Mark Taylor

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...

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...

Mark has done a superb job of adapting this Ellington standard into an outstanding medium swing chart for young bands. The style is authentic but with a contemporary flair. Includes a flexible solo se...

From the very first album by the group Chicago, 'Chicago Transit Authority, ' this easy-going shuffle tune still sounds great. Includes solos for Trumpet and Tenor.

This new swing original from Mark Taylor has all the ingredients for a winning chart. Featuring a bluesy sax riff, effective ensemble sections, and a flexible solo section, this is an excellent festiv...

Miles Davis left a legacy of innovative playing and enduring compositions. Here is one of his best tunes in a swinging medium up-tempo arrangement for young bands by Mark Taylor.

In the Basie tradition of high-powered flag wavers, this Mark Taylor original is an impressive concert opener. After the intro, bones and tenors take the lead, but the ensemble builds quickly with som...

Written in a medium slow Basie-style swing, this chart is an excellent feature for tutti ensemble playing. Including short solos for trumpet and trombone, this is a refreshing take on a timeless stand...

Here's one of the great bebop tunes of all time from jazz great Sonny Rollins. Mark's medium up-tempo chart features both tenor saxes and swings like crazy.

Jazz giant Miles Davis is probably best-known for this tune. Alternating between a small combo (alto, tenor, bari. , trumpet, trombone, and guitar) and full ensemble, Mark has created a masterful char...

Thelonious Monk was a master of creating distinctive melodies in the bebop style and this is one of his best-known offerings. Mark starts out by giving the melody to a small group of trombones, tenors...

Jazz legend Sonny Rollins has given us so many fabulous jazz standards over the years. Mark Taylor has adapted one of Sonny's best tunes in this medium tempo chart for younger bands.