Mark Taylor
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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
