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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
That Sunday That Summer (If I Had to Choose)(Solo Alto Sax Feature)
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4That Sunday That Summer (If I Had to Choose)(Solo Alto Sax Feature)
This wonderful tune from the early ’60s has become a standard recorded by countless artists over the years, most notably Nat King Cole. Mark’s setting as a solo feature for alto sax is in a smooth and lush ballad style, with a brief interlude in double time. Includes nice scoring and effective lines for the entire ensemble.SKU: HL7012011 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
That’s Life
Gordon Goodwin’s medium-slow treatment of this familiar standard swings hard right from the start! This expertly crafted chart features plenty of tutti ensemble writing, solo space for trumpet and piano, and a short but potent sax soli. Silky smooth!SKU: HL34909040 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)(Flugelhorn Feature)
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)(Flugelhorn Feature)
One of most iconic holiday tunes of all time, The Christmas Song is treated here in a masterfully constructed setting featuring a flugelhorn soloist. Set in a traditional ballad style, Mark’s arrangement features tasteful accompaniment figures, creative harmonies, and brief spots of double-time swing in the solo section.SKU: HL7012744 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
The Dance of Denial
Using an Afro-Cuban style alternating with an authentically notated cha-cha groove, composer Michael Philip Mossman adds a hint of Egyptian mystery (Dance of da Nile?) in creating this marvelous production number for today’s adventurous jazz ensemble. Includes solos for alto and trumpet, as well as space to feature Latin percussion and/or the drummer.SKU: HL7010901 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
The Duke
This jazz standard composed by Dave Brubeck came to prominence on the landmark 1957 Miles Davis/Gil Evans collaboration Miles Ahead. Mike Tomaro’s arrangement takes the composition in a somewhat different direction with a fully-notated Afro-Cuban groove. Solos are included for alto sax and trumpet.SKU: HL07013370 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
The Girl from Ipanema
Normally performed in a Latin style, Mark Taylor has created a marvelous setting of this popular standard as a medium swing shuffle! There’s nothing laid back about this as the full ensemble opens up in power mode, setting up the trombones for the first chorus. Solos are featured for tenor and trumpet, then an out chorus for the ensemble and a short sax soli. A fresh approach to a trusted favorite.SKU: HL7013120 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
The Incredibles
Mix the stylish spy music from the 1960s with a dose of cool jazz and you have a winning combination for jazz ensemble. From the latest Pixar hit movie, here is a high-energy and entertaining chart that captures the essense of the soundtrack.SKU: HL07011109 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
The Jive Samba
Recorded by the acclaimed Cannonball Adderley Quintet in the 1960s, Jive Samba became one of Nat Adderley’s best-known standards. Arranged here for little big band and in a moderate cha-cha style, this chart features a duet of trumpet and alto sax and later a creative shout chorus using mixed meters.SKU: HL7012694 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
The Lady Is a Tramp (Key: Bb)
Made popular recently thanks to a recording by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, this wonderful jazz standard from the ’30s has also been featured on the TV show Glee. This up-tempo swing chart can be used as a vocal solo, duet, or as a feature for tenor sax.SKU: HL7500135 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
The Man I Love
Using a sensuously slow Basie style, Mark has crafted a distinctive setting of this Gershwin standard that features the entire ensemble. Lush brass scoring on the “A” theme is contrasted with the saxes on the bridge, followed by a solo for trumpet and ending with a stunning ensemble shout chorus.SKU: HL07013694 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
The Raider Returns
Written in a driving Latin feel, this energetic original features biting melodies, edgy harmonies and even foot stomps and hand claps. Including a solo for tenor sax and plenty of powerful ensemble writing, this is certain to be an exciting addition to your repertoire.SKU: HL7011525 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
The Sweetest Sounds (Alto Sax Feature)
Although originally composed for the 1962 musical No Strings, this Richard Rodgers song has become a familiar standard often recorded by jazz artists. Beautifully arranged here as a solo vehicle for alto sax, Mark Taylor’s setting in a moderate samba groove features the soaring lyricism of the original melody along with plenty of spots for the full ensemble to shine as well.SKU: HL7012918 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Theme from “Family Guy”
From the brash, slightly irreverent, and wildly popular TV series “Family Guy,” here is the supercharged big band style theme adapted by Roger Holmes. The style is medium swing and it features an alto solo along with screaming ensemble hits.SKU: HL07011187 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
There Will Never Be Another You
Set in a medium swing style, this arrangement for small group opens with a duet of trumpet and baritone sax. The rest of the ensemble provides the accompaniment, then a tutti shout chorus follows the solo section. A marvelous setting of a familiar standard!SKU: HL7012407 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
There’s a Boat Dat’s Leavin’ Soon for New York from Porgy and Bess
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4There’s a Boat Dat’s Leavin’ Soon for New York from Porgy and Bess
One of the classic songs from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess! Stylistically based on the famous collaboration of Miles Davis and Gil Evans, this powerful arrangement by Mike Tomaro set in a medium swing style will show every section of your band at its best. Timeless!SKU: HL7012309 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
There’s Only So Much Oil in the Ground
Recorded by Tower of Power on their 1974 Urban Renewal album, this driving funk classic epitomizes the lasting appeal of this popular band. Mike Tomaro does a great job of adapting this for jazz ensemble, capturing the flavor of the original and adding a few fresh wrinkles. Includes open solo section for any instrument.SKU: HL7012103 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Thinking of Count
With a tip of the hat to the swing ballad stylings of Mr. Basie, here is a marvelous original from the pen of Steve Allee. With a beautiful sense of pacing and full band orchestrations, this chart makes it easy for your group to sound great! Also featured are a trumpet solo and tasty piano fills (naturally).SKU: HL7011346 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
This Is for Albert
Here’s a great tune from the creative mind of Wayne Shorter, recorded in 1962 by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Arranged in a medium swing style, Mark’s chart features a nice variety of textures plus solos for alto sax and trumpet.SKU: HL07013888 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Three Hip Mice
Ingeniously composed using just the 3-note motif from the nursery rhyme Three Blind Mice, jazz keyboard master Steve Allee brings us this impressive and unique fusion-style piece for mature groups. Weaving the melody from section to section over the top of a continuously churning rhythm section foundation, this chart is a great way to spice up your festival repertoire. Solos are handed out to alto sax and trumpet, but the chart can be opened up or adapted to accommodate any soloist. Dynamic and fresh!SKU: HL7012345