Partituras de Swing de Kendor Music: El Ritmo que no se Detiene

This medium swing chart for developing groups by Miami-based writer Mike Lewis is the perfect chart for tightening up your band's concept of ensemble skills, particularly blend and phrasing. Both teno...

Kendor continues its tradition of publishing accessible jazz charts that have integrity and style with this Les Sabina offering. The title of this swing original refers to the confidence-building bloc...

Why not add this terrific tenor sax feature to your next program? Notated rhythms, abundant articulation and dynamic markings, and the written or ad lib tenor solo are highlights in this medium fast s...

Set in a moderate swing style, this solidly scored original by film composer Lennie Niehaus is a welcome addition to developing jazz ensemble literature. A strong introduction sets up the melody, whic...

Here's a relaxed swing tune for developing groups that features solos by the lead alto sax and trumpet players. Some nice melodic statements from the pianist are also included. This well-scored origin...

This engaging, straight-ahead swinger for developing groups is dedicated to two tenor saxophone giants: Stanley Turrentine, whose biggest hit was Sugar, and John Coltrane, affectionately known as Tran...

Here's a great moderate swing style feature for developing sax soloists. The soloist may improvise or perform the suggested solos, and interludes and a shout chorus gives the soloist sufficient rest....

Here's a great Art Blakey style swing chart that features a quartet within the big band. Showcase your 1st Alto Saxophone, 2nd Trumpet, and 2nd Trombone on this accessible, yet grooving original for a...

As with all Mike Lewis charts, the ensemble writing is full and satisfying, while providing adequate opportunities for advancing groups to hone their skills. This one contains a brief (16 bar) piano s...

Commissioned by the 2006 First Jazz Ensemble at the Melbourne Youth Summer Music School in Australia, this accessible swing chart for advancing groups will make a great addition to your library. It fe...

Why not give your saxophone section some time in the spotlight with this moderate swing original from former Stan Kenton saxophonist/arranger Lennie Niehaus? Unison melodies, harmonized solis, and an...

As the title suggests, this engaging original has a gospel-inspired melody and chord changes. The saxophone section shares the limelight with trumpet and tenor saxophone soloists. The saxophones are r...

Written in the style of Frank Foster's classic chart for Count Basie, Shiny Stockings, this laid back swing work for advancing groups features dense brass writing, a nice saxophone soli, and solos for...

Since jazz music first evolved as an art form, improvisation has been the element that distinguishes it from most other musical genres. In this straight-ahead, moderate swing excursion for advancing g...

Continuing his contributions to educational jazz repertoire, professional composer/arranger Mike Lewis has penned this relaxed swing original for advancing groups. A great vehicle for teaching blend,...

Don't pass up this great composition for advancing groups that contains an abundance of engaging material. Utilizing modal chords, the solo section for trumpet and tenor sax can be improvised or playe...

As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the album Swing Out (MCG Jazz), this loose swing original is a perfect programming choice for proficient groups. Based on the C Ionian mode, the composer use...

This original jazz tune utilizes a variety of devices to add interest. Unison melodies, tutti sections, sax solis, and an open chorus for solos are features of this worthwhile chart for proficient gro...

This title track from Bob's Swing Out recording for MCG is just as its name implies -- a medium up-tempo swing chart for proficient groups with a slowed-down bass line that creates a multi-tiered time...

Named after the location of a 1930's jazz and blues club near Birmingham, Alabama, and popularized by a bestselling Glenn Miller record in 1939, this great favorite of the swing era adapts very well t...