Mark Taylor's arrangement of this classic early composition from Chick Corea starts with the saxes playing the rubato opening followed by a moderate tempo Latin/rock groove. The main theme is stated first by a front line of alto tenor and trumpet before the entire ensemble gets into the act. Solos are included for trumpet and piano.

Sounding full and richly varied here is a great 6-horn chart on the timeless Kenny Dorham standard. The melody is first stated by a trio of trumpet tenor and guitar followed by the full ensemble then solo section for trumpetand tenor. (Grade 4)

This classic Mingus composition is meant to be performed with a sense of an 'anger' or sarcasm and definitely projects an edginess. The bari sax and bass bone will have fun with the opening and there is plenty for the rest of the ensemble to get excited about as well in this medium swing romp.

with Alto Sax Feature. Par STRAYHORN BILLY / TAYLOR MARK. 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. / Date parution : 2022-11-29/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Treated here as a jazz waltz this popular tune from The Sound of Music features a relaxed and easy-flowing swing style. The melody is passed from section to section and there are short solos for trumpet and tenor.

Here is a hip-sounding modal chacha that combines the classic Latin rhythm with sophisticated modern jazz sounds. With crafty ensemble lines solos for tenor and trumpet and carefully notated rhythm section parts this will be a great addition to any band's library!

Using an Afro-Cuban style alternating with an authentically notated cha-cha groove composer Michael Philip Mossman adds a hint of Egyptian mystery (Dance of da Nile?) in creating this marvelous production number for today'sadventurous jazz ensemble. Includes solos for alto and trumpet as well as space to feature Latin percussion and/or the drummer.

Par BRUBECK DAVE. This jazz standard composed by Dave Brubeck came to notoriety on the landmark 1957 Miles Davis/Gil Evans collaboration Miles Ahead. This arrangement takes the composition in a somewhat different direction with a fully-notated Afro-Cuban groove. Solos are included for alto sax and trumpet. / Date parution : 2022-09-07/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

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 thebridge 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 thinkthe Duke himself would have liked this one.

At the peak of the big band era saxophonist composer and bandleader Charlie Barnet recorded his famous version of Cherokee followed shortly by this second big hit. Treated here in a samba style Skyliner featuresthe saxes playing thesmooth melody accompanied by a unison brass counterline. There is solo space for tenor sax and trumpet followed by a sax soli and shout chorus for the full ensemble.

Soprano Sax Feature-Mancini's classic theme is treated here in a moderate bossa style as solo vehicle for soprano sax (optional alto). Timeless melodies lush harmonies and a unison line feature for the entire ensemble all combine to create a standout arrangement.

Professional Editions – Grade 5Few big band standards have a recognizable hook as strong as this time–tested Woody Herman theme song. Here's the authentic edition opening with the famous ensemble riff followedby a parade of soloists. The full ensemble closes it out with the trademark half-step modulations. The swing era at its best!

John Lewis (composer pianist and founder of the acclaimed Modern Jazz Quartet) penned Afternoon in Paris in the '50s and it has remained a jazz standard ever since. This nicely crafted version for younger bands opens with a small group on the head and drums on brushes. Solos for trumpet and tenor follow along with full ensemble statements.

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 aswell 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.

Perhaps one of the Beatles' lesser known tunes Blackbird remains one of their most creative and memorable. Mike Tomaro's smooth setting uses a blend of light funk along with a brief samba section to create a truly outstanding effect. The theme is stated simply in the beginning on trumpet followed by an array of orchestrational textures and harmonies.