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This driving shuffle with cool lines, surprising harmonies, great rhythm section hooks, and much more makes for a great opener for developing groups. The open solo section (written or ad lib) features...

This driving shuffle with cool lines, surprising harmonies, great rhythm section hooks, and much more makes for a great opener for developing groups. The open solo section (written or ad lib) features...

If you are looking for a a blues tinged shuffle that features all the sections of the band, you've found the right chart with The Biscuit Shuffle! The catchy riff that starts the chart is the figure t...

If you are looking for a a blues tinged shuffle that features all the sections of the band, you've found the right chart with The Biscuit Shuffle! The catchy riff that starts the chart is the figure t...

In this winning and well-articulated swing outing for developing groups, highlights include a tuneful melody supported by accessible secondary lines, some nice stop-time figures, and a couple of 2/4 m...

This great minor blues tune features sturdy swing rhythms and a memorable melody shared by the horn sections of the band. Any instrument may be featured during the written or ad lib open solo section....

This great minor blues tune features sturdy swing rhythms and a memorable melody shared by the horn sections of the band. Any instrument may be featured during the written or ad lib open solo section....

This minor blues in the hard bop tradition of Art Blakey and Cannonball Adderley was written for the 2020 District 8 Georgia Honor Jazz Band and is perfect for developing groups. The solo section is w...

This minor blues in the hard bop tradition of Art Blakey and Cannonball Adderley was written for the 2020 District 8 Georgia Honor Jazz Band and is perfect for developing groups. The solo section is w...

This moderate swing chart for developing groups features an easy 8th-note riff melody played by the saxophone section. The brass add reinforcement throughout and lead the ensemble during the shout cho...

This moderate swing chart for developing groups features an easy 8th-note riff melody played by the saxophone section. The brass add reinforcement throughout and lead the ensemble during the shout cho...

We welcome Kris Berg to the Kendor family of writers with this fun and energetic chart written in a New Orleans 2nd line groove over a C7 blues. After the band trades licks with the drummer, the chart...

Emulating the music of jazz greats Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri, this funky Latin original with a 3:2 clave groove features a trumpet section soli, a written or ad lib trumpet solo, and a roaring en...

Emulating the music of jazz greats Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri, this funky Latin original with a 3:2 clave groove features a trumpet section soli, a written or ad lib trumpet solo, and a roaring en...

This accessible original features a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts. Designed to make developing groups sound their best, it derives its title from the 'back and fort...

This accessible original features a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts. Designed to make developing groups sound their best, it derives its title from the 'back and fort...

This accessible original features a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts. Designed to make developing groups sound their best, it derives its title from the "back and fort...

Named after a ski run in Vail, Colorado, this driving funk original with lots of audience appeal sports a solid introduction, tuneful melody and rich chord progression for developing groups. Written o...

Named after a ski run in Vail, Colorado, this driving funk original with lots of audience appeal sports a solid introduction, tuneful melody and rich chord progression for developing groups. Written o...

Named after a ski run in Vail, Colorado, this driving funk original with lots of audience appeal sports a solid introduction, tuneful melody and rich chord progression for developing groups. Written o...

A driving funk groove coupled with a rich chord progression give this chart for developing groups plenty of audience appeal. Written or ad lib solo space is provided for alto and tenor sax. It's playa...

A driving funk groove coupled with a rich chord progression give this chart for developing groups plenty of audience appeal. Written or ad lib solo space is provided for alto and tenor sax. It's playa...

A driving funk groove coupled with a rich chord progression give this chart for developing groups plenty of audience appeal. Written or ad lib solo space is provided for alto and tenor sax. It's playa...

A compelling melody, harmonic surprises, and an infectious groove combine to make this intriguing chart a perfect closer. The open solo section (written or ad lib) features any soloist, with solo shee...

A compelling melody, harmonic surprises, and an infectious even eighth fusion groove combine to make this intriguing chart for developing groups a perfect closer. The open solo section (written or ad...