Sheet Music Downloads from Kendor Music: Essential Charts for Band

Written for and recorded by the Sammy Nestico Orchestra on the CD This Is The Moment, this minor blues explores a variety of colors within the full-band setting. For this reason, striving for good ble...

Recorded on the Quincy Jones-Sammy Nestico CD 'Basie And Beyond,' this medium-tempo swing journey covers every aspect of the big band jazz experience: a brass section chorus, two sax choruses, room fo...

This Basie flavored chart does not have the ordinary chord progression. It's 'pretty' jazz, but always keep the beat in mind. It heats up with some very interesting, playable ensemble work from measur...

This is Sammy's favorite chart! It features multiple ensemble choruses in a driving jazz waltz rhythm. Solos are for guitar, tenor sax, alto sax, and trumpet. Rhythm section parts are partially notate...

This chart features combos within the band, and alternates back and forth between the keys of F and Ab. There are two sax choruses and solos for tenor saxophone, trumpet, and trombone.

Tenor sax carries the primary soloing duties in this Nestico swinger for experienced ensembles, with the drummer adding some short solos after the full-band shout to take the chart out strong. Rhythm...

With an additional part for mallets (temple blocks and vibes), this colorful swing journey features a great trumpet section soli and plenty of full-ensemble writing that will keep everyone on their to...

Featured on the CD recordings 'A Portrait Of Sammy' and 'Basie-cally Sammy,' this very bright jazz outing in a soft two-beat style is first presented by a small combo -- tenor, trumpet, trombone, vibe...

This chart was recorded by the SWR Big Band on the CD Fun Time. Be careful not to play this one too fast - get a comfortable groove and some good time and it will come together well.

Here's a great Latin chart in the tradition of 'Tiger of San Pedro' that has something for everyone. Flowing melodic lines contrasting with punchy brass hits and rhythm section figures that really pop...

Well here's a blues chart that will surprise you at every turn! Vince has taken the traditional 12 bar blues and turned it sideways in this clever composition. Definitely a hip chart to look at if you...

Leave it to the creative mind of Kris Berg to come up with a swingin' jazz piece inspired by the Ferde Grofé composition On the Trail from the Grand Canyon Suite! After a short Alto Sax solo there is...

If you are looking for a cooking shuffle for your next performance, give "Bayview Drive" a listen. Greg Yasinitsky is a master of developing melodic ideas, ensuring that each section of the chart brin...

Here is the perfect combination of an infectious melody and great scoring along with many of the swing figures that are essential for young groups to learn. Though written examples are provided, the o...

Instrumentation: standard jazz ensemble (playable by 4 horns plus rhythm section) with opt. flute, clarinet & F horn he combination of a medium groove, essential swing figures, and blues-based harmoni...

This is a swinging excursion in C minor that the whole band will love. An interesting development section follows the main statement of the melody that builds into a great send-off for the solo sectio...

This music was commissioned by the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association for their 2022 8th Grade All-State Band. Clocking in at a medium swing tempo of 136, you will find this chart filled with soli...

Inspired by the Herbie Hancock 1969 classic Tell Me A Bedtime Story, this well-scored original celebrates a relaxed straight-8th groove from start to finish. Written or ad lib solos for lead alto sax...

This sizzling jazz shuffle featuring a great melody, crisp horn figures and big ensemble moments creates a lot of energy without making extreme demands on developing players. Solo sheets are included...

Here's one to ensure your swing chops are in good working order. Commissioned by noted jazz educator Dr. John Bradley, this chart is a wonderful vehicle for sharpening both ensemble and solo skills. W...

Commissioned by the Lawrence University 2010 Jazz Weekend (Appleton, WI), this work features a straight 8th-note groove which creates a unique setting for creative solo work and exciting ensemble play...

Looking for a great opener or closer for your next gig? This medium level chart is a spirited shuffle that is guaranteed to get the band and the audience grooving. Lots of catchy figures, powerful ens...

Commissioned by the jazz division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2023 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble, this straight ahead swinger gives everyone a chance to be heard. This chart...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2016 All State Jazz Ensemble, this chart provides a wealth of teaching opportunities. The combination of a swingin...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educator's Association, this Basie-style swing chart is based on the chord changes to the jazz standard Sunday. Rich voicings and solid swing fi...