SKU: AP.33323S

UPC: 038081380568. English.

Jazz Hero is a level 1 Jazz Beginnings series piece designed for very beginning jazz ensembles using limited ranges and rhythms. Instrumentation includes 2 alto saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, piano, bass, and drumset. This is playable by a reduced instrumentation which include 2 saxophones, 1 trumpet,1 trombone, piano, bass, and drumset. Optional parts call for 2 flutes, 2 B-flat clarinets, a baritone saxophone, a tuba, a horn in F, baritone T.C./ tenor sax, and guitar. Solos are written out with chord changes and the rhythm section parts are fully notated with guitar chord frames.

SKU: KN.63790

UPC: 822795637908.

Based on the chord changes to Stella By Starlight by Victor Young, this swinging chart is a workout for the full ensemble. Written for beginning groups, everyone gets a turn at the melody, and there are several interesting changes in feel that will keep the rhythm section engaged and on their toes. Brass ranges are accessible with trumpet up to E5 and F4 for trombone. Rhythm section parts provide the drummer with a solid concept of what to play, and notated piano voicings and bass lines are provided. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 3:15.

SKU: KN.63770

UPC: 822795637700.

This Latin rock original for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Song For My Father by Horace Silver. The brass ranges are very accessible with trumpet up to G5, and F4 for trombone. Rhythm section parts provide the drummer with a great concept of what to play, and notated piano voicings and bass lines are provided. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 4:35.

SKU: KN.63010

UPC: 822795630107.

We welcome Ryan Erik Adamsons to the Kendor family of writers with this swing original based on the chord changes to Autumn Leaves. Written for beginning groups, the solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players and includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes, along with a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. The brass ranges are very accessible, with trumpet up to F5 and Db4 for trombone. Rhythm section parts provide the drummer with a great concept of what to play, and notated piano voicings and bass lines are provided. Duration 3:05.

SKU: KN.KEN60275S

UPC: 822795602753.

This bright swing original for developing groups is perfect for concert or festival performance. With adequate rests for brass players, the trumpet range is G5 and trombone F4. Chord changes are appropriate for this level and the written or ad lib solo section is open with solo sheets provided in all keys. Rhythm section parts provide the drummer with a great concept of what to play, and notated piano voicings and bass lines are provided. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 2:10.

SKU: KN.63122

UPC: 822795631227.

Based on the chord changes to I Got Rhythm by George Gershwin, this bright swing chart was written especially for beginning groups. Brass ranges are accessible with trumpet up to Eb5 and D4 for trombone. Rhythm section parts provide the drummer with a solid concept of what to play, and notated piano voicings and bass lines are provided. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 1:55. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: KN.63770S

UPC: 822795637700.

This Latin rock original for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Song For My Father by Horace Silver. The brass ranges are very accessible with trumpet up to G5, and F4 for trombone. Rhythm section parts provide the drummer with a great concept of what to play, and notated piano voicings and bass lines are provided. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 4:35.

SKU: KN.KEN60275

UPC: 822795602753.

This bright swing original for developing groups is perfect for concert or festival performance. With adequate rests for brass players, the trumpet range is G5 and trombone F4. Chord changes are appropriate for this level and the written or ad lib solo section is open with solo sheets provided in all keys. Rhythm section parts provide the drummer with a great concept of what to play, and notated piano voicings and bass lines are provided. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 2:10.

SKU: LO.60-1275H

UPC: 000308104660.

Here is a great way to introduce the Brazilian bossa nova to even your youngest players. Lots of tutti ensemble rhythms with limited syncopation and well-crafted rhythm section parts will help you get this piece performance ready quickly. There is an eight-measure solo written for any saxophone, but since the changes only require soloists to know one pentatonic scale, you might want to feature some other players as well. The music in this series may be performed with one alto saxophone, one tenor saxophone (optional alto 2), one trumpet, one trombone, piano, bass and drums. Each set includes parts for 2 alto saxophones, 2 alto sax 2 (optional substitute for tenor saxophone), 2 tenor saxophones, 1 baritone saxophone, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 2 flutes, 2 clarinets, 1 horn, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Each piece also comes with a CD featuring a full recording and a practice track for your soloists.

SKU: KN.60625S

UPC: 822795606256.

This chart for developing groups is an even-8th-note moderate rock chart with an on-the-beat feel in the melody. Written or ad lib solos are offered for sax, trumpet and trombone, and a detailed note-grouping analysis is provided so that all players think in terms of the same sub-phrases to achieve an expressive performance. Each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson. Duration 3:00.