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Jazz Summit Series Kendor's series of charts designed for Proficient Groups |
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Jazz Summit Series Kendor's series of charts designed for Proficient Groups |
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Acha - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Cha-Cha Item: 3433 Price: $56.00 Infused with a few harmonic twists and turns to give a more contemporary sound, this chart includes an open solo section and several modulations in key. Mintzer advises directors to familiarize their rhythm section players with the professional recordings of Tito Puente, Charlie Palmieri and others so they'll be able to produce a stylistically convincing sound. |
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Across The Heart - Hanson Grade: Advanced Style: Even Eighths Features: Flugelhorn Item: 62005 Price: $56.00 Those who have experienced the lush, well-constructed writing style of Denver-based pianist/composer Dave Hanson need to read no further since you’re already familiar with the consistently high quality of his work. This beautiful mood piece for solo flugelhorn and big band is no exception. Alternating between a straight-eighth note “ECM” feel and a driving Latin groove, this original for proficient groups has the soloist weaving in and out of the arrangement with plenty of soloing opportunity over Latin vamps and modal colors. You won’t want to miss this one! Duration 5:40. |
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Aha! - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Contemporary Samba Item: 62010 Price: $56.00 Originally featured on the Yellowjackets CD Altered State, this new big band version was commissioned by East Carolina University and is scheduled to appear on an upcoming Bob Mintzer Big Band CD. Elements of Brazilian samba and funk contribute to the unique groove of this interesting work for proficient groups. Two open solo sections offer experienced improvisers ample stretching room. Your band and your audiences will love this one! Duration 4:30. |
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Another Shuffle - Matta Grade: Advanced Style: Medium Shuffle Item: 62020 Price: $56.00 This is not “just another shuffle” by any means! This powerful swinger for proficient groups features an alto saxophone and trumpet duet on the melody, a challenging saxophone soli, and solo space provided for trumpet, piano, and drums. Commissioned by the Duluth Central High School Jazz Ensemble, Charles Leibfried, Director, the high energy groove makes for a solid programming choice. Duration ca. 4:35. |
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Ariztocrat, The - Fedchock Grade: Advanced Style: Shuffle Item: 62030 Price: $56.00 Everybody loves a shuffle, and this one is sure to please! Grammy nominated jazz writer John Fedchock brings us this hard-driving original that features piano and trombone solos, plus a sax soli. Commissioned by the Arizona Unit of the International Association For Jazz Education for the 2005 Arizona All-State Jazz Ensemble, this dynamic advanced level chart is perfect for capable big bands needing great contest or concert fare. Duration 8:00. This piece appears on The John Fedchock Big Band recording “Up & Running” , available at http://www.reservoirmusic.com/188.html |
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Ascending - Sturm Grade: Advanced Style: Latin/Straight 8th Item: 62033 Price: $56.00 Commissioned by the Gates Chili High School Jazz Ensemble in Rochester, New York, this original for proficient groups alternates between a Latin and straight 8th-note feel, and draws on the ascending melodic minor scale and its related modes for its source material. This is a sophisticated chart with moderate range demands and notated rhythm section parts. Soloists can navigate the 16-measure solo using just a single scale over hip jazz chords! Duration 6:55. |
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Basically Blues - Wilson  Grade: Advanced Style: Easy Swing Item: 1460 Price: $56.00 |
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Basie-Straight Ahead (Professional Version) - Nestico Grade: Advanced Style: Swing 'As Recorded'Pro Version Item: 2301 Price: $56.00 |
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Beijo Inocente - Harris Grade: Advanced Style: Brazilian Samba Features: Flugelhorn Item: 3566 Price: $56.00 The Portuguese title of this Matt Harris original translates to The Innocent Kiss. Recorded by the Kluvers Big Band in Arhus,, Denmark, this Brazilian samba appears on their CD Reflections featuring Matt's music as well as his piano play8ing. This work was commissioned by the 2003 University of Portland (OR) Jazz Festival, directed by David Parker and features flugelhorn. Duration 7:45. |
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Big Bruiser - Fedchock Grade: Advanced Style: Shuffle Item: 3199 Price: $56.00 |
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Big Dipper - Thad Jones Grade: Advanced Style: Straight-Ahead Blues Item: 4500 Price: $56.00 |
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Bird Count - Schneider Grade: Advanced Style: Raucous Swing Item: 3207 Price: $56.00 |
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Black Sand - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Latin 3 Item: 62055 Price: $56.00 Recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the CD “Old School – New Lessons” (MCG Jazz), this inventive original for proficient groups takes the Latin guaguanco rhythm to an entirely new destination. This challenging, yet satisfying piece is structured in three-measure phrases, making it a unique and rhythmically dynamic composition. Duration 6:00. |
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Blue After Two - Fedchock Grade: Advanced Style: Slow 12/8 Blues Feel Item: 3211 Price: $56.00 Recorded on the John Fedchock New York Big Band's latest CD No Nonsense, this slow blues chart has subtle sophisticated harmonies placed over an after-hours roadhouse 12/8 groove. After the subtle opening it heats up with solos by alto sax, trombone, and bass, and features powerful ensemble passages, along with an a cappella chorale section with the horns, all culminating in a down and dirty ensemble shout chorus. |
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Bop World - Hooper Grade: Advanced Style: Swing Item: 62065 Price: $56.00 Here’s a great swing chart for proficient groups that exploits a well-known lick normally used for endings. The bebop feel stresses a broader interpretation of the triplet feel, rendering a more authentic concept. There is a lot of trades between the band and the drummer, frequent contrapuntal writing, and a few surprises. This marks the first Les Hooper chart in the Kendor catalog, so we welcome Les to the Kendor family of writers and look forward to many more charts from this well known and talented jazz writer! Duration 4:05. |
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Brazilian Fantasy - Fedchock Grade: Advanced Style: Bright Samba Item: 3212 Price: $56.00 Featuring lots of exciting ensemble writing and solos by alto and trumpet, this energetic samba written for Hall HIgh School in Westford Connecticut makes an excellent finale to any big band program. To enhance stylistic authenticity, Fedchock suggests the addition of some Latin percussion instruments, provided their sound is light, not heavy (guiro, shaker or conga would probable work best). In his score notes he also gives specific directions for shortening the lengthy alto solo, if desired. |
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Bright Lights - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Funk Item: 3441 Price: $56.00 Recorded by The Yellowjackets for their Live Wires CD in 1992, this sassy funk number is loaded with attitude and appeal. In his score notes, Bob says that everyone must play their parts with rhythmic intensity and snap for a convincing performance. He also encourages bands to listen to the 'Jacket recording before attempting to put this chart together. Solo changes are provided for tenor and trumpet, but directors can open in up for other players if they wish. |
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Captain Hook - Steve Brown Grade: Advanced Style: Latin Item: 62085 Price: $56.00 Though listed as a fast swing, this original starts in a mambo feel and alternates between the two styles throughout. Reminiscent of the hard bop classics recorded by Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers, solos are provided for alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, and trumpet. The title originates from the catchy 3-note motive at the beginning of the melody that clearly becomes the song’s “hook.” This chart for proficient groups is sure to be a festival favorite! Duration 4:20. |
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Carla - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Ballad Item: 3445 Price: $56.00 Dedicated to his wife, the success of this ballad/bolero from Bob's Latin From Manhattan CD depends heavily on the wind players' abilities to perform with good blend and intonation. In his score notes, Bob advises following dynamics and avoiding the temptation to play with too much inflection. |
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Category 4 - Jarvis Grade: Advanced Style: 12/8 Afro-Cuban Feel Item: 62089 Price: $56.00 This chart for proficient groups utilizes a driving Afro-Cuban 12/8 feel to characterize the power and tension of a full strength hurricane. When you’re not experiencing mental images of a raging storm making landfall, you may imagine this music as the accompaniment to a motion picture action scene. This is guaranteed to bring your audience to their feet. Duration 5:30. |
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Central Park West - Coltrane / Fedchock Grade: Advanced Style: Ballad Item: 2715 Price: $56.00 |
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Chase Scene - Mcguinness Grade: Advanced Style: Medium Fast Swing Item: 62096 Price: $56.00 Grammy nominated jazz writer, trombonist, and vocalist Pete McGuinness brings us this bright modal blues for proficient big bands. Modern-sounding lines and harmonies abound in this swinging chart from Pete’s First Flight CD (Summit Records). Structured as a long-form modal blues in C minor, this chart will be a favorite with your improvisers. A balanced combination of combo and big band writing is present in this well-crafted original. Don’t miss out on this one! Duration 7:55. |
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China Blue - Jarvis Grade: Advanced Style: Ballad Features: Trumpet Item: 3581 Price: $56.00 Commissioned by the William & Mary College Jazz Ensemble in Williamsburg (VA), Michael Williamson, Director. This tuneful trumpet ballad is lushly supported by colorful woodwind doubles (2 flutes, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet), flugelhorns, and bucket-muted trombones, creating a rich texture beneath the soloist. The alternate SATTB sax parts provide an equally satisfying rendition for bands without doublers. |
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Computer - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Funk Item: 3400 Price: $56.00 |
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Cotton Tail - Ellington / Labarbera Grade: Advanced Style: Bright Swing Item: 2910 Price: $56.00 As recorded by the Buddy Rich Big Band on The Magic of Buddy Rich and available from us for a short time in the late 80's, this swingin' Ellington classic is back in circulation again. It will be featured on our Volume 23 demo program next year. Solos are assigned to tenor (optional soprano double), trumpet, piano and drums. |
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Dancing Men - Labarbera Grade: Advanced Style: Rock Folk Dance Item: 2930 Price: $56.00 |
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Deck The Halls - Traditional / Blumenthal Grade: Advanced Style: Funk Item: 3229 Price: $56.00 This creative arrangement of the popular Welsh Air is featured on The Adventures In Jazz Orchestra Celebrates Christmas CD. The holiday classic has been arranged in the funk style for jazz band. As Ted puts it, Deck The Halls is a party song, and the party has a rockin' big band! This is one party you wont want to miss! |
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Doin' Basie's Thing - Nestico Grade: Advanced Style: Swing Item: 2320 Price: $56.00 |
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Each Day - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Gospel Item: 62163 Price: $56.00 From an upcoming MCG release of the Bob Mintzer Big Band comes this gospel flavored piece for proficient groups that combines a gritty shuffle-swing feel and 50’s Rock n’ Roll. The title refers to doing the right thing every day. One of Bob’s more accessible charts, this tune should be fun for all. Mintzer suggests musicians groove hard and “play it with a smile”. Duration 4:50. |
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El Caborojeno - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Salsa Item: 3454 Price: $56.00 A brisk salsa , featuring an Earth, Wind & Fire unison horn theme over a percolating Latin groove. Bob recommends listening to his CD, Latin From Manhattan, before rehearsing and advises directors to work with horns and rhythm section separately before having them play together. |
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Eleven Nights - Fedchock Grade: Advanced Style: Medium Bossa Item: 3238 Price: $56.00 New York trombonist/band leader John Fedchock brings us an effective bossa original. Featured on his latest CD, No Nonsense (Reservoir RSR CD-170), the contemporary harmonies evoke images of the softer Latin works of Herbie Hancock. The melody is stated by solo trombone, and improvised solos are provided for flute and flugelhorn. |
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Eleventh Hour - Matta Grade: Advanced Style: Swing Item: 3219 Price: $56.00 This challenging medium advanced swing original hails from Chicago bass trombonist and writer, Thomas Matta. Recorded by the Rob Parton Jazz Tech Big Band on their CD Eleventh Hour Live! (Seabreeze SB-2110). Written for the Big Time Jazz orchestra led by Randy Lee, this chart features tenor and trumpet and leaves plenty of room for the drummer to shine throughout. Duration 7:40. |
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Elvin's Empire - Fedchock Grade: Advanced Style: Loose Swing Item: 62175 Price: $56.00 Dedicated to the memory of recently deceased jazz drum legend, Elvin Jones, this engaging swing original for proficient groups is a modal work that sets the tone for the drumming giants loose and open style of playing. Piano, trombone, and tenor saxophone are featured and John Fedchock’s recognizable chord voicings are apparent throughout. Rousing background figures add to the excitement prior to the climactic finish where the drums are placed in the spotlight. The piece can end in classic “Elvin” style with a cymbal crash providing the perfect stylistic exclamation point. Don’t miss this latest addition to the concert/festival literature! Duration 9:30. This piece appears on The John Fedchock Big Band recording “Up & Running” , available at http://www.reservoirmusic.com/188.html |
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Firestorm - Jarvis Grade: Advanced Style: Shuffle Item: 3261 Price: $56.00 Commissioned by the New Tier High School Jazz Department in Winnetka, Illinois, this energetic chart shifts between shuffle and afro-Cuban feels. The solo section features very accessible changes and aggressive background figures. A perfect choice for a concert opener or closer! Duration 6:20 |
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First Flight (NEW) - Mcguinness Item: 62215 Price: $56.00 |
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Forward MO - Shelton Berg Grade: Advanced Style: Brazilian Samba Item: 3239 Price: $56.00 Commissioned by the Missouri IAJE Unit for the 2004 Missouri All-State Jazz Ensemble, this chart has a lyrical theme with interspersed partito alto sections to add excitement. The rhythm parts are notated throughout to demonstrate the Brazilian samba style. Duration 4:10. |
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Freckle Face - Nestico Grade: Advanced Style: Easy Swing Item: 2345 Price: $56.00 |
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Freedom Song - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Loose Swing Item: 62225 Price: $56.00 As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the album Swing Out (MCG Jazz), this loose swing original is a perfect programming choice for proficient groups. Based on the C Ionian mode, the composer uses a complex and dense harmonic approach as evidenced in voicings throughout this innovative work. Due to the chord clusters, blend and balance are of utmost importance. A solo is provided for trumpet, during which time the rhythm section allows the player space to improvise freely before initiating a groove. Duration 7:15 |
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Fun Time - Nestico Grade: Advanced Style: Swing Item: 2350 Price: $56.00 |
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Gently - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Swing Item: 3458 Price: $56.00 Recorded on the DMP compact disc entitled Gently (DMP CD 534), this Bob Mintzer original provides medium advanced groups with an opportunity to experience the sensitive side of the swing style. Soft intensity is how Bob describes the approach to this harmonically satisfying excursion. Woodwind parts consist of 2 flutes, flute/tenor saxophone, and 2 Bb clarinets. Duration 4:15. |
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Go Go - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Funk Item: 3459 Price: $56.00 This funk chart was originally recorded by the Yellowjackets for their Time Squared CD. Filled with unexpected twists and turns, this big band version requires a triplet-based swing feel similar to hip-hop. Duration 6:40. |
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Great Northern Express - Sturm Grade: Advanced Style: Fast Swing Item: 62270 Price: $56.00 Commissioned by the Northern Michigan University Jazz Ensemble, this jubilant tone poem portrays the Great Northern Railway that ran for a century from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Ocean. Beginning quietly in the distance, the chart builds steadily through a series of colorful variations and roars by at full throttle five minutes later. The fast swing “train” groove drops a beat every four measures (4-4-4-3) from start to finish. This is truly a marvel of modern jazz ensemble writing for proficient groups by one of the nation’s most innovative composers. Duration 6:00. |
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Groove Merchant - Richardson / Thad Jones Grade: Advanced Style: Medium Shuffle Item: 4690 Price: $56.00 |
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Hangin' Out - Niehaus Grade: Advanced Style: Moderately Bright Swing Item: 62285 Price: $56.00 This original jazz tune utilizes a variety of devices to add interest. Unison melodies, tutti sections, sax solis, and an open chorus for solos are features of this substantive chart for proficient groups. Chord sheets are provided for alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax, trumpet, or trombone soloists. Flexible background figures allow for brass to play for saxophone solos and vice-versa. Duration 3:50 without additional solos. |
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Home Basie - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Shuffle-Funk Item: 3419 Price: $56.00 This chart is a unique synthesis of Basie swing over a rhythm-and-blues groove. In his score notes Bob says the single-note guitar lines will help establish the intended style. Standard big band personnel is required, and 1st Tenor is the designated soloist. |
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I Know What I'm Here For - Bellson, Palmier / Mantooth Grade: Advanced Style: Swing Item: 3259 Price: $56.00 Here's the result of a collaboration between Louie Bellson, Remo Palmier, and arranger Frank Mantooth. Dedicated to trumpet/flugelhornist Clark Terry, this chart is a pocket tempo swinger that grooves from the count-off to the final fermata! Duration 6:40. |
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Inside Out - Harris Grade: Advanced Style: Loose Swing Item: 3251 Price: $56.00 Commissioned by CSU at Northridge, this medium-advanced Studio Writers original by Matt Harris exploits the kind of repetitive rhythmic figures that players will lock into quickly. The style is a loose swing--in his score notes Matt reminds everyone to keep it loose! -- and ad lib solo changes over a one-chord vamp are reserved for tenor and trumpet. |
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It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Traditional / Labarbera Grade: Advanced Style: Swing Item: 2975 Price: $56.00 Following the phenomenal success of his album In The Christmas Mood by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, LaBarbera sets his sights on a Basie Christmas. This version of Midnight Clear swings from beat one. John says in his score notes that directors should think Basie with just a touch of Bach and the chart will play itself. Piano interjects solo material in several places, including a pair of straight-8th interludes for stylistic contrast. |
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J Birds - Fedchock Grade: Advanced Style: Medium Up Swing Features: 2 Trombones Item: 3638 Price: $56.00 Commissioned by the New Trier (IL) High School Jazz Ensemble directed by Jim Warrick and dedicated to J.J. Johnson, this showcase for two trombones features moderate brass ranges and accessible up-swing rhythms. To properly complement the energetic solo lines and avoid a frantic sound, it should be played with a light feel at the indicated tempo (quarter note=192). An optional 5th Trombone part is included, plus an alternate 1st Tenor part (sub. for 2nd trombone). This piece appears on The John Fedchock Big Band recording “Up & Running” , available at http://www.reservoirmusic.com/188.html |
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Kids Are Pretty People - Thad Jones Grade: Advanced Style: Ballad Item: 4720 Price: $56.00 |
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Kind Of Blue(grass) - Sturm Grade: Advanced Style: Straight 8th Feel Item: 62420 Price: $56.00 This clever, straight-8th feel piece for proficient groups was commissioned by the Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association for the 2006 Arizona All-State Jazz Ensemble. Inspired by the classic 1959 Miles Davis album Kind Of Blue, other source material comes from a traditional Appalachian tune titled Cluck Old Hen. Upbeat and lighthearted, the chart borrows a 32 measure progression used in Miles Davis’ composition So What. The optional vibes part adds a lot to this piece. Brass ranges are moderate, and the bass part contains chord changes and suggested lines. This is an ideal opportunity for your group to enjoy the music of one of today’s greatest jazz composers. Duration 3:50. |
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Limehouse Blues - Traditional / Fedchock Grade: Advanced Style: Up Swing Item: 3263 Price: $56.00 From the library of John Fedchock’s New York Big Band, “Limehouse Blues” is an exciting up swing, flag-waver featuring crisp figures, and mighty ensemble sections. Designed for proficient groups, open solos are included for piano, and trumpet - and an alto/tenor sax battle is thrown in for good measure. |
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Linebacker - Sturm Grade: Advanced Style: Hip-Hop Shuffle Item: 3264 Price: $56.00 Written for the 1999 Wisconsin Honors Jazz Ensemble, this tune combines a powerful hip-hop groove, hard-hitting ensemble figures, unique harmonies, compelling minimalist features, and a touch of humor in a musical salute to Green Bay Packers legend Ray Nitschke. Brass ranges are reasonable, and highly accessible improvisation showcases for tenor sax and trumpet are included. The alternating 4/4 and 2/4 bars throughout may seem a little intimidating at first, but will fall into place quickly. |
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Los Brujos De Cisano - Harris Grade: Advanced Style: Salsa Item: 3271 Price: $56.00 Listening to the mambo/salsa music of Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri and Mario Bauza will help players meet the challenges of this zesty tune. Rhythmic figures repeat throughout, the solo section for trombone can be opened up for others, and the score gives directors two ending options--stopping at the fine in m. 99 or continuing on to the unique encore section which concludes 27 bars later. |
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Los Galanes - Jarvis Grade: Advanced Style: Salsa Item: 62465 Price: $56.00 Here’s a great salsa original for proficient groups that employs a strong melody supported by authentic Latin harmonies and solid orchestration. To ensure the proper groove, the piano montunos are fully notated with chord symbols provided most of the time (pianists are encouraged to comp if familiar with the salsa style). The guitar part consists primarily of chords and slashes, with melodic material notated in some sections. The three solo sections have chord changes cued for guitar, trombone and baritone saxophone. Duration 4:35. |
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Lou's Lips - Springfield Grade: Advanced Style: Moderate Swing Features: Alto Saxophone, Trumpet Item: 3861 Price: $56.00 Here's another great addition to the catalog of this well-known writer and bass trombonist. Originally composed for legendary saxophonist Phil Woods, this original features alto sax and trumpet. The high energy shuffle style is reminiscent of the music of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. |
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Lush Life - Strayhorn / Wilson Grade: Advanced Style: Ballad Item: 2060 Price: $56.00 |
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Magic Flea - Nestico Grade: Advanced Style: Fast Swing Item: 2420 Price: $56.00 |
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Making The Rounds - Niehaus Grade: Advanced Style: Moderate Swing Item: 62485 Price: $56.00 This moderate swing original utilizes the II7-V7-I progression - a must for all jazz soloists to master. Composed for proficient jazz ensembles, this chart has plenty of interesting material for all to play. The solo section features trumpet and tenor sax, but can be opened up for additional players by using the chord sheet provided. Duration 5:00. |
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MAS Production - Harris Grade: Advanced Style: Medium Bright Swing Item: 3281 Price: $56.00 Written especially for the Missouri Unit of the International Association for Jazz Education for use by the 2005 Missouri All-State Jazz Ensemble as audition material. Every section of the band is featured on a medium-up rhythm changes melody. |
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Mento-mania - Niehaus Grade: Advanced Style: Funk Item: 1679 Price: $56.00 Mento-Mania was commissioned by the California Music Educators Association and IAJE for the CMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble. Written in a funk style at the medium advanced level, this chart includes a trumpet solo and a funk rhythmic motif that melds the chart together. Duration 5:00. |
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Mercy, Mercy, Mercy - Zawinul / Wilson Grade: Advanced Style: Rock Item: 2070 Price: $56.00 |
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Message From Art - Labarbera Grade: Advanced Style: Shuffle Item: 2993 Price: $56.00 Drummer Joe LaBarbera pays homage to Art Blakey in this wonderful number arranged by brother John. Trumpet, tenor and trombone can be featured in front of the band throughout, and the drummer has lots of great opportunities for soloing, starting with an open solo at the beginning and finishing with several dramatic fills at the end. The solo section can also be opened up at the director's discretion. |
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Mohave Breakdown - Jarvis Grade: Advanced Style: Funk Item: 3287 Price: $56.00 Commissioned by the Arizona Association for Jazz Education for the 2003 Arizona All-State Jazz Ensemble, this exciting chart will energize just about any program, especially festival performances. If you liked Jeff Jarvis' best sellers, High Octane, White Heat, Powder Keg, and Critical Mass, then you won't want to miss this funk original. Frequent articulations are provided for the horns, and the rhythm parts are an integral part of the arrangement. Solos include tenor saxophone and guitar, however all players have interesting and challenging parts. |
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Mr. Dudley - Fedchock Grade: Advanced Style: Second Line Funk Item: 62510 Price: $56.00 Featured on the John Fedchock New York Big Band CD Up & Running, Mr. Dudley is a lively romp for proficient groups utilizing a funky New Orleans “second line” street beat. Solos are assigned to bass clarinet and trumpet, with an optional baritone sax part offered for groups without a bass clarinet. The fun, quirky melody leads to some plunger mute antics with the brass section and as always, you’ll get John Fedchock’s signature voicings with lots of harmonic integrity. After the trumpet solo, an exciting shout chorus features interjections by a Dixie band (trumpet, bass clarinet, trombone, alto sax). The piece concludes with a final march down Bourbon Street with building backgrounds, leaving the soloists to fade into the distance. Duration 6:05. |
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My Ideal (From The Paramount Picture Playboy Of Paris) - Whiting, Chase, Robi / Zaccagni Grade: Advanced Style: Ballad/Bossa Item: 2073 Price: $56.00 This masterful arrangement of Whiting, Chase, and Robin's popular standard from Paramount Pictures' Playboy Of Paris. The cart opens with a beautiful rubato chorale section for the horns that works its way into an easy-going bossa section. This chart features both a flugelhorn soloist and the saxophone section and is an ideal choice to showcase your ensemble's musicality. |
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Napier - Cunliffe Grade: Advanced Style: Medium Hip-Hop Feel Item: 3291 Price: $56.00 The winning combination of Tower-of-Power horn lines and an exciting hip-hop groove have made this one of the most in-demand charts from our Volume 22 jazz demo. Commissioned by Rodger Fox and the RF Big Band, solos are reserved for drums, alto sax and trombone. To work out the rhythmic complexities of the 16th-note swing patterns, Bill suggests having players sing their parts before trying to play them. |
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Nasty Blues (NEW) - Mcguinness Grade: Advanced Style: Medium Fast Swing Item: 62525 Price: $56.00 Commissioned by the University of Miami Concert Jazz Band, this swinging riff-oriented blues employs sophisticated reharmonizations and modern horn voicings. Given the popularity of Pete McGuinness’ recordings (Summit), this chart for proficient groups will make a great addition to your library. Solos are offered for piano, alto sax, and trombone over straight-ahead blues changes in the key of concert F. Duration ca. 5:00. |
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New Mambo - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Mambo Item: 3472 Price: $56.00 Another challenging big band chart from Bob's Latin From Manhattan CD was commissioned by Bob Lark of DePaul University. On the sheet which accompanied his proofs Bob jotted a note saying this chart could have been titled, James Brown Meets Tito Puente. Familiar Latin rhythms mixed with subtle rhythmic interplay makes playing with precision and authority extremely crucial. Bob advises that each section should be rehearsed slowly to see how the various components fit together before attempting a full-band reading at full speed. |
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New Rochelle - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Funk Item: 3473 Price: $56.00 This chart is the only non-Latin tune on Bob's Latin From Manhattan CD! Nominated for a Grammy award in the best instrumental composition category, it also appears on the Yellowjackets' Blue Hats CD (Warner Bros.). In his score notes, Bob says this optimistic, uplifting tune should be played with swing inflections, and urges directors to play either or both professional recordings for their students so they begin rehearsals with a definite sense of the correct funk-shuffle feel. |
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Next Season - Matta Grade: Advanced Style: Gently-Even Eighths Item: 62530 Price: $56.00 This chart was commissioned by the Rock Valley Community College Jazz Ensemble, directed by Ken Stein. It features a flowing even eighth note groove that was inspired by Maria Schneider’s “Last Season”. Explore the rich ensemble textures, chorales, and solos by flugelhorn, trombone, and tenor saxophone. This is the perfect chart for proficient groups to work on their balance and blend. Duration ca. 10:00. |
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No Nonsense - Fedchock Grade: Advanced Style: Medium Up Swing Item: 62537 Price: $56.00 This exciting title track from John Fedchock’s latest CD definitely lives up to its name! Recorded for Reservoir Records by John’s critically acclaimed New York Big Band, this uptempo modal burner is an energetic flag-waver for proficient groups. Tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and piano are showcased soloists in this festival-appropriate swing excursion. The solo sections are bridged by a dynamic interlude, and building background figures lead to an intense ensemble chorus, which gradually cools the chart down to a subtle finish. Very detailed rehearsal suggestions are provided. Duration 7:25. |
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North Shore Evening - Harris Grade: Advanced Style: Straight 8th Feel Item: 62540 Price: $56.00 Commissioned by New Trier High School in Winnetka (IL), this challenging piece is set in modern 3/4 and 6/4 grooves. The rhythm section is key to the success of the performance, so many written parts have been provided. Proficient groups looking for a great festival piece that showcases their concept of precision and balance won’t want to miss this one. Duration ca. 7:10 |
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Not Quite Yet - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Swing Item: 62545 Price: $56.00 Brand new from Bob Mintzer’s recording Old School-New Lessons is this swing chart for proficient groups. Commissioned by the Danish Radio Big Band, this piece utilizes bucket mutes for the brass to allow the ensemble to achieve a quiet intensity. The saxophones adjust in dynamic level to match the delicate swing feel that showcases texture and interplay. Your rhythm section will enjoy a slightly different role than is the norm for playing in a big band. Duration 6:10. |
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Nutville - Silver / Greg Hopkins Grade: Advanced Style: Bright Latin/Swing Item: 2810 Price: $56.00 |
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Old School - Jarvis Grade: Advanced Style: Funk Item: 1718 Price: $56.00 If you like Jeff Jarvis' bestsellers, High Octane, White Heat, Powder Keg, and Critical Mass, then you won't want to miss out on this medium advanced funk chart. Written in the Funkadelic and Rick James old school style of the 1980's, this chart will light up any concert. Interesting and challenging parts are included for all as this tune grooves hard throughout. Duration 5:15 |
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Once In Royal David's City - Gauntlett / Blumenthal Grade: Advanced Style: Swing Item: 3302 Price: $56.00 |
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Opus One - Oliver / Fedchock Grade: Advanced Style: Medium Up-Swing Item: 2085 Price: $56.00 |
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Original People - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Swing Item: 3482 Price: $56.00 Kendor is pleased to release materials from Bob's DMP CD release entitled Gently. In keeping with his recent move away from the traditional power-oriented big band concepts, this work is dedicated to the Pequot Indian tribe. Their sophisticated approach to living in harmony with nature inspired the soft intensity of this piece. |
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Out On The Street - Jarvis Grade: Advanced Style: Swing Item: 62590 Price: $56.00 Commissioned by the Centennial High School Jazz Ensemble under the direction of David Pietsch, this cleverly conceived chart is dedicated to Frank Vargas to commemorate this “arts-friendly” administrator’s retirement from the Phoenix (AZ) area school district. Based on the chord progression to “On The Street Where You Live”, this swing original for proficient groups offers interesting playing for every member of the big band. In addition to brief quotes from other songs containing the word “street” (“Green Dolphin Street”, “On The Sunny Side Of The Street”), you’ll hear a couple measures of “On The Street…”, plus short quotes from “Second Time Around” and “Nica’s Dream”. Exciting ensemble writing, solos for trumpet and piano, and a humorous “ricky-tick” section make this energetic swing chart great fun to play. Duration 4:55. |
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Outside In - Garling Grade: Advanced Style: Straight 8th Feel Item: 62593 Price: $56.00 Tom Garling is definitely one of the most interesting big band writers to come on the scene in a long time. His newest addition to Kendor’s bestselling Jazz Summit Series is influenced by the music of “Weather Report.” As with his other charts, it tests the conventional styles of big band writing with powerful rhythmic and melodic counterpoint. Proficient bands will find this straight-8th feel chart challenging and great fun to play as they garner favorable responses from festival judges and audiences. Duration 4:55. |
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Pepper - Niehaus Grade: Advanced Style: Moderately Bright Swing Features: Bari Sax or Alto Saxophone Item: 3658 Price: $56.00 Composed in tribute to baritone sax legend, Pepper Adams, this original is set in a moderately bright swing style and was written with maximum flexibility in mind. Clever cross-cueing techniques allow the 1st alto, 2nd alto, or baritone sax to be featured without leaving harmonic gaps when their ensemble parts are left out. A solo part is included in each set, and can be used by either baritone or alto saxophone. Duration 5:00 |
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Prelude To A Kiss - Ellington, Mills, Go / Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Funk Features: Tenor Saxophone Item: 2092 Price: $56.00 Mintzer gives this Duke Ellington classic a different treatment than the customary ballad feel for medium advanced groups. Set in a slow and easy gospel-like feel, the rhythm section will, in Bob's words, get a groove on just by reading the written parts. A tenor saxophone soloist is featured throughout, which requires the player to use an R & B style while superimposing jazz harmonic sensibility over the solid, repetitious beat provided by the drummer. Duration 5:30. |
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Prelude To Summer - Thorne Grade: Advanced Style: ECM - Brazilian Item: 62625 Price: $56.00 You’ll definitely want to add this terrific Brazilian chart to your next festival or concert program. Alternating between the bossa style and a Brazilian funk feel known as partido alto, this engaging groove is adequately notated in the rhythm section parts to ensure an authentic rendering. A beautiful winding melody for horns is featured in this wonderful example of Kendor’s continuing quest to offer sophisticated, yet accessible music for proficient groups. Duration 7:50. |
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Riptide - Jarvis Grade: Advanced Style: Bright Swing Item: 3309 Price: $56.00 Here's a fun and challenging chart that's guaranteed to keep your audience on the edge of their seats. Scored at the medium advanced level, this bright swing original alternates with a samba groove. Rhythmically interesting and very densely scored for maximum impact, solos are offered for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, or trombone and can be opened up at the director's discretion. Duration 5:50. |
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Runferyerlife - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Fast Swing Item: 3495 Price: $56.00 |
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Silver Tinge, The - Hanson Grade: Advanced Style: Bossa Even Eight Feel Item: 62720 Price: $56.00 This chart for proficient groups is a well-deserved tribute to jazz legend Horace Silver. You’ll immediately hear the style and tempo reference to one of Silver’s best-known tunes, “Song For My Father.” Dave Hanson expertly weaves contrapuntal lines into the infectious bossa feel. Rhythmic contrast is also a feature of this well-crafted original, so there’s no lack of excitement as the piece builds to a Spanish-tinged key change and climax. Duration 5:20. |
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Sole Stains (Shadow Of The Arch) - Halle Grade: Advanced Style: Funk Item: 62722 Price: $56.00 Written for the University of the Arts Jazz Ensemble in Philadelphia (PA), this fresh, exciting funk number is modeled after Wayne Shorter’s classic tune Footprints. Though it specifically features baritone sax, trombone, piano, and drums, the entire ensemble will share the spotlight during this contemporary crowd-pleaser for proficient groups. 1st Alto Sax doubles on soprano, and 5 trumpet parts are required. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Bands and audiences will love this one, so make sure it’s one of your festival and concert programming choices! Duration 7:10 |
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Something Else - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Even-Eights Afro-Cuban Feel Item: 62740 Price: $56.00 This unique composition for proficient groups relies on the winds to create the rhythmic intensity typically provided by the rhythm section - an optional drum part is provided, but there are no piano, guitar or bass parts. Set in an even-eighths Afro-Cuban style, the winds are required to use clear, concise attacks to accommodate the intricate rhythmic counterpoint. This piece will require work, but the drama created by this sort of change-of-pace programming is well worth it! Duration 5:00. |
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Song For A.E.G. - Garling Grade: Advanced Style: Straight 8th ECM Feel Item: 62725 Price: $56.00 This modern straight eighth note feel composition for proficient groups is inspired by the music of Gil Evans and Bob Brookmeyer. Set in a medium tempo, the broad harmonic and melodic landscapes give the players sufficient freedom to express themselves through interaction with one another. A quick study of the score reveals a style of orchestration that doesn’t conform to the norm. Thematic material is often stated by instrument groupings of two and three players, versus dividing into sections (sax, trumpet, trombone). We welcome Tom Garling to the Kendor family of writers with this innovative chart! Duration 10:00. |
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Spring Cleaning - Harris Grade: Advanced Style: Straight 8th ECM Feel Item: 62748 Price: $56.00 Kendor continues its tradition of publishing charts by the finest jazz writers with this Matt Harris original. This one is ideal as a change of pace programming selection for proficient groups. Set in a contemporary straight eighth-note feel, flugelhorn and tenor saxophone share the spotlight during the melodic statement. Range requirements are modest for a chart at this level, and strategically placed dynamic contrasts add to its appeal. Solo space is provided for guitar, piano, and tenor sax. Duration 5:15. |
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Spring Song - Mcguinness Grade: Advanced Style: Medium Swing Item: 62750 Price: $56.00 This relaxed, breezy melodic arrangement for proficient groups features warmly orchestrated brass, inviting chords for soloists, and a swinging sax section soli. All trumpets double on flugelhorn and the major solos are given to tenor saxophone and flugelhorn. Recorded by the Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra on “First Flight” (Summit DCD481), this swing chart is the perfect addition to your library!. Duration 8:00. |
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Street Music - Sturm Grade: Advanced Style: Half-Time Funk Shuffle Item: 62751 Price: $56.00 Commissioned by the Prescott (AZ) High School Jazz Ensemble directed by Dan Bradstreet, this Fred Sturm original is everything we’ve come to expect from this talented jazz composer. Set in a half-time funk shuffle style, the operative words here are rhythmic groove. The rhythm section parts are fully notated and the trumpet, tenor sax, trombone, and piano soloists will feel right at home playing over the 24-bar blues form. Suitable for proficient groups, trumpet range is D6 and G4 for trombone. Don’t miss this one. Duration 5:30. |
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Swangalang - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Swing Item: 62752 Price: $56.00 From the same recording comes Bob Mintzer’s latest swing excursion for proficient groups. Featured in this piece are the saxophone and trombone sections in a work that swings hard to the last note. Challenging, yet playable, this chart requires a solid blues and swing concept. The crowds will definitely love this one! Duration 7:10. |
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Swing Out - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Up Swing Item: 62755 Price: $56.00 Completing this month’s Mintzer releases is a title that is pretty self-explanatory. Also from the new MCG recording, it’s a medium up tempo swing chart for proficient groups with a slowed down bass line that creates a multi-tiered time feel. The primarily blues-based solo section leaves plenty of opportunities for your best soloists. Duration 4:20. |
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Three And One - Thad Jones Grade: Advanced Style: Bright Swing Item: 4940 Price: $56.00 |
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Tiger Of San Pedro - Labarbera Grade: Advanced Style: Latin Item: 3080 Price: $56.00 |
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Timeless - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Samba Item: 3514 Price: $56.00 Also from the Gently CD comes this chart. Lush orchestration overlays a gentle samba groove. The subtle energy will thoroughly entertain audiences. The chart was recorded using the woodwind parts (3 flutes, 2 clarinets) provided, but alternate sax parts (AATTB) are included in the set that sound equally pleasing. All trumpets double on flugelhorn and 2 optional french horn parts are included. |
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Tiptoe - Thad Jones Grade: Advanced Style: Crisp Swing Item: 4950 Price: $56.00 |
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Touch & Go - Fedchock Grade: Advanced Style: Medium Uptempo Swing Item: 62785 Price: $56.00 Commissioned by the New York University Jazz Ensemble, this medium uptempo foray with abstract overtones features solos by tenor saxophone and piano. The opening unison brass soli, joined by saxophone counterpoint, leads to an energetic exchange between the sections, followed by a tenor sax solo over contemporary harmonies. After exciting exchanges between soloist and ensemble, the band takes over with an intense interlude leading to a piano solo over more traditional changes. The final ensemble shout chorus brings the band to it's peak, leading to a final vamp with each section slowly building to a powerful finish. Duration 9:15. |
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To You - Thad Jones Grade: Advanced Style: Ballad Item: 4960 Price: $56.00 |
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Truth (NEW) - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Ballad Features: Tenor Sax Item: 62790 Price: $56.00 This beautiful tenor saxophone feature was originally written for the Jaco Pastorius Word Of Mouth Band, and recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on his 1986 DMP recording entitled Camouflage. Playable by proficient groups, it is set in a ballad feel, but includes a double-time section for the band and soloist. Mintzer says that the music is “all about the feel” and that the execution of the actual notes is quite accessible. Trumpets double on flugelhorns. |
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Tuning Up - Akiyoshi Grade: Advanced Style: Blues Item: 4420 Price: $56.00 |
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Two Birds, One Stone - Steve Brown Grade: Advanced Style: Swing Item: 3383 Price: $56.00 Kendor is pleased to announce the release of this medium advanced swing original by Steve Brown. Dedicated to his son, Miles Brown, a gifted jazz bassist in his own right, this Charlie parker style bebop features bass, alto sax, and guitar (or vibes) playing the melody and improvised solos. Vibes part included. Duration 8:50 |
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Up & Running - Fedchock Grade: Advanced Style: Swing Item: 62810 Price: $56.00 Commissioned by the Ohio-IAJE for the 2007 Ohio All-State Jazz Ensemble, this burner by John Fedchock for proficient groups showcases trombone, trumpet, alto, and tenor solos. Fedchock’s unique writing style is evident throughout this exciting swing original. Dense voicings, interesting rhythms, and a tuneful melody culminate with a rousing shout chorus. Why not add this to your library today? Duration 7:40. This piece appears on The John Fedchock Big Band recording “Up & Running” , available at http://www.reservoirmusic.com/188.html |
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Us - this is the complete title - Thad Jones Grade: Advanced Style: Funky Rock Item: 4990 Price: $56.00 |
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Waltz Of The Flowers (from The Nutcracker) - Tschaikowsky / Liston Grade: Advanced Style: Jazz Waltz Features: Trumpet Item: 3792 Price: $56.00 Kendor is pleased to release this jazz arrangement of Tschaikowsky's classic work from The Nutcracker. Written for and recorded by Wayne Bergeron on his Grammy winning WAG Records release, You Call This A Living?, this jazz waltz arrangement is an ideal showcase for a big band and its star trumpet soloist. The band parts are scored at the medium advanced level, while the solo part is advanced. You'll love the way Liston has modernized the chord structure while staying true to the composer's intent. |
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Warm Breeze, A - Nestico Grade: Advanced Style: Laidback Swing Item: 2272 Price: $56.00 |
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Who? - Jarvis Grade: Advanced Style: Jazz Waltz Item: 62900 Price: $56.00 A densely voiced brass chorale introduces this driving jazz waltz for proficient jazz bands. Based on the chord changes to the popular jazz standard, “I Remember You”, this original is full of densely voiced altered dominant and suspended harmonies, coupled with interesting rhythms. Solo space is offered for piano, followed by a section where the drummer trades 4’s with the various wind sections. Before the rousing finish the chart modulates briefly, then returns to the home key. At the end the piece, the intro. chorale is reprised in tempo before an exciting series of solo breaks for the drummer. Duration 5:00. |
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Who's Walkin' Who? - Mintzer Grade: Advanced Style: Unhurried Swing Item: 3524 Price: $56.00 This unhurried swing original from the Bob Mintzer Big Band Gently CD was creatively inspired by the Mintzer family's two black Labrador retrievers. Humor, imagination and unpredictability are apparent in this clever piece. |
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Ya Gotta Try - Nestico Grade: Advanced Style: Swing Item: 2530 Price: $56.00 |
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