Kendor Music

Emulating the music of Bob Brookmeyer, Maria Schneider and Gil Evans, this creative original opens with a haunting melody played by solo flugelhorn before the burning swing groove kicks in. Solo choru...

Emulating the music of Bob Brookmeyer, Maria Schneider and Gil Evans, this creative original opens with a haunting melody played by solo flugelhorn before the burning swing groove kicks in. Solo choru...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2012 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble, this is Chris Madsen's first chart for Doug Beach Music. A great change of...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2012 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble, this is Chris Madsen's first chart for Doug Doug Beach Music. A great chang...

As recorded in 1971 by Buddy Rich on the album A Different Drummer (RCA Victor), this irresistible jazz waltz is a huge treat for bari sax soloists who seldom get the chance to step into the spotlight...

As recorded in 1971 by Buddy Rich on the album A Different Drummer (RCA Victor), this irresistible jazz waltz is a huge treat for bari sax soloists who seldom get the chance to step into the spotlight...

As recorded in 1972 by Buddy Rich on the album Stick It (RCA), this delightful jazz waltz gives solo work to tenor (or soprano) sax and trombone. Use of optional flutes by saxes and harmon-muted trump...

As recorded in 1972 by Buddy Rich on the album Stick It (RCA), this delightful jazz waltz gives solo work to tenor (or soprano) sax and trombone. Use of optional flutes by saxes and harmon-muted trump...

Written for and dedicated to the great Doc Severinsen, this trumpet feature in a variety of styles -- expressive, swing, jazz waltz, samba -- provides two solo parts -- one as played by Doc, and anoth...

Thissetting of the classicWayne Shorter tune features open solos for piano, bass or guitar, and tenor sax.When played with good intonation and balance, tight harmonies in the horn parts will yield imp...

This setting of the classic Wayne Shorter tune features open solos for piano, bass or guitar, and tenor sax. When played with good intonation and balance, tight harmonies in the horn parts will yield...

Commissioned by the Mansfield University Jazz Ensemble and recorded by the University of North Texas 1:00 Lab Band, this bright swing original will sound best when played with a light touch and good b...

Written for and recorded by the famous University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band, this brilliant swing chart is a masterpiece of textures and colors. The straight ahead groove is a perfect settin...

Written for and recorded by the famous University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band, this brilliant swing chart is a masterpiece of textures and colors. The straight ahead groove is a perfect settin...

Written for and recorded by the famous University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band, this brilliant swing chart is a masterpiece of textures and colors. The straight ahead groove is a perfect settin...

One of 7 charts featured on the 1981 album Ashley Alexander Plays Frank Mantooth, solo space in this uptempo shuffle goes to guitar and piano. Short sax and brass trades throughout culminate in a loud...

One of 7 charts featured on the 1981 album Ashley Alexander Plays Frank Mantooth, solo space in this uptempo shuffle goes to guitar and piano. Short sax and brass trades throughout culminate in a loud...

Recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on their Grammy-nominated album Farewell To Mingus, highlights include solos for bari (or tenor) sax and trombone, brass plungers, and an optiona...

Recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on their Grammy-nominated album Farewell To Mingus, highlights include solos for bari (or tenor) sax and trombone, brass plungers, and an optiona...

Solo space is reserved for soprano sax and flugelhorn in this lyrical ECM-ish kind of chart. Legato phrasing should prevail, and paying attention to good blend and balance will pay big dividends. Stan...

Solo space is reserved for soprano sax and flugelhorn in this lyrical ECM-ish kind of chart. Legato phrasing should prevail, and paying attention to good blend and balance will pay big dividends. Dura...