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  A dramatic setting of three American songs.
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There have been many requests for a stand alone version of Kenton's theme song. New updated 2019 format!
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Exactly as recorded on the View From the Side CD, this wonderful chart was written for Pete Christlieb to be featured on tenor saxophone.
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This was the first of many "time charts" that Hank wrote for the Kenton Band.
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Fully done in Finale notation! Exactly as recorded on the CD "Stan Kenton Plays Chicago" (5-5-5-3)
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From the pen of one of the best composers in the jazz field.
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Bob Curnow takes you on a
sensational journey through 6/4 and 12/8 time with this new original
composition. If you are a fan of “The First Circle”, or “Minuano” and are looking for
something similar, this chart will fill that void with conviction. It is full of exciting contrapuntal lines and
alluring dynamic contrast. It provides
solo space for tenor, trumpet and drums.
This piece is sure to become a modern classic that you will want to have
in your library. (5-5-5-4)
Listen to the 8-brass version here: (SMP-1270) Dance of Life (8 brass) - Bob Curnow (Score)
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Bob Curnow takes you on a
sensational journey through 6/4 and 12/8 time with this new original
composition.
If you are a fan of “The First Circle”, or “Minuano” and are looking for
something similar, this chart will fill that void with conviction. It is full of exciting contrapuntal lines and
alluring dynamic contrast. It provides
solo space for tenor, trumpet and drums.
This piece is sure to become a modern classic that you will want to have
in your library. (5-4-4-4)
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Hank contributed so much to the Kenton book in the '70's, and this chart is one of the best of the bunch.
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Fred Sturm brings us another fresh, innovative arrangement.
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A monumental piece of big band jazz.
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Rich DeRosa wrote this magnificent piece as a tribute to Bob Curnow. The piece moves from a celebratory feast of sound into a contemporary fusion feel, a guitar solo, more wonderful ensemble writing and ends with an amazing splash of the best big band writing you’ll find anywhere, anytime. 5-5-5-4.
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One of the great pieces written for the Los Angeles Neophonic Orchestra, founded and conducted by Stan Kenton. Exciting and challenging music.
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Bob Curnow has created a marvelous modal piece that opens with a fanfare in 6/8 and then moves into a lilting 3-4 swing tempo.
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This chart is a blast! It is one of the more popular charts from Maynard's Birdland Dream Band.
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This was one of the early charts of Hank's recorded by Kenton.
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Master arranger/composer Don Sebesky has composed a new suite, built on .
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As commissioned (and recorded) by the SWR Big Band of Stuttgart, Germany, this terrific collection of Kenton tunes contains Artistry In Rhythm, Eager Beaver, Sunset Tower, Intermission Riff, Concerto To End All Concertos, Interlude, Dynaflow and Loce For Sale.
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If you're looking for something very different for a jazz history concert, this is it! Graettinger was a Third Stream composer in jazz long before the term was invented.
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This amazing work was commissioned by the I.
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Finally, Slide Hampton's incredible music is in print.
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Hank Levy wrote this wonderful 5/4 chart in the early '70's (1973), and it was recorded on the "Birthday in Britain" CD.
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A high-energy, quick-paced jazz piece featuring a trio of trumpet, alto and tenor with optional solos on each part.
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Based on a traditional Native American song, Fred Sturm has created a truly amazing masterpiece capturing the beauty of the melody with the intricacies and creativity of a big band.
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Of all the pieces Hank wrote for the Stan Kenton Orchestra, this is arguably the best one.
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The Stan Kenton Orchestra was always ahead of its time! This chart was recorded on the Stan Kenton Plays Chicago CD ( available from Sierra Music).
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The chart everyone has been waiting for!! Eight minutes of amazing, dynamic, exciting sounds! This arrangement was commissioned and recorded by the SWR Big Band of Stuttgart, Germany.
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A samba in 7/4 .
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This is a magnificent, three-movement work which, when written, redefined big band scoring.
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As recorded on the Lab 2011 CD by the North Texas One O'clock Lab Band, this is one of Neil Slaters newest compositions.
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There have been SO many requests for the ORIGINAL arrangement as recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra, that Curnow has made it available for the first time.
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Live at Brigham Young University was the CD on which this chart was recorded.
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This was written for the Danish Radio Big Band.
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As recorded on "Tonight Show Band, Vol.
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This chart is a sensational version of the old standard, all dressed up with a new look only Holman could create.
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Celebrating 45 years of Sierra Music! Based on a traditional Bulgarian folk song, this extensive work (in the same vein as The First Circle) is guaranteed to get your band and your audiences excited.
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This is a new edition (Finale computer notation) of this wonderful composition.
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Neil Slater has created a marvelous composition.
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This chart is from the I REMEMBER BILL - a tribute to Bill Evans CD arranged and conducted by Don Sebesky! All of these incredible pieces require a mature band, soloists and woodwind doublers.
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There are quite a few charts in the Kenton Library that stand out because of their extreme originality.
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