Featuring a lineup of top notch jazz artists and a sizzling recording here is a terrific collection of originals and arrangements from teh pen of one of today's preeminent big band writers - Mark Taylor. Includes: Sambi Ti Kaye Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Blue Monk Love Matters the Most All the Things You Are Children of the Night My Funny Valentine To the Edge Giant Steps Love Beams One by One Another Great Day and Bone Talk.

Jazz Ensemble Library - Grade 4 Originally a hit for DeBarge in 1985 and more recently revived for the hit movie Moulin Rouge here is a hot chart for your entire ensemble. This one really burns with Latin excitement.

From the group Tower of Power, this funky chart hits the mark. At 180 BPM, the chart includes solos for tenor, trombone, or guitar, with a lead trumpet range to written high C. Lots of ensemble, too! (2:47) / Ensemble De Jazz

The masters of funk Tower of Power are as relevant and active today as ever before. This hit from the '70s features a moderate tempo groove with an occasional 7/8 measure thrown in for kicks. Paul's arrangement for mature bandsalso includes an optional open section for any soloist.

From the Sammy Nestico album Night Flight here is a classic flag-waver that pulls out all the stops. Driving and modal this scorcher offers enjoyable challenges for every section. There is plenty of variety and dynamic range inthis one in addition to solos for tenor and trumpet.

It's not very often that you see the name Mozart appears on a jazz chart! Mark Taylor cranks up the creative juices as he features a light samba groove on a familiar classical theme. Slipping into a swing style on occasion thisattractive setting features nicely scored ensemble passages solos for tenor and drums and a unison chorus for the full ensemble.

From the show Golden Boy this jazz standard composed by Charles Strouse is tastefully arranged by Rick Stitzel in a Latin ballad style with a bossa/bolero feel. There is plenty of full ensemble playing and solos are included fortrumpet and tenor (written or ad lib.). This one will be a perfect change of pace for your next concert.

Composée à l?origine pour le film de 1963 The Pink Panther cette célèbre mélodie connait un regain d?enthousiasme grâce à la version énergétique de samba enregistrée par Michael Bublé. L?arrangement de Mark Taylor pour little big band contient plein de variété en orchestration et rythme.

Jazzin' the World is a superb holiday medley featuring 'Joy to the World,' 'Silent Night,' 'Deck the Halls,' and 'Greensleeves.' This chart can be performed with each tune played individually or as the full medley with a variety of styles and tempos. Features include the lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff, an auxiliary percussion part, and optional parts for flute, clarinet, and vibraphone. This arrangement by Victor López will cover all your holiday needs, it will sound great! (4:19) / Ensemble De Jazz

This Mark Taylor original is written in a moderate samba style and starts with a quartet of alto tenor trumpet and trombone at the top. Also featured are ensemble riffs trading with solo drum fills. The flexible solo section isfollowed by a soft tutti ensemble section that builds to a powerful finish.

Roger Holmes does a nice job of capturing the essence of Dizzy's landmark Latin/jazz composition in this easy setting for jazz combo.