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Swing Sheet Music from Kendor Music: Rhythmic Precision and Style

Capture the infectious energy of the Big Band era with the finest swing sheet music from Kendor Music. As a specialist in jazz and ensemble literature, Kendor Music provides musicians with expertly crafted arrangements that embody the true feel of swing. Whether you are leading a high school band or performing in a professional ensemble, these editions offer the clarity and musicality needed for a top-tier performance. Explore our collection and find the perfect swing charts to get your audience moving and showcase your group's talent.
Peter Blair
Based on the chord changes to Out of Nowhere by Johnny Green

The distinctive changes on this Johnny Green classic lend themselves especially well to a big band treatment. Lots of dynamic contrasts and full swinging ensemble passages make this chart a great choi...

The distinctive changes on this Johnny Green classic lend themselves especially well to a big band treatment. Lots of dynamic contrasts and full swinging ensemble passages make this chart a great choi...

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Carl Strommen
based on the chord changes to How High the Moon by Morgan Lewis

Master arranger Carl Strommen has a knack for making easy charts for young ensembles sound full and solid, and "Over the Moon" is a great example of this talent. Filled with lots of tutti rhythms and...

Master arranger Carl Strommen has a knack for making easy charts for young ensembles sound full and solid, and "Over the Moon" is a great example of this talent. Filled with lots of tutti rhythms and...

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Carl Strommen
based on the chord changes to How High the Moon by Morgan Lewis

Master arranger Carl Strommen has a knack for making easy charts for young ensembles sound full and solid, and "Over the Moon" is a great example of this talent. Filled with lots of tutti rhythms and...

Master arranger Carl Strommen has a knack for making easy charts for young ensembles sound full and solid, and "Over the Moon" is a great example of this talent. Filled with lots of tutti rhythms and...

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Carl Strommen
based on the chord changes to How High the Moon by Morgan Lewis

Master arranger Carl Strommen has a knack for making easy charts for young ensembles sound full and solid, and "Over the Moon" is a great example of this talent. Filled with lots of tutti rhythms and...

Master arranger Carl Strommen has a knack for making easy charts for young ensembles sound full and solid, and "Over the Moon" is a great example of this talent. Filled with lots of tutti rhythms and...

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Dave Hanson

When you Google "driving blues shuffle in E flat" this wailing new arrangement by Dave Hanson should be the result that pops up first. It was originally written to feature the composer, Trumpet player...

When you Google "driving blues shuffle in E flat" this wailing new arrangement by Dave Hanson should be the result that pops up first. It was originally written to feature the composer, Trumpet player...

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Dave Hanson

When you Google "driving blues shuffle in E flat" this wailing new arrangement by Dave Hanson should be the result that pops up first. It was originally written to feature the composer, Trumpet player...

When you Google "driving blues shuffle in E flat" this wailing new arrangement by Dave Hanson should be the result that pops up first. It was originally written to feature the composer, Trumpet player...

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Dave Hanson

When you Google "driving blues shuffle in E flat" this wailing new arrangement by Dave Hanson should be the result that pops up first. It was originally written to feature the composer, Trumpet player...

When you Google "driving blues shuffle in E flat" this wailing new arrangement by Dave Hanson should be the result that pops up first. It was originally written to feature the composer, Trumpet player...

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Craig Skeffington

Here is a vibrant big band Bebop chart that showcases a number of soloists as well as the full ensemble. Composer Craig Skeffington has brought new light to 'rhythm changes' with this piece, making it...

Here is a vibrant big band Bebop chart that showcases a number of soloists as well as the full ensemble. Composer Craig Skeffington has brought new light to 'rhythm changes' with this piece, making it...

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Craig Skeffington

Here is a vibrant big band Bebop chart that showcases a number of soloists as well as the full ensemble. Composer Craig Skeffington has brought new light to 'rhythm changes' with this piece, making it...

Here is a vibrant big band Bebop chart that showcases a number of soloists as well as the full ensemble. Composer Craig Skeffington has brought new light to 'rhythm changes' with this piece, making it...

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Craig Skeffington

Here is a vibrant big band Bebop chart that showcases a number of soloists as well as the full ensemble. Composer Craig Skeffington has brought new light to 'rhythm changes' with this piece, making it...

Here is a vibrant big band Bebop chart that showcases a number of soloists as well as the full ensemble. Composer Craig Skeffington has brought new light to 'rhythm changes' with this piece, making it...

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Sammy Nestico

This is the sound and groove that helped define the Count Basie Orchestra for a decade. Medium swing, brass in bucket mutes and smooth as silk chord changes are at the heart of this chart. It flows al...

This is the sound and groove that helped define the Count Basie Orchestra for a decade. Medium swing, brass in bucket mutes and smooth as silk chord changes are at the heart of this chart. It flows al...

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Sammy Nestico

This is the sound and groove that helped define the Count Basie Orchestra for a decade. Medium swing, brass in bucket mutes and smooth as silk chord changes are at the heart of this chart. It flows al...

This is the sound and groove that helped define the Count Basie Orchestra for a decade. Medium swing, brass in bucket mutes and smooth as silk chord changes are at the heart of this chart. It flows al...

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This is the sound and groove that helped define the Count Basie Orchestra for a decade. Medium swing, brass in bucket mutes and smooth as silk chord changes are at the heart of this chart. It flows al...

This is the sound and groove that helped define the Count Basie Orchestra for a decade. Medium swing, brass in bucket mutes and smooth as silk chord changes are at the heart of this chart. It flows al...

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Sammy Nestico

Sammy Nestico loved horses and many of the titles he chose for his music reflect that love...Hay Burner is a perfect example. Aside from being a great straight ahead swing chart, there is also a tip o...

Sammy Nestico loved horses and many of the titles he chose for his music reflect that love...Hay Burner is a perfect example. Aside from being a great straight ahead swing chart, there is also a tip o...

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Sammy Nestico

Sammy Nestico loved horses and many of the titles he chose for his music reflect that love...Hay Burner is a perfect example. Aside from being a great straight ahead swing chart, there is also a tip o...

Sammy Nestico loved horses and many of the titles he chose for his music reflect that love...Hay Burner is a perfect example. Aside from being a great straight ahead swing chart, there is also a tip o...

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Sammy Nestico

Sammy Nestico loved horses and many of the titles he chose for his music reflect that love...Hay Burner is a perfect example. Aside from being a great straight ahead swing chart, there is also a tip o...

Sammy Nestico loved horses and many of the titles he chose for his music reflect that love...Hay Burner is a perfect example. Aside from being a great straight ahead swing chart, there is also a tip o...

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Sammy Nestico

Another hit from the Basie Straight Ahead album is this driving swinger in F minor. This chart gives the band a great chance to really play soft and make a huge build over an entire phrase to a fortis...

Another hit from the Basie Straight Ahead album is this driving swinger in F minor. This chart gives the band a great chance to really play soft and make a huge build over an entire phrase to a fortis...

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Sammy Nestico

Another hit from the Basie Straight Ahead album is this driving swinger in F minor. This chart gives the band a great chance to really play soft and make a huge build over an entire phrase to a fortis...

Another hit from the Basie Straight Ahead album is this driving swinger in F minor. This chart gives the band a great chance to really play soft and make a huge build over an entire phrase to a fortis...

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Sammy Nestico

Recorded on the landmark album Basie Straight Ahead, the tempo Sammy has indicated on the score is "Mucho Fasto" which gives you an idea of the flagwaver that is Magic Flea. Another great recording of...

Recorded on the landmark album Basie Straight Ahead, the tempo Sammy has indicated on the score is "Mucho Fasto" which gives you an idea of the flagwaver that is Magic Flea. Another great recording of...

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Sammy Nestico

Recorded on the landmark album Basie Straight Ahead, the tempo Sammy has indicated on the score is "Mucho Fasto" which gives you an idea of the flagwaver that is Magic Flea. Another great recording of...

Recorded on the landmark album Basie Straight Ahead, the tempo Sammy has indicated on the score is "Mucho Fasto" which gives you an idea of the flagwaver that is Magic Flea. Another great recording of...

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Sammy Nestico

Recorded on the landmark album Basie Straight Ahead, the tempo Sammy has indicated on the score is "Mucho Fasto" which gives you an idea of the flagwaver that is Magic Flea. Another great recording of...

Recorded on the landmark album Basie Straight Ahead, the tempo Sammy has indicated on the score is "Mucho Fasto" which gives you an idea of the flagwaver that is Magic Flea. Another great recording of...

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Sammy Nestico

The quintessential recording of this chart was captured on the 1968 album called Basie Straight Ahead. Unlike many of Sammy's charts for Basie, this one starts with the Saxes and rhythm section instea...

The quintessential recording of this chart was captured on the 1968 album called Basie Straight Ahead. Unlike many of Sammy's charts for Basie, this one starts with the Saxes and rhythm section instea...

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Sammy Nestico

This exciting chart was recorded by both the Count Basie Orchestra and the Buddy Rich Big Band. As you may know, Buddy Rich did not read music, and Sammy tells the story that Buddy heard this chart re...

This exciting chart was recorded by both the Count Basie Orchestra and the Buddy Rich Big Band. As you may know, Buddy Rich did not read music, and Sammy tells the story that Buddy heard this chart re...

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Sammy Nestico

This exciting chart was recorded by both the Count Basie Orchestra and the Buddy Rich Big Band. As you may know, Buddy Rich did not read music, and Sammy tells the story that Buddy heard this chart re...

This exciting chart was recorded by both the Count Basie Orchestra and the Buddy Rich Big Band. As you may know, Buddy Rich did not read music, and Sammy tells the story that Buddy heard this chart re...

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Sammy Nestico

This exciting chart was recorded by both the Count Basie Orchestra and the Buddy Rich Big Band. As you may know, Buddy Rich did not read music, and Sammy tells the story that Buddy heard this chart re...

This exciting chart was recorded by both the Count Basie Orchestra and the Buddy Rich Big Band. As you may know, Buddy Rich did not read music, and Sammy tells the story that Buddy heard this chart re...

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The Golden Age of Swing: Sheet Music by Kendor Music

Kendor Music: A Pioneer in Swing Literature

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