Kendor Archive Editions

Scored for augmented jazz ensemble, this adaptation of the famous Scottish tune alternates between traditional 6/8 and swingin' 4/4 meters while the tempo remains constant. Good balance between woodwi...

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...

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. Dura...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra for their Monday Night album, the opening rhythm section vamp sets the stage for the entrance of the featured soprano (or alto) sax soloist. With the...

From the first note to the last, solo oboe carries the day in this beautiful bossa nova setting of the famous Christmas season classic. Though some brief ad lib opportunities are given, written solo l...

From the first note to the last, solo oboe carries the day in this beautiful bossa nova setting of the famous Christmas season classic. Though some brief ad-lib opportunities are given, written solo l...

In this popular arrangement of the Christmas holiday classic, solo piano introduces the famous melody in a legit style before a full-group rendering takes over. Playing with very crisp articulations a...

In this popular arrangement of the Christmas holiday classic, solo piano introduces the famous melody in a legit style before a full-group rendering takes over. Playing with very crisp articulations a...