Kendor Music

Marked groovy misterioso, this clever arrangement opens with finger snaps before the famous Mancini movie theme begins. An optional 8-bar improvisation section is included (written notes also provided...

Marked groovy misterioso, this swingin' version of the famous Mancini theme opens with both altos snapping their fingers while tenor and bari play the iconic intro. Later on lead alto takes an improvi...

This collection of 18 audition/performance etudes based on the chord progressions to popular jazz standards, blues, and rhythm changes. The collection was designed for honors jazz band auditions, solo...

Originally recorded by Count Basie, then re-recorded in 2005 by the SWR Big Band CD Basie-cally Sammy, this medium tempo chart featuring a small combo within the jazz ensemble has an unconventional ch...

As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on Incredible Journey, a recurring melodic motif, driving funk groove, and fully-voiced harmonic landscape give this chart real substance and audience appeal. S...

A solid, infectious 3/4 funk groove is coupled with a modern chord progression to give this driving chart plenty of audience appeal. Written or ad lib solos are offered for tenor sax and trumpet, but...

When recruiting guitar students for a the jazz ensemble, it is often the case that the guitarist does not read music notation well, or at all. The goal of this book is to simplify things for the jazz...

This essential book for jazz ensemble auditions, recitals, festivals, and lessons includes 20 etudes based on the changes to popular jazz standards so players learn to improvise over the chord progres...

This book was written to supplement the solo literature available to high school and college drum set players. Each solo pays homage to a famous jazz drummer. A full performance CD includes all the tu...

Expertly edited by L. William Kuyper (New York Philharmonic), performance of these Baroque themes requires good breath support and the technical ability to control 16th notes played in succession.

This exciting new collection contains 8 grade 3-4 pieces for instrumental solo with piano accompaniment. Free MP3 downloads of the piano accompaniment are available at kendormusic.com. Many of the tit...

This updated version of the 1930's standard swings from start to finish! Alternating sax and brass solis provide the vocalist with good support early on, and an all-out shout at the end will bring the...

This grade 3-4 collection contains 10 snare drum solos that reinforce rudiments and other fundamentals in styles from around the world. Perfect for contest, recital and festivals, each solo includes p...

Ten original solos in classical, march, Latin, Cajun funk, contemporary, bebop and hip-hop styles feature a wide range of performance techniques.

Grade 3-4+ Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied). Following the highly successful format of his other collections for student percussionists, this addition to the series features 10 originals in a...

This acclaimed text reveals the writing secrets of jazz greats Thad Jones, Sammy Nestico, and Bob Brookmeyer! It presents detailed examinations of 8 of their best charts by analyzing voicings, melodic...

Series Mallet Solo. Grade 3-4+ Features Mallet Solo (Unaccompanied). The solos in this set may be played on bells, xylophone, vibes or marimba with equal success. Diverse styles include rock, jazz, La...

Here's a winning collection of 10 original solos for marimba, vibes, xylophone or bells. A variety of styles includes Irish jig, blues, Baroque, Latin, jazz waltz, ragtime, rock, march and more. Malle...

Requiring no improvisation, these creative originals in a variety of jazz styles encourage players to focus on good ensemble blend, balance and phrasing. Paying careful attention to articulations and...

Written to give developing jazz musicians the chance to hone their interpretative skills in trio settings for like instruments, this outstanding set features ten concise tunes in swing (5), Latin (2),...

Featuring an array of 30 classics and originals for grade 2-3 players, the music in these collections has been carefully chosen and edited to ensure that it is idiomatic for each pair of instruments....

Duets are a great way to learn many of the skills necessary to become a successful musician. In jazz, duets are especially effective when performed with a rhythm section. These 12 easy-medium level ja...

Requiring no improvisation, these creative originals in a variety of jazz styles encourage players to focus on good ensemble blend, balance and phrasing. Paying careful attention to articulations and...

Written to give developing jazz musicians the chance to sharpen their interpretative skills in a trio setting for like instruments, this outstanding set features ten concise tunes in swing (5), Latin...

This collection of 18 audition/performance etudes based on the chord progressions to popular jazz standards, blues, and rhythm changes. The collection was designed for honors jazz band auditions, solo...