SKU: KN.52470
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 many of Thad's other charts. Solos for piano and/or guitar precede the full-ensemble climax followed by a quiet finish. Duration 4:15.
SKU: KN.52945
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 for trumpet and/or soprano (or alto) sax. A rubato intro and ending, both featuring solo piano, give the chart a strong sense of form and symmetry. Duration 4:00.
SKU: KN.52024
As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album Kogun, it features trombone or flugelhorn. Duration ca. 5:40.
SKU: KN.52425
Exactly as recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on their classic RCA album, Tales Of A Courtesan, this solo feature for trombone or flugelhorn also includes an improvised flute obbligato and solo room for alto sax. The slow bossa ballad style just naturally enhances the warm, expressive character of this beautiful showpiece for capable groups. Duration 4:00.
SKU: KN.61495
UPC: 822795614954.
Written in memory of Michael Jackson, The King Of Pop, this driving funk original built on a minor motive embodies many of the elements of great big band writing while capturing the spirit and style of Jackson's music. Featuring sophisticated harmonies, a memorable melody, and a catchy groove laid down by bass, baritone sax and bass trombone, soloists include trumpet and tenor sax. This is one of those special charts that's playable by advancing groups, yet has enough substance for more proficient groups, too. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. Duration 6:45.
SKU: KN.52875
Solo space is reserved for soprano sax and flugelhorn in this lyrical ECM-ish kind of chart. Legato phrasing should prevail, and paying attention to good blend and balance will pay big dividends. Duration ca. 7:45.
SKU: KN.52177
As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the Blue Note album of the same name, this lyrical showcase for flugelhorn and piano soloists also features impressive full-band and sax soli passages. Contrasts between open and muted brasses also make a memorable contribution to the emotional landscape. Duration 5:08.
SKU: KN.52745
Recorded in 1998 by the Monday Night Big Band on their Thanks To Thad album, this is Part 3 of Thad's larger Return Journey Suite. It features lots of powerful writing for the full ensemble and abundant solo opportunities -- an open solo section for alto, tenor, trumpet and/or trombone, and piano and/or guitar. After a loud shout, a series of short drum solos lead to a strong finish. Duration 5:30.
SKU: KN.62310
UPC: 822795623109.
Kendor continues its tradition of publishing accessible charts that have integrity and style with this cleverly titled original for advancing groups. Set in a warm, contemporary feel, this straight eighth ballad features the pianist on written figures and a flugelhorn soloist that improvises over lush chord changes. Voicings are clearly notated for the pianist and bass lines are provided to assist student players. This piece should be approached like a wind chorale with bucket-muted brass playing smooth legato articulations. Strategically placed dynamic contrasts add to the appeal of this innovative work. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:50.
SKU: CL.SCM-1085-00
This one starts with a slow unison sax melody leading to a full sax soli restatement of the main theme. A change to Double Time leads to the tenor sax and trumpet solos, followed by a bass solo. A soft ensemble chorus leads to a chorus and a half in classic shout chorus style. Written suggested solos provided. Includes an optional flute part. Written ranges: Trp. 1 ( Bb) , Trb. (Gb) , Alto (C).
SKU: CL.SCM-1085-01
