Sheet Music by Thad Jones at Kendor Music

Experience the art of lead trumpet playing at the highest level! The 'Lead Trumpet Book', published by the renowned Kendor Music, features authentic lead parts from the legendary big band arrangements...

As recorded by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on their Consummation album (Blue Note), this tender ballad in 3/4 time draws its strength and power from the purity of a simple melody line and...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their album New Life, a slow rubato intro sets up the irresistible funky rock groove that makes this an enduring favorite with better bands. Tenor,...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on their Monday Night album, this expressive swing ballad gives solo work to trumpet, trombone, and to everyone for 3 bars just before the closin...

Bring pure big band energy and authentic swing to the stage with "Big Dipper"! Published by the renowned Kendor Music, this captivating straight-ahead blues delivers an infectious groove and classic s...

Bring a true jazz classic to the stage! 'Groove Merchant', the masterful collaboration between jazz icons Jerome Richardson and Thad Jones, is an absolute highlight for any big band. This powerful blu...

This moderate shuffle recalls the energetic hand-clapping tradition of a church camp meeting, and the energy level stays strong throughout. This 8 bar blues in the key of Db, is playable by advanced l...

Bring infectious energy and driving grooves to the stage with "Us", published by Kendor Music! This dynamic chart in a funky rock style is guaranteed to electrify your big band and captivate your audi...

Recorded in 1998 by the Monday Night Big Band on their Thanks To Thad album, this is Part 2 of Thad's larger Return Journey Suite. Set in 5/4 time, it's an intense workout that calls for well-executed...

As recorded by the great Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on the album The Jazz Orchestra, this bright swing journey for experienced ensembles begins with a unique trio feature -- bari sax, flugelh...

Bring sharp elegance and exhilarating swing to your stage with "Tiptoe" from Kendor Music. Perfectly capturing its subtitle "Crisp Swing," this outstanding big band arrangement captivates with buoyant...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album New Life, this fast swing 'opus' starts with a full-band statement and a short piano solo before the flugelhorn soloist steps into the sp...

This new advanced level edition is taken directly from the original ink parts that were on the stands at the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra (now the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) debut performance in...

One of ten tracks from the album The Danish Radio Big Band Plays Thad Jones (1997), this uptempo samba for experienced jazz bands features trumpet and soprano (or alto) sax first as a duo, then opens...

One of ten tracks from the album The Danish Radio Big Band Plays Thad Jones (1997), this uptempo samba for experienced jazz bands features trumpet and soprano (or alto) sax first as a duo, then opens...

Recorded in 1997 on The Danish Radio Big Band Plays Thad Jones album in tribute to the years he worked with that group, this breezy bossa nova with colorful woodwinds isn't as difficult to perform as...

Recorded in 1997 on The Danish Radio Big Band Plays Thad Jones album in tribute to the years he worked with that group, this breezy bossa nova with colorful woodwinds isn't as difficult to perform as...

Recorded by The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra on the album Thad Jones Legacy, this blazing chart, meant to be played as fast as possible, opens with a repeating vamp featuring horn players on Latin percussi...

Recorded by The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra on the album Thad Jones Legacy, this blazing chart, meant to be played as fast as possible, opens with a repeating vamp featuring horn players on Latin percussi...

Recorded in 1998 by the Monday Night Big Band on their Thanks To Thad album, this is Part 1 of Thad's larger Return Journey Suite. Solo requirements are limited to an optional repeat that may (or may...

Recorded in 1998 by the Monday Night Big Band on their Thanks To Thad album, this is Part 1 of Thad's larger Return Journey Suite. Solo requirements are limited to an optional repeat that may (or may...

Written during Thad's later years in Denmark after he and Mel Lewis parted ways, this bright, double-time tune designates piano as the main soloist, but includes an optional repeat of the solo chorus...

Written during Thad's later years in Denmark after he and Mel Lewis parted ways, this bright, double-time tune designates piano as the main soloist, but includes an optional repeat of the solo chorus...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their album of the samename, this classic chartfeaturesan ABAschematic-- it opensand closes in adriving hard rock style with a contrasting slow bal...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their album of the same name, this classic chart features an ABA schematic -- it opens and closes in a driving hard rock style with a contrasting s...