Mark Taylor
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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 -
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
