Mark Taylor
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
C-Jam Blues
Here is a creative new take on the Duke Ellington favorite, set in a New Orleans “street beat” style. A piano introduction sets up the groove, then a small group takes the initial statement of the theme. The rest of the ensemble enters with a counter line before the full ensemble launches the solo section, which is designed to feature any number of soloists. Unique and effective!SKU: HL7012113 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Celia
Using a combination of hip-hop and uptempo swing, here’s a marvelous take on Bud Powell’s bebop classic. A front line of alto, tenor and trumpet are featured off the top followed by an extended soli for the entire trumpet section. Solo space is provided for tenor sax, then a sax soli and ensemble shout round things out in this impressive chart!SKU: HL7012858 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Charade (Solo Trombone Feature)
Feature your trombone soloist on this unique samba setting of Henry Mancini’s popular standard! The soloist is alternated with flowing accompaniment passages, and later an ensemble shout that starts out in a full band unison. Moderate ranges and technical demands will allow you to focus on the style and feel of this marvelous arrangement.SKU: HL7011917 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Cheek to Cheek (Key: Ab)(Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble Series)
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5Cheek to Cheek (Key: Ab)(Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble Series)
Originally composed for the 1935 movie Top Hat starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, this classic has remained a jazz favorite ever since. Arranged in a very comfortable key for female vocalists, this swinging chart also has a marvelous feature section for the full ensemble.SKU: HL07013942 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Chelsea Bridge(with Alto Sax Feature)
Composed by the legendary Billy Strayhorn, this is truly one of the masterpieces of jazz. Mark Taylor has beautifully crafted a feature for alto sax using a variety of styles and settings. Basically scored as a ballad, there is a jazz waltz section in the middle. This is followed by a powerful slow swing ensemble shout before returning to the soloist to finish out the chart in the original ballad style. Recorded by The Taylor/Fidyk Big Band on “A Perfect Match.”SKU: HL07013880 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Children of the Night
Recorded by Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers on the classic 1961 album Mosaic, this jazz standard shows the harmonically mature writing style of Wayne Shorter along with an intense hard bop energy. Mark’s uptempo swing chart opens with a small group on the head with accompaniment figures from the rest of the ensemble. A tenor sax solo is featured followed by solo space for drums.SKU: HL7011644 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Christmas Is Coming
Originally heard in the landmark 1965 TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas, the music composed and recorded by Vince Guaraldi has taken on a life of its own. Christmas Is Coming is a lighthearted, yet driving composition in the recognizable “Guaraldi” style. Great choice for the holiday season!SKU: HL7013174 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Christmas Time Is Here
Although written for the Charlie Brown TV Christmas special in 1965, Christmas Time Is Here has gone on to become a popular modern day holiday standard. Here’s a beautiful setting by Mark Taylor that features creative scoring and harmonies, giving it a more sophisticated sound than its easy level would indicate.SKU: HL7012986 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Come On, Come Over
This funk classic from Jaco Pastorius naturally features a prominent role for the bass player. Skillfully arranged for full jazz ensemble, the back and forth riffs are traded between smaller groups within the band. Also featured is a solo for alto sax along with plenty of hard-hitting figures for the brass.SKU: HL7012557 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Conception
Featuring a quartet of alto, trumpet, guitar and vibes at the top, Mark’s stellar treatment of this George Shearing classic swings hard from beginning to end. The intricate bebop lines are skillfully woven throughout, and there are solo spots for trumpet and alto. Also included is an unaccompanied brass statement and ample opportunities for the saxes to shine.SKU: HL7012491 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Cool (from West Side Story)
From one of the most famous musicals of all time, here is the swingin’ and aptly titled “Cool.” Mark’s version for young players remains true to the original but adds a touch of contemporary flair with the melody passed from section to section and solo space for trumpet. Timeless!SKU: HL450147 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Cotton Tail
Here is the classic Ellington swinger in a fabulous version for younger players. The drive and excitement of the original is still there as Mark starts out with a small combo of 2 tenors and 2 trombones, then gets the full band involved. Includes solos for alto and/or trombone and also for trumpet and/or piano. This chart will sound great with any band!SKU: HL7010802 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Cotton Tail
Here’s one of Duke Ellington’s iconic tunes in a swingin’ chart scored for the little big band format. Mark really gets the most out of just the six horn parts in this great sounding chart! Solo space is included for trombone and alto sax, and then later for piano and trumpet.SKU: HL7012964 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Dat Dere
Penned by Bobby Timmons and recorded by a number of jazz artists over the years, Dat Dere is a great example of “soul jazz” of the early ’60s. This arrangement for small band features alto sax and trumpet on the head, a section for open solos, and a short ensemble shout at the end.SKU: HL7012962 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
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, this one can’t be beat!SKU: HL7012195 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Doxy
A jazz standard from the legendary Sonny Rollins, “Doxy” is arranged here in a very playable and appealing swing setting for little big band. Tenor sax, baritone sax and trombone take the lead in the beginning and an open solo section for any instrument adds to the chart’s flexibility.SKU: HL7011839 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Dreamsville
What a neat idea to turn this Henry Mancini classic into a medium samba groove! Your lead trombonist receives some well-deserved feature time and is joined briefly by the entire bone section. The ensemble “shout” chorus begins with an ingenious unison line played softly to start, before turning things back over to the trombone solo. Nicely done!SKU: HL7011523 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Dusk to Dawn (Solo Alto Sax Feature)
In sort of a throwback style of slow funk, here is a skillfully composed vehicle for solo alto sax. Rich harmonies and an infectious groove help set the stage. And with careful pacing and tight ensemble figures, this makes an appealing change of pace for any concert or festival.SKU: HL7011921 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Early Afternoon Blues
Recorded by Chick Corea and Origin on the CD “Change,” Chick pays tribute to the hard bop era (and Miles Davis in particular) with this modal medium tempo blues. Mark Taylor’s version for young players starts with a small group playing the head before the saxes take over on the second chorus. Including solo space for piano and also a flexible solo section with written samples for all players, this well-written chart will make any band sound polished. (Boosey & Hawkes)SKU: HL48019477 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Ernie’s Romp
Here is a great-sounding chart for featuring a tenor sax and guitar duet (or just tenor sax). Utilizing a medium shuffle grove, this smooth chart also features a dialog between a small group and the full ensemble. The solo section (trumpet, then tenor sax) alternates between a half-time groove and straight ahead swing. Topped off with the powerful shout chorus for the full band!SKU: HL07013464
