Mark Taylor
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Samba Ti Kaye
Jazz Ensemble Library – Grade 4This medium tempo samba features a quartet of alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone on the melody along with clever counterlines from the rest of the ensemble. A recurring unison bass line riff holds it all together amid a solo section for alto and trumpet, then a drum/percussion feature section. The tutti ensemble chorus starts soft then builds gradually to a roar before returning to the head.SKU: HL07011019 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Saving All My Love for You
Here is a beautifully scored version of Whitney Houston’s popular ballad from 1985, her first recording to reach #1 on the pop charts. Mark passes the melody around to different sections, but the style is always smooth and silky! Includes solo for tenor sax.SKU: HL7011949 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Septaurian Funkfest
Nobody does contemporary funk like Mark Taylor, and this great-sounding chart gives every section a chance to shine. Built over a recurring bass line, the catchy sax melody is accompanied by riffs from the brass. A solo for tenor sax is also featured along with brief drum breaks and a solid shout for the entire ensemble.SKU: HL07014018 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Seven’s the One
Featuring a distinctive up-beat groove in 7/4 throughout (3+4), Mark’s inventive original is a fabulous duet feature for trumpet and tenor sax. In between the duet statements and solos are full ensemble passages adding a nice variety and pacing to this creative piece.SKU: HL07013606 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Shining Star
Made famous by Earth, Wind & Fire, this may be one of the funkiest grooves ever recorded. Deceptively simple sounding, this medium tempo chart displays a level of sophistication suited for any festival while providing a rhythmic foundation to really rock the stage!SKU: HL07010903 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Sidewinder
One of the early soulful rock tunes, Lee Morgan’s Sidewinder features a distinctive groove and funky riff-like phrases. In this arrangement for Little Big Band, a trio of trumpet, tenor and guitar state the head in the beginning joined later by the rest of the ensemble. Solos are included for trumpet, tenor and drums.SKU: HL7011919 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Six P.M.
The laid-back style of David Benoit is apparent in this Jobim-esque composition from his 2006 CD “Full Circle.” Mark’s version features smooth harmonies and flowing lines in an excellent adaptation for jazz ensemble that is suitable either for festivals or casual concerts. (Boosey & Hawkes)SKU: HL48019475 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Skyliner
At the peak of the big band era, saxophonist, composer and bandleader Charlie Barnet recorded his famous version of Cherokee followed shortly by this second big hit. Treated here in a samba style, Skyliner features the saxes playing the smooth melody accompanied by a unison brass counterline. There is solo space for tenor sax and trumpet, followed by a sax soli and shout chorus for the full ensemble.SKU: HL7012297 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Softly as in a Morning Sunrise(Solo Alto Sax Feature)
From the rarely remembered 1928 operetta The New Moon, this lovely tune has gone on to become a standard favored by many jazz artists. Set in a light samba groove, here is a terrific arrangement featuring solo alto sax. The solo is contrasted beautifully with ensemble interludes and backgrounds, plus a short unison tutti feature.SKU: HL7012069 -
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