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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.
Ellen Rowe
Swing and Second Line Groove

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educator's Association for the 2017 All State Jazz Ensemble, this medium advanced chart provides students with a wealth of learning opportunitie...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educator's Association for the 2017 All State Jazz Ensemble, this medium advanced chart provides students with a wealth of learning opportunitie...

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Howard Rowe

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2017 All State Jazz Ensemble, this medium advanced chart provides students with a wealth of learning opportunities...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2017 All State Jazz Ensemble, this medium advanced chart provides students with a wealth of learning opportunities...

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Mike Tomaro
Relaxed Swing

The brilliance of Mike Tomaro's writing has never been more evident than in this medium advanced chart, where a swingin' melody leads into some wonderful ensemble passages and ample solo space for alt...

The brilliance of Mike Tomaro's writing has never been more evident than in this medium advanced chart, where a swingin' melody leads into some wonderful ensemble passages and ample solo space for alt...

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Mike Tomaro

The brilliance of Mike Tomaro's writing has never been more evident than in this medium advanced chart, where a swingin' melody leads into some wonderful ensemble passages and ample solo space for alt...

The brilliance of Mike Tomaro's writing has never been more evident than in this medium advanced chart, where a swingin' melody leads into some wonderful ensemble passages and ample solo space for alt...

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Thad Jones
Crisp Swing

As recorded by the great Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra on Consummation (Blue Note), highlights in this swing masterpiece include a bouncy bop melody, crisp articulations, and a surprising soli for tr...

As recorded by the great Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra on Consummation (Blue Note), highlights in this swing masterpiece include a bouncy bop melody, crisp articulations, and a surprising soli for tr...

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Toshiko Akiyoshi
Fast Swing

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band in 1980 for their Farewell To Mingus album, this fast bebop outing for proficient players features a big full-band opening, sax and brass sect...

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band in 1980 for their Farewell To Mingus album, this fast bebop outing for proficient players features a big full-band opening, sax and brass sect...

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Toshiko Akiyoshi

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band in 1980 for their Farewell To Mingus album, this fast bebop outing for proficient players features a big full-band opening, sax and brass sect...

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band in 1980 for their Farewell To Mingus album, this fast bebop outing for proficient players features a big full-band opening, sax and brass sect...

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Chuck Mangione

Featuring tenor sax and trumpet in both duo and solo roles, this fast swing excursion also gives the drummer some room to stretch out in an open solo before the final shout, short D.S. and coda. Rhyth...

Featuring tenor sax and trumpet in both duo and solo roles, this fast swing excursion also gives the drummer some room to stretch out in an open solo before the final shout, short D.S. and coda. Rhyth...

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Chuck Mangione

Featuring tenor sax and trumpet in both duo and solo roles, this fast swing excursion also gives the drummer some room to stretch out in an open solo before the final shout, short D.S. and coda. Rhyth...

Featuring tenor sax and trumpet in both duo and solo roles, this fast swing excursion also gives the drummer some room to stretch out in an open solo before the final shout, short D.S. and coda. Rhyth...

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Charlie Parker

This adaptation of the Charlie Parker classic features a fast swing tempo and the bop-style lines you'd expect, but it also pays tribute to Bird by casting selected horns in intimate, combo-like setti...

This adaptation of the Charlie Parker classic features a fast swing tempo and the bop-style lines you'd expect, but it also pays tribute to Bird by casting selected horns in intimate, combo-like setti...

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Charlie Parker

This adaptation of the Charlie Parker classic features a fast swing tempo and the bop-style lines you'd expect, but it also pays tribute to Bird by casting selected horns in intimate, combo-like setti...

This adaptation of the Charlie Parker classic features a fast swing tempo and the bop-style lines you'd expect, but it also pays tribute to Bird by casting selected horns in intimate, combo-like setti...

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Featuring a walking bass line and an easy swing groove, piano carries the solo work in this contemporary score by the great Thad Jones. In the final half, the sound of muted brass contributes to the i...

Featuring a walking bass line and an easy swing groove, piano carries the solo work in this contemporary score by the great Thad Jones. In the final half, the sound of muted brass contributes to the i...

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Featuring a walking bass line and an easy swing groove, piano carries the solo work in this contemporary score by the great Thad Jones. In the final half, the sound of muted brass contributes to the i...

Featuring a walking bass line and an easy swing groove, piano carries the solo work in this contemporary score by the great Thad Jones. In the final half, the sound of muted brass contributes to the i...

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Lennie Niehaus

Fashioned after the playing of J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding, this moderate swing original casts the trombone section in a variety of starring roles -- solis, trading 'fours' with the rest of the band,...

Fashioned after the playing of J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding, this moderate swing original casts the trombone section in a variety of starring roles -- solis, trading 'fours' with the rest of the band,...

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Lennie Niehaus

Fashioned after the playing of J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding, this moderate swing original casts the trombone section in a variety of starring roles -- solis, trading 'fours' with the rest of the band,...

Fashioned after the playing of J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding, this moderate swing original casts the trombone section in a variety of starring roles -- solis, trading 'fours' with the rest of the band,...

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Alexander Borodin
Swing

Opening with a light waltz in the style intended by Borodin, the music gives way to a medium swing style featuring bucket-muted brass and sax section solis. For best results, good breath support and s...

Opening with a light waltz in the style intended by Borodin, the music gives way to a medium swing style featuring bucket-muted brass and sax section solis. For best results, good breath support and s...

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Alexander Borodin

Opening with a light waltz in the style intended by Borodin, the music gives way to a medium swing style featuring bucket-muted brass and sax section solis. For best results, good breath support and s...

Opening with a light waltz in the style intended by Borodin, the music gives way to a medium swing style featuring bucket-muted brass and sax section solis. For best results, good breath support and s...

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Thad Jones

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...

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...

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Charlie Parker
Bebop

In this uptempo adaptation of the great bebop classic for developing groups, solos are assigned to alto sax and trumpet, with some written solo lines provided to help players lacking extensive improvi...

In this uptempo adaptation of the great bebop classic for developing groups, solos are assigned to alto sax and trumpet, with some written solo lines provided to help players lacking extensive improvi...

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Charlie Parker

In this uptempo adaptation of the great bebop classic for developing groups, solos are assigned to alto sax and trumpet, with some written solo lines provided to help players lacking extensive improvi...

In this uptempo adaptation of the great bebop classic for developing groups, solos are assigned to alto sax and trumpet, with some written solo lines provided to help players lacking extensive improvi...

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A super introduction to the iconic Count Basie style from composer Jim Martin.

A super introduction to the iconic Count Basie style from composer Jim Martin.

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A super introduction to the iconic Count Basie style from composer Jim Martin.

A super introduction to the iconic Count Basie style from composer Jim Martin.

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Bill Holman

This fast swing original is a challenging workout for the whole band from beginning to end. Tenor sax and/or trombone are featured in the main solo section midway through, followed by a series of shor...

This fast swing original is a challenging workout for the whole band from beginning to end. Tenor sax and/or trombone are featured in the main solo section midway through, followed by a series of shor...

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Bill Holman

This fast swing original is a challenging workout for the whole band from beginning to end. Tenor sax and/or trombone are featured in the main solo section midway through, followed by a series of shor...

This fast swing original is a challenging workout for the whole band from beginning to end. Tenor sax and/or trombone are featured in the main solo section midway through, followed by a series of shor...

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Thad Jones

With improvised solos for soprano sax (or piano) and trumpet, this medium-tempo swinger for capable players features plenty of soli writing for the sax section, a shout chorus for the whole band, and...

With improvised solos for soprano sax (or piano) and trumpet, this medium-tempo swinger for capable players features plenty of soli writing for the sax section, a shout chorus for the whole band, and...

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The Golden Age of Swing: Sheet Music by Kendor Music

Kendor Music: A Pioneer in Swing Literature

Kendor Music has been a cornerstone of swing and jazz publishing for decades, offering a catalog that is both historically significant and educationally sound. Their swing arrangements are famous for their balanced scoring and authentic phrasing, making them a favorite for jazz educators and band directors worldwide. By publishing works from legendary arrangers, Kendor ensures that the swing tradition is preserved while remaining accessible to modern performers. These charts provide the ideal foundation for mastering the nuances of articulation and time feel that are essential to the genre.

Selection for Solos and Ensembles

Our online shop features a comprehensive range of swing titles from Kendor Music, suitable for various instruments and group sizes. We offer selections that are perfect for beginners learning the basics of swing rhythm, alongside demanding repertoire for advanced ensembles. Kendor's publications often include helpful performance notes that guide musicians through the specific stylistic requirements of each piece. From solo instrumental books to full Big Band charts, our inventory has everything you need to build a diverse and exciting swing repertoire for your musical journey.

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