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Mark Taylor
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Eureka!
Commissioned by the Tennessee All-State Jazz Band, this exciting and well-crafted composition features a light and breezy samba style and some marvelous ensemble writing. A duet for alto and trumpet is featured on the head, as well as later in the chart for solos. Along the way are creatively designed background figures and a “shout” section that features the drums followed by a solid tutti ensemble statement.SKU: HL7011409 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Fantasy
One of the most dynamic hits from Earth, Wind & Fire, here is a great sounding arrangement creatively scored in a small group setting. Tenor and trombone are featured on the melody along with a funky baritone sax line. Also includes a solo for tenor sax. (Grade 4)SKU: HL7011746 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum
From Wayne Shorter’s influential 1964 album Speak No Evil, this jazz standard is transformed here for young bands by Mark Taylor. The relaxed swing feel and harmonies of the original are all retained, and solos for alto sax and trumpet are included.SKU: HL07013590 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
For Lena and Lennie
Here is a wonderful medium swing ballad based on the version Quincy Jones wrote for Count Basie, and also recorded on Quincy’s own album “Quintessence.” The saxes lead the way to start with, followed by lush, full ensemble writing throughout, plus a short trumpet solo. This very playable arrangement is a perfect “down” number for any contest or festival. (Cherry Lane Music)SKU: HL2501058 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Four
In the skilled hands of Mark Taylor, this medium uptempo jazz standard from Miles Davis works perfectly in this 6-horn format. Carefully using the combination of saxes and brass to full advantage, this one swings hard from start to finish. Includes solos for alto and guitar. (Grade 3)SKU: HL7011925 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Gertrude’s Bounce
This lesser-known Bud Powell composition features an upbeat melody and happy-go-lucky style that works great for jazz ensemble. Arranged here as a small group within a big band, it includes solos for tenor and trumpet. A marvelous, swingin’ chart!SKU: HL7011630 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Giant Steps
Here’s a fresh new take on a traditional jazz standard. The style is still uptempo swing, and the saxes maintain a fair share of the spotlight along with ensemble hits and solo spots for drums. However, there is a brief excursion into 5/4 and a few other meter surprises that help give this outstanding chart a contemporary edge.SKU: HL7011547 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
God Bless the U.S.A.(Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble)
A patriotic anthem for the ages, this contemporary ballad by Lee Greenwood has already established itself as a standard. Beautifully scored for a vocal soloist, this arrangement makes a powerful statement for singer and band alike.SKU: HL07500111 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
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, and there are solos for tenor and trombone in addition to solid writing for the entire ensemble. Very effective!SKU: HL7011652 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 5
Gorilla Man Blues
This swingin’ Basie-style shuffle starts out with a piano chorus followed by the saxes and finally a roaring brass section. Also featured are solos for tenor and trumpet and a fabulous shout chorus that starts quietly then builds to the end. Just hard-hitting swing as only Mark Taylor can deliver.SKU: HL7012980 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Here, There and Everywhere
Mark Taylor has crafted a unique version of this familiar hit originally recorded by the Beatles. After a gentle ballad-like intro, the style shifts to jazz waltz featuring a tenor sax soloist. Along the way there are sophisticated rhythmic stylings and a terrific shout chorus for the entire ensemble.SKU: HL7012301 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
How High the Moon
Using a wide variety of scoring styles, this great-sounding arrangement takes full advantage of the six-horn format. There is solo space for tenor and trumpet along with nicely scored full ensemble passages. A terrific rendition of this classic tune. (Grade 4)SKU: HL7011750 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
I Thought About You (Key: B-flat)
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 right background lines in just the right places.SKU: HL7012325 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
I’m Down With That!
Composed in an up-tempo swing style (but with attitude!), here’s a tour-de-force for the entire ensemble. Mark beautifully contrasts small ensemble scoring with full band passages, and provides solo opportunities for tenor sax and trumpet. A sax soli and shout chorus complete the package.SKU: HL7013156 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
I’m Getting Sentimental Over You
Long recognized as the signature song for the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Mark Taylor beautifully arranges it here for young jazz ensembles. Set in a slow Basie style swing, this chart features plenty of full ensemble scoring, modest brass ranges, a solo for trumpet, and a brief sax soli in double time feel.SKU: HL07013332 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
In a Sentimental Mood(Trumpet Feature)
Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble – Grade 3No one handles Ellington for younger ensembles better than Mark Taylor, and this well-crafted arrangement shows why. Although Mark uses a written trumpet solo on the bridge, the main theme is handled by the full ensemble playing primarily tutti rhythms. Included are solos for trumpet and tenor (written or ad lib.) then a brief double time swing section featuring the entire ensemble. We think the Duke himself would have liked this one.SKU: HL07010981 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
In Walked Bud
Written by jazz legend Thelonious Monk, In Walked Bud features a memorable melody and rollicking swing style sprinkled with unique “Monk-isms” that his music is known for. This terrific version for jazz ensemble features a front line of alto, tenor, bari, trumpet and guitar, alternating with passages for the full ensemble. Solos are included for trumpet and tenor sax. (Recorded by the Music For All High School Honor Jazz Band of America.)SKU: HL07013366
