Kendor Music

Recorded by Count Basie as a feature for two trombones, Sammy's updated revision now features four trombones out front and a strong ensemble chorus. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with cho...

This bright jazz style chart for advanced groups was recorded by the SWR Big Band on the CD Fun Time, and requires a trumpet section that can play with delicacy and power. Solo work for trumpet and pi...

This bright jazz style chart for advanced groups was recorded by the SWR Big Band on the CD Fun Time, and requires a trumpet section that can play with delicacy and power. Solo work for trumpet and pi...

This bright jazz style chart was recorded by the SWR Big Band on the CD Fun Time, and requires a trumpet section with both delicacy and power. This piece contains solo work for trumpet and piano, alon...

Recorded by the SWR Big Band on the CD Fun Time, this tenor sax feature requires the backgorund volume to stay comfortable under the soloist. Save the volume for measure 28, and also the big build up...

This tenor sax feature requires the background volume to stay comfortable under the soloist. Save the volume for measure 28, and also the big build up at measure 49 to make for an interesting ending....

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their Consummation album, this speedy bebop classic is a fabulous showcase for just about any number of soloists. A fully-voiced sax soli, rousing...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their Consummation album, this speedy bebop classic is a fabulous showcase for just about any number of soloists. A fully-voiced sax soli, rousing...

Recorded in 1997 on The Danish Radio Big Band Plays Thad Jones album in tribute to the years he worked with that group, this irresistible jazz waltz features great sax and brass solis, lots of ensembl...

Recorded in 1997 on The Danish Radio Big Band Plays Thad Jones album in tribute to the years he worked with that group, this irresistible jazz waltz features great sax and brass solis, lots of ensembl...

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album Road Time, this feature for solo flute includes solo room for alto sax and piano as well. By contrasting a series of transparent,...

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album Road Time, this feature for solo flute includes solo room for alto sax and piano as well. By contrasting a series of transparent,...

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. Ele...

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. Ele...

Originally featured on the Yellowjackets' Altered State CD, this big band version was commissioned by East Carolina University and is scheduled to appear on an upcoming Bob Mintzer Big Band CD. Elemen...

This unique set of 17 warm-up pieces for the young Jazz Ensemble covers the essential rhythmic and harmonic elements found in two styles of Jazz: "even eighth note" (such as Latin Rock) and Swing musi...

This unique set of 17 warm-up pieces for the young Jazz Ensemble covers the essential rhythmic and harmonic elements found in two styles of Jazz: “even eighth note” (such as Latin Rock) and Swing musi...

A key component of any successful jazz ensemble is a strong sense of rhythm. For this, musicians must not only be able to execute rhythmic figures properly, but must also be able to play appropriate s...

Single Tonguing And Lip Slurs

Double And Triple Tonguing

Valve And Shifting Studies

Written to develop the melodic playing skills of proficient players, these unaccompanied solos range from the dramatic to the romantic in mood and style.

Written to develop the melodic playing skills of capable players, these unaccompanied solos range from the dramatic to the romantic in mood and style.

Written to develop the melodic playing skills of capable players, these unaccompanied solos range from the dramatic to the romantic in mood and style.

Studies In Jazz And Mixed Meters