Mark Taylor uses a mix of small group playing contrasted with full ensemble passages in this early composition from jazz master Wayne Shorter. After a solo section featuring alto sax then trombone a sax soli leads to a short yet powerful tutti ensemble shout.
Composée l?origine pour le film de 1963 The Pink Panther, cette célèbre mélodie connait un regain d?enthousiasme gr ce la version énergétique de samba enregistrée par Michael Bublé. L?arrangement de Mark Taylor pour little big band contient plein de variété en orchestration et rythme. / Partitions classique / Ensemble et orchestre / Ensemble vents / HAL LEONARD
It doesn't get any funkier than this! James Brown and one of his trademark tunes are a perfect match for Mark Taylor and this outstanding version for jazz ensemble. Features hot writing for the brass and a funky rhythm section groove.
Mark Taylor the master of samba has transformed this Chuck Mangione tune into one of the hottest charts of the year! As the rhythm section lays down a tasty vamp throughout your flugelhorn player gets the chance to cut loose.
Composed by jazz legend Joe Henderson this uptempo burner from Mark Taylor features a mesmerizing groove and masterful scoring. Opening with a trio of tenor guitar and vibes layers of sound are gradually added to create a powerhouse effect. Includes solo space for tenor and feature spots for the brass section and saxes. (Recorded by the University of North Texas 2:00 Lab Band - Jay Saunders di…
If you're looking for a flagwaver that'll set the audience on the edge of their seats look no further! Mark Taylor pulls out all the stops with a chart that's full of great counterpoint powerful ensemble work and independentcombo settings within the full ensemble context. Includes solos for alto sax and trumpet.
Young Jazz Ensemble – Grade 3Beatles songs often work well in surprising settings. Mark Taylor takes this Lennon and McCartney favorite and transforms it into a swingin' jazz waltz! After a short unison riff sets upthe style the tenor soloist takes over. The brass handle the bridge followed by a written or ad lib. solo for tenor and a marvelous chorus for the full ensemble. Unique and effec…
The trombones take the spotlight in this medium blues swing chart from Mark Taylor. There are short written or ad lib solos for each trombone player and there is a nice ensemble shout chorus for the full band.
One of the trademark tunes from the Duke Ellington library this familiar jazz classic is solidly scored for young players in this terrific arrangement by Mark Taylor. When it comes to playable charts in a medium swing style thisone cant be beat!
Here's the classic funk tune from Earth Wind & Fire in a terrific arrangement for big band by Mark Taylor. This one includes all your favorite signature horn riffs as well as a solo for tenor sax.
Who would have thought to transform this Stevie Wonder hit into a swinging jazz waltz? That's exactly what master arranger Mark Taylor has come up with as he uses this creative setting to feature an alto sax soloist and inventive ensemble lines.
We all have our iPhones iPads and iPods and now thanks to Mark Taylor we have iBop! This medium tempo swing tune is bop-ish in attitude and features a catchy riff-based melody stated first by the saxes. A flexible solo section allows for plenty of options and the chart wraps up with a complete chorus beautifully crafted for the full ensemble.
Here is a swingin' blues from Oscar Pettiford that has been a favorite with jazzers for years. Along with superbly scored ensemble sections Mark Taylor's chart also features solos for tenor and trombone. You'll have fun with this one!
Jazz legend Sonny Rollins has given us so many fabulous jazz standards over the years. Mark Taylor has adapted one of Sonny's best tunes in this medium tempo chart for younger bands.
Composée à l?origine pour le film de 1963 The Pink Panther cette célèbre mélodie connait un regain d?enthousiasme grâce à la version énergétique de samba enregistrée par Michael Bublé. L?arrangement de Mark Taylor pour little big band contient plein de variété en orchestration et rythme.
This tuneful ballad from 1939 has remained popular through the years and is a particular favorite among jazz musicians. Beautifully set for vocalist and jazz ensemble in a medium swing style Mark Taylor places just the rightbackground lines in justthe right places.
Miles Davis left a legacy of innovative playing and enduring compositions. Here is one of his best tunes in a swinging medium up-tempo arrangement for young bands by Mark Taylor.
Here's Dizzy Gillespie's classic in an outstanding Latin setting for full jazz ensemble by Mark Taylor. Just what you would expect from a quality arranger working with a quality tune this smokin' chart delivers the goods!
Here is one of those standards that continues to sound fresh every time it's played. This nice and easy swing version by Mark Taylor is written in a Basie style and features wonderful ensemble scoring solos for alto and trumpet and a short sax soli.
Slappin' poppin' funk recorded by jazz fusion saxophonist David Sanborn! Mark Taylor has done a great job of capturing this distinctive sound in this churning chart.
This intriguing Herbie Hancock classic is ideal for younger groups in Mark Taylor's solid treatment with a versatile modal solo section that is great for first attempts at improvisation.
Grade 2 There is no better style for young players to emulate than that of the Count Basie Orchestra. This famous swing tune is nicely arranged here by Mark Taylor in a very playable version that still sounds authentic. Dur: 2:35
The unlikely treatment in a swing style sets this arrangement apart as Mark Taylor takes Elton John's familiar hit in a completely new direction. The style alternates between a ?2? feel and straight ahead swing andthere are solos for tenor and trombone in addition to solid writing for the entire ensemble. Very effective!
Here's the classic funk tune from Earth Wind & Fire in a terrific arrangement for big band by Mark Taylor. This one includes all your favourite signature horn riffs as well as a solo for tenor sax.
