Mark Taylor

Mark Taylor uses a mix of small group playing contrasted with full ensemble passages in this early composition from jazz master Wayne Shorter. After a solo section featuring alto sax then trombone, a...

Penned by Bobby Timmons and recorded by a number of jazz artists over the years, Dat Dere is a great example of soul jazz of the early 60's. This arrangement for small band features alto sax and trump...

Here's one of the iconic tunes from Duke Ellington in a swingin' chart scored for the little big band format. Mark really gets the most out of just the six horn parts in this great sounding chart! Sol...

Using a sensuously slow Basie style, Mark has crafted a distinctive setting of this Gershwin standard that features the entire ensemble. Lush brass scoring on the 'A' theme is contrasted with the saxe...

This timeless classic has long been a favorite with jazz singers. Mark's version is in a medium swing style and provides a terrific background for your featured vocalist.

Always a favorite with jazz singers, here's a swingin' up-tempo version propelled by solid ensemble backgrounds and a nice swing feel. Also included is a short feature spot for the full band alone as...

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Pay tribute to Dizzy Gillespie, one of the legendary giants of jazz, with this hot up-tempo arrangement. One of Dizzy's catchiest and best-known tunes, this will certainly add a spark of energy on any...

Written and recorded by John Coltrane, this is one of the landmark tunes in jazz history. Mark Taylor's exceptional setting for full jazz ensemble is a must. The modal nature of this chart makes it ve...

From the film Swing Time and originally performed by Fred Astaire, The Way You Look Tonight won the Academy Award for best original song in 1936. Since then it has remained a popular jazz standard, an...

Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3-4 This well-known Latin classic has been recorded by many jazz artists and lends itself to an easy relaxed feel. Written in a very comfortable range for vocalis...

Beatles songs often work well in surprising settings. Mark Taylor takes this Lennon and McCartney favorite and transforms it into a swingin' jazz waltz! After a short unison riff sets up the style, th...

Playing jazz should be fun and this carefully constructed arrangement for young players will certainly help make this happen. Alto and trumpet take the melody at the top, then the rest of the band joi...

Who would have thought to transform this Stevie Wonder hit into a swinging jazz waltz? That's exactly what master arranger Mark Taylor has come up with as he uses this creative setting to feature an a...

From bebop master Dizzy Gillespie comes this lively tune in a great chart for younger players by Mark Taylor. It opens with a trumpet and alto on the head followed by a quintet of 3 saxes and 2 trumpe...

Using a wide variety of scoring styles, this great-sounding arrangement takes full advantage of the six-horn format. There is solo space for tenor and trumpet along with nicely scored full ensemble pa...

At last...an easy ensemble-oriented chart on this great jazz classic. Arranged in a laid-back Basie groove, this chart is everything you could ask for.

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 a...

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 fo...

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 yo...

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 yo...

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 c...

From the hit movie The Greatest Showman, this rock anthem is a showstopper and great choice for a vocal soloist with big band. This arrangement is powerfully scored for both the band and soloist.

Morricone's memorable movie theme has been recordedby artists ranging from trumpeter Chris Botti to violinist Joshua Bell. Here is a beautiful setting for young jazz ensembles featuring a flugelhorn s...