Mark Taylor
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Pak #36 (Henry Mancini)
The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The flexible instrumentation provides many options for covering the parts; the arrangements are absolutely top notch; and at $45.00 for four standards you will never find a better value.Instrumentation:- Line 1 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax, Trumpet, Soprano Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Vibes- Line 2 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Soprano Sax, Clarinet, Trombone- Line 3: Bari Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, TrombonePak #36 includes: Mr. Lucky, Moon River, Peter Gunn, and The Pink Panther. You can hear a full recording on the product page at www.halleonard.com.
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Parisian Thoroughfare
Based on the classic version recorded by Clifford Brown, this chart opens with a frantic “traffic jam” effect before settling into a more relaxed uptempo swing style. The melody is first stated by a combo of tenor, trumpet, guitar and vibes, joined later by the saxes and ultimately the entire ensemble. A distinctive tutti spot (minus rhythmic section) helps set up the solo section. A terrific show piece for every section of the band.SKU: HL7012696 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Perdido
One of the favorites performed by the Duke Ellington orchestra, Perdido is a happy and upbeat riff tune set in a swing style. This great sounding chart in the 6-horn format features variety in scoring, an open solo section, and a terrific shout chorus for the entire ensemble.SKU: HL07013358 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Portrait of Winnette(Flugelhorn Feature)
Composed in a light Bossa style, this is a great sounding feature for flugelhorn. Utilizing a wealth of orchestration colors in the accompaniment and a comfortable medium tempo, this is a terrific choice as a mellow moment for contest or festival.SKU: HL7011734 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Reunion Blues
This jazz standard was composed by legendary vibraphonist Milt Jackson and recorded notably by Milt with Oscar Peterson on the album of the same name. Opening with the theme played by a small group of tenor, trumpet, guitar, and vibes, this great-sounding chart is set in a medium tempo swing style and features terrific scoring for the entire ensemble. With the blues format, this is a perfect vehicle for multiple soloists.SKU: HL7012990 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Road Song
Composed by jazz legend Wes Montgomery, here is a moderate Latin treatment of this popular standard that features a tuneful melody over great changes. A “call and response” style is used throughout, first with smaller group scoring and later the entire ensemble. Solos are included for trumpet and tenor sax.SKU: HL07013312 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Route 66 (Key: F)(Vocal Solo or Tenor Sax Feature)
Composed in 1946 and recorded by countless artists over the years, here’s a jazz standard that never goes out of style! Mark’s medium tempo chart features a shuffle groove and feature spots for the band trading phrases with a solo trumpet. Fun for the singer and band alike. (for vocal solo or tenor sax)SKU: HL7012756 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Sack of Woe
Recorded originally by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet, here’s a classic jazz tune that works great for young ensembles. Arranged here in an attractive shuffle funk style, there’s a nice balance between a small group flavor and riffs scored for the entire band. Solos are provided for alto sax and trumpet.SKU: HL7012688 -
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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