Sheet Music by Bret Zvacek at Kendor Music

These six pieces were conceived as a tool to help the each jazz section refine their skills as a unit of the contemporary big band including balance, blend, articulation and phrasing. Optional rhythm...

A driving hip-hop groove, great ensemble writing and plenty of space for solos all combine to create a medium easy chart that will be a favorite of both the band and the audience. Standard instrumenta...

This beautiful straight 8th-note ballad for medium level groups showcases either an alto saxophone or trumpet soloist. The pensive melody is beautifully supported by the rich ensemble writing, and the...

This grooving shuffle starts with a bang and keeps on building! Tenor Saxes and Trombone 1 and 2 present the catchy melody with the rest of the band joining in. The half time feel of the bridge is a g...

With a catchy half-time shuffle-funk feel and a wonderful harmonic structure, this medium level chart emulating the music of Herbie Hancock And The Headhunters (1970's) and The Robert Glasper Experime...

This energetic swing original gives developing players the opportunity to experience the minor blues form. The strong melody and solid rhythmic groove complement the full ensemble work as intensity bu...

Every program needs a change of pace piece, and this half-time funk shuffle is the perfect choice. The infectious groove creates a modern sound, while the melodic lines maintain jazz phrasing concepts...

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...

Emulating the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim and Eliane Elias, this light and breezy samba is an ideal change-of-pace choice for your next program. With a title that means 'lovely' in Portuguese, it fe...

Featuring a compelling mambo groove and a memorable melody, this will be great fun for medium-level bands and a big hit with audiences. Written in an authentic 3-2 clave, sheets with chord changes and...

With an infectious Latin groove, hip voicings, and a strong melody, Walking Taco is sure to be a hit on any concert. Scored at the medium level, the open solo section (written or ad lib) provides plen...

This tribute to the writing of Don Menza will be perfect as an opener or closer. Once the down beat hits, the excitement never stops on this straight ahead minor swing chart for medium level groups. T...

Looking for a great change of pace chart for your next performance? "Night Wing" from the pen of Bret Zvacek is the perfect choice. An infectious straight eighth note groove, great ensemble writing an...

Looking for a great change of pace chart for your next performance? "Night Wing" from the pen of Bret Zvacek is the perfect choice. An infectious straight eighth note groove, great ensemble writing an...

Looking for a great change of pace chart for your next performance? "Night Wing" from the pen of Bret Zvacek is the perfect choice. An infectious straight eighth note groove, great ensemble writing an...

Here is a great rock chart at the medium easy level that everyone will get into. The driving groove sets up the catchy melody and as the chart builds the groove just gets stronger. Audience particip...

Here is a great rock chart at the medium easy level that everyone will get into. The driving groove sets up the catchy melody and as the chart builds the groove just gets stronger. Audience particip...

A relentless hip-hop groove drives this upbeat original by Bret Zvacek. Add a catchy melody and an open solo section (written lines provided), and you have a chart that will be a big hit with bands an...

A relentless hip-hop groove drives this upbeat original by Bret Zvacek. Add a catchy melody and an open solo section (written lines provided), and you have a chart that will be a big hit with bands an...

This medium level rock original tips its hat to the genius of jazz legend Thad Jones, namely Thad's classic chart Us. This new Zvacek original features great ensemble writing, a burning groove and ple...

This medium level rock original tips its hat to the genius of jazz legend Thad Jones, namely Thad's classic chart Us. This new Zvacek original features great ensemble writing, a burning groove and ple...

This medium level rock original tips its hat to the genius of jazz legend Thad Jones, namely Thad's classic chart Us. This new Zvacek original features great ensemble writing, a burning groove and ple...

A driving hip-hop groove, great ensemble writing and plenty of space for solos all combine to create a medium easy chart that will be a favorite of both the band and the audience. Standard instrumenta...

This beautiful straight 8th-note ballad for medium level groups showcases either an alto saxophone or trumpet soloist. The pensive melody is beautifully supported by the rich ensemble writing, and the...

This beautiful straight 8th-note ballad for medium level groups showcases either an alto saxophone or trumpet soloist. The pensive melody is beautifully supported by the rich ensemble writing, and the...