture Breakfast At Tiffany's) - Mancini, Mercer / Mantooth Grade: Medium Style: Swing Item: 2072 Price: $48.00 From the Paramount Picture Breakfast At Tiffany's this swing arrangement provides a great opportunity for medium level groups to enjoy one of Henry Mancini's most loved themes. Set in a 4/4 time signature, Mantooth showcases the entire group as the chart meanders through three key centers. Solo space is offered for 4th Trumpet and 1st Tenor Saxophone. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:10. |
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Mosaic - Mintzer Grade: Medium Style: Even Eight Feel Item: 3469 Price: $48.00 Originally composed for the Yellowjackets' live recording, Mint Jam, this even eighth feel chart was designed to promote lots of soloistic interplay. Mintzer advises drummers to check out the Jackets version for conceptual direction. Duration ca.. 5:00. |
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Moving Right Along - Niehaus Grade: Medium Style: Moderate Swing Features: Trombone Section Item: 3654 Price: $48.00 This swingin' chart starring trombones is a tip-of-the-hat to bebop great, J.J. Johnson. It features the whole section playing unison and harmonized versions of the melody, then a single player leading the way as soloist. The chart goes out with some dramatic, four-bar trades between the bones and band, a short sax soli, and a powerful finish. |
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Next Chapter - Thorne Grade: Medium Style: Light Waltz Item: 61525 Price: $48.00 Every school jazz ensemble should have a jazz waltz in their program, and here’s the perfect one for advancing groups! It reflects upon some of the music written during the 1960’s fertile Blue Note era. Balance and blend are vital factors since brass players are in mutes at times. Solos are provided for piano and alto saxophone. The writer provides excellent rehearsal suggestions to help you make this chart a huge success at your next concert. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:30. |
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Night Sky - Jarvis Grade: Medium Style: Ballad Item: 61530 Price: $48.00 Commissioned by Rick McClure and the St. Mark’s Upper School Jazz Ensemble in Salt Lake City, Utah, “Night Sky” is a lushly voiced ballad for advancing groups in the Neal Hefti, “L’il Darlin’ ” tradition. All instruments share the tuneful melody during this sophisticated yet accessible original. As in most of Jarvis’ charts, frequent articulations and dynamics are provided for all horns and rhythm, and are an integral part of the arrangement. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each chart. Duration 3:45. |
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No Gnus Blues - Hanson Grade: Medium Style: Swing Item: 1714 Price: $48.00 Bands and audiences alike will enjoy the unexpected twists the melody takes in this fun, accessible chart. Crisp background figures and intriguing counter melodies accompany this swinging 12-bar blues head. Although solo space is included for alto sax and trumpet, it can be opened up for additional solos. |
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No Pain, No Gain - Niehaus Grade: Medium Style: Moderate Swing Item: 61544 Price: $48.00 Professional composer Lennie Niehaus continues to provide top quality material to satisfy fans of big band jazz. For years he has composed and arranged 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 concert or festival 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. Don’t miss this one! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set.. Duration ca. 4:00. |
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Northwest Journey - Niehaus Grade: Medium Style: Medium Swing Item: 61548 Price: $48.00 Here’s a medium swing original for advancing groups by film composer Lennie Niehaus that’s sure to be a hit with players and audiences. Beginning with an introduction that quotes the main theme, the riff-like melody utilizes variations of the “Charleston” rhythmic figure. There are strategically placed interludes, and a suggested or ad lib solo for trumpet. After the exciting shout chorus, the coda consists of two-measure phrases alternating with two-measure drum solos. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:25. |
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Nye Time - Dana Grade: Medium Style: Hip-Hop Feel Item: 61557 Price: $48.00 Suitable as an opener or second tune in a festival set, the half-time feel of this hip-hop chart for advancing groups is sure to be a big hit with everyone! Trumpet and tenor sax solos can be played using concert D and F Dorian scales, and notated rhythm parts offer effective comping rhythms to enhance the tuneful melody. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:30. |
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Off The Hook - Jarvis Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 61568 Price: $48.00 Here’s a great funk original that utilizes clearly articulated rhythmic figures supported by a driving groove and full harmonies. A powerful solo section over a simple repeated progression invites numerous soloists to join in the fun. This will be a festival favorite for sure! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:45. |
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Peter Gunn - Henry Mancini / Reisman Grade: Medium Style: Rock Item: 1140 Price: $48.00 |
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Playing The Field - Les Sabina Grade: Medium Style: Funk/Rock Features: Kendor Konvertible Inst. Item: 61618 Price: $48.00 Here’s a great original with a driving double-time funk feel for advancing groups that grooves from start to finish. Solo space for alto saxophone is offered, and can be opened up to feature other soloists as well. Use this chart to stress 16th-note subdivision with your wind players. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. This one is sure to be a festival favorite, so get your copy now! Duration 4:20. |
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Queen Bee, The - Nestico Grade: Medium Style: Swing Item: 2460 Price: $48.00 |
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Rio After Dark - Hooper Grade: Medium Style: Latin Rock Item: 61660 Price: $48.00 This Latin rock piece for advancing groups is set in a Carlos Santana style, played with a gentle, yet driving beat - similar to Brazilian music. Mellow Latin percussion instruments (congas, shaker, timbales) can be added to enhance the work . Features of the piece include counterpoint, short and long note phrasing, surprise entrances, and rhythmic energy. This is sure to be a popular choice for upcoming festivals! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:50. |
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Samba Facil - Halle Grade: Medium Style: Samba Features: Trumpet & Trombone Item: 61684 Price: $48.00 Here’s an exciting new samba chart for advancing groups that is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face. It features beautiful harmonies, interesting counterpoint and lyricism. Everyone gets to dig into this work and savor the infectious rhythms of Brazil. Solo opportunities are provided for several horn and rhythm players. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:25. |
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Samba For All Seasons, A - Liston 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. |
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Sha-Boppin' - Russell / Halle Grade: Medium Style: Swing Item: 1785 Price: $48.00 This is a catchy, hard-swinging chart that will provide excitement and balance for any jazz concert. Exciting tutti shout choruses, small group sections, and buoyant bebop melodies are features of this well-written jazz original for advancing groups. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 6:20. |
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Shortstop - Strommen Grade: Medium Style: Bright Shuffle Item: 61695 Price: $48.00 Following up on the popularity of the composer’s baseball-inspired big band chart, Double Play, this shuffle opens with an ad lib solo for piano and grooves from start to finish. A stop-time section gives the brass ample opportunity to shine. This piece for advancing groups has notated rhythm parts, a memorable melody, and lots of dynamic contrast. “As is” or ad lib solos are assigned to trumpet and tenor sax, but the solo section may be opened up for more soloists. Don’t miss this one! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set as well as an optional flute part. Duration 3:55. |
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Slingshot - Jarvis Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 61798 Price: $48.00 Given the widespread popularity of Jeff Jarvis’ Critical Mass and Honk, you’re going to love his latest funk original for advancing groups. A solid funk groove coupled with a rich chord progression gives this driving chart plenty of audience appeal. Solos are offered to alto and tenor saxophone. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:55. |
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Slinky - Mike Lewis Grade: Medium Style: Relaxed Swing Item: 61700 Price: $48.00 Continuing his contributions to educational jazz repertoire, professional composer/arranger Mike Lewis has penned this relaxed swing original for advancing groups. A great vehicle for teaching blend, balance, and phrasing, solos are also provided for alto sax and trumpet. Features of this chart include nice saxophone section writing, and solid background figures. Although it’s not technically a Count Basie style piece, it employs a similarly laid-back approach. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:00. |
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Small Wonders - Lawn Grade: Medium Style: Bossa/Swing Item: 1789 Price: $48.00 This original features alto saxophone and alternates between bossa and swing styles. The writer has included an open solo section, and uses convertible backgrounds to support the soloist while allowing flexibility for the group. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:50. |
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Song For J.R. - Liston 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. |
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Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most - Wolf, Landesman / Mantooth Grade: Medium Style: Ballad Features: Trombone or Flugelhorn Item: 2120 Price: $48.00 |
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Summer Never Ends - Liston Grade: Medium Style: Funk Ballad Features: Trombone Item: 61733 Price: $48.00 When you’re lucky enough to find the perfect ballad to feature your star trombonist, it’s often a highlight of your concert. Los Angeles film orchestrator Bill Liston has penned the ideal vehicle to spotlight your soloist with this straight eighth note ballad. The compelling melody of this funky ballad offers sufficient space for improvisation and will be a nice departure from the swing ballads normally written for trombone. Add this to your library today! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:00. |
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Summer's Last Getaway - Liston 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. |
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Switch In Time - Nestico Grade: Medium Style: Blues Item: 2500 Price: $48.00 |
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Terry's Song - Yasinitsky Grade: Medium Style: Jazz Ballad Item: 61740 Price: $48.00 Here’s a great ballad for advancing groups that features alto saxophone soloist. The lyrical melody and rich harmonies combine to create a perfect setting for this showcase. Dedicated to California educator and saxophonist Terry Summa, this well-conceived work includes a double-time section with a swinging sax soli, punchy brass figures, and alto saxophone passages that can be improvised or played as is. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Terry’s Song is sure to be a festival favorite, so get your copy now! Duration 5:00. |
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There's Not Enough Weeks In The Day - Liston 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 |
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Tri-Bop - Liston Grade: Medium Style: Swing Item: 61759 Price: $48.00 This cleverly conceived swing chart for advancing groups is an intriguing opener written in the style of Thelonius Monk. Solo space is provided for alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, and bass. The composer offers detailed rehearsal suggestions that will streamline the learning process. The roaring shout chorus at the end of the piece will get audiences on their feet in a hurry – we guarantee it! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:15. |
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True North - Dana Grade: Medium Style: Even-Eighth ECM Feel Item: 61756 Price: $48.00 This is a captivating, contemporary even-eighth note ballad in the ECM tradition. Your 1st Alto player can really shine during this tuneful original for advancing groups. The composer highly recommends using the wordless optional vocal part to enhance the sensitivity and warmth of the piece. Ranges and rhythms are very accessible, but the rhythm section’s interpretation must be solid and nuanced. This is truly a beautiful work that belongs in every library! A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:25. |
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Under The Wire - Liston 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. |
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Vortex - Jarvis Grade: Medium Style: Swing Item: 1828 Price: $48.00 Make your jazz ensemble sound more advanced while performing this medium level swing chart that juxtaposes dense voicing with accessible swing features. This festival-worthy chart has a terrific sax soli plus interesting parts for all. An optional vibes part is included along with solo sheets and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Commissioned by the University of Portland Jazz Festival, David Parker director. Duration 4:10. |
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Way To Go - Niehaus Grade: Medium Style: Moderate Swing Item: 61845 Price: $48.00 Don’t pass up this great composition for advancing groups that contains an abundance of engaging material. Utilizing modal chords - the solo section for trumpet and tenor sax can be improvised or played as is. The section can also be opened up to feature additional soloists using solo sheets with chord symbols provided in C, Bb, and Eb. The unusual rhythmic figures, dynamic contrasts, and effective shout chorus make for an exciting choice for concerts and festivals. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:55 without optional solos. |
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Well Seasoned - Yasinitsky Grade: Medium Style: Easy Swing Item: 61950 Price: $48.00 This easy swing original is a sure bet for advancing jazz ensembles that need a programming piece focusing on ensemble playing, dynamic contrast, and swing interpretation. Written especially for the University of Portland (OR) Jazz Festival, this Count Basie style chart is appropriate for opening or closing concerts, festivals, and other performances. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 3:40. |
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Whatsa Matta - Harris Grade: Medium Style: Funky 16th Groove Item: 61960 Price: $48.00 This high powered chart for advancing groups in the style of Tower of Power’s hit song “What Is Hip”, features tenor saxophone after the catchy melodic statement. The two-chord funk solo changes will be accessible to most players, as are the repetitious but effective rhythmic figures. Drums are also featured during ensemble parts and a dedicated solo section. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:35. |
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Why Musicians Can't Dance - Liston 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. |
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Word - Jarvis Grade: Medium Style: Funk Item: 61965 Price: $48.00 This tuneful funk chart grooves from start to finish, and has all the characteristics that makes Jarvis’ best selling funk charts so popular with advancing jazz groups. If you liked Critical Mass, Honk, Old School, and Fatback N’ Greens, then you’ve got to check this one out! Although it was commissioned by Chuck Wackerman for the McAuliffe Middle School program, this chart is just as appropriate for high school groups and beyond. It has a catchy melody supported by solid secondary lines and background figures, plus some other fun twists. The solo section has very accessible chord changes. Everyone has interesting and challenging parts to play throughout. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:25 |
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You're Not The Bossa Me - Halle Grade: Medium Style: Bossa Nova Features: Tenor Sax., Trumpet & Trombone Item: 61987 Price: $48.00 Here’s the perfect follow-up to a high energy tune, namely an easy-going, feel-good bossa nova. This chart contains a combo featuring tenor saxophone, trumpet, and trombone that “converses” effectively with the rest of the band. The composer’s sturdy, yet gentle melodies and rhythms solidify the subtle impact of this great piece of music for advancing groups. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 6:25. |
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You Win Some, You Blues Some - Halle Grade: Medium Style: Medium-Fast Blues Item: 61985 Price: $48.00 This swingin’ blues excursion for advancing groups grabs the reins of tradition while sounding new and fresh. The ensemble is given every opportunity to showcase its strengths, and soloists are in comfortable keys throughout. The composer offers meticulous suggestions to streamline your band’s rehearsals, and options for opening up the solo sections are provided. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Every concert needs a blues – and this is the one! Duration 5:35. |
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