Ensemble

A String Of Pearls

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...

Originally recorded by the Beatles, John Wasson's version is actually closer in style to the hot rock/shuffle version recorded by Earth, Wind and Fire. Plenty of energy and tight ensemble figures with...

Here is a medium swing version of this marvelous often-played standard. Peter Blair's chart opens with a duet of alto and trumpet with ensemble punches. The saxes are featured on a chorus and there is...

Here's a wonderful tune from the swing era that's best known as Les Brown's theme song. It's a great tune for learning the original swing style, and the short solos (or soli) are very playable for you...

Here is a terrific Alto Sax feature on this standard from the '30s. Recorded by the big band DIVA on their CD Something's Coming (PSCD-1216), the medium slow swing style and lush harmonies make this o...

Recorded by the Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra (Soft Lights And Hot Music), Michael Abene's outstanding chart casts this Irving Berlin standard in a totally new light. (You will find the melody in the bass...

Michael Abene not only produced the 1992 GRP All-Star Big Band recording, but he contributed some of the hippest arrangements as well. This unique treatment of the Horace Silver classic is an excellen...

John Berry's medium swing arrangement of this standard from the '40s flows nice and will make your young group sound great. In the beginning, it's mostly tutti ensemble, then the saxes are featured on...

This hot swing tune from the legendary Louis Prima is featured on the jitterbuggin' GAP commercial and is also on the new CD The Dirty Dozen by The Brian Setzer Orchestra. Swing is back and this tune...

Of Stevie Wonder's many hits in the early '70s, this is one of his most distinctive and tuneful. Written in a light rock style, this excellent arrangement features soaring melodies and strong ensemble...

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...

From Brian Setzer's CD The Dirty Boogie, John Berry's arrangement of this slow yet powerful swing chart really screams with the full ensemble right from bar 1. Each section gets a chance at the lead b...

Recorded by the hottest swing band today, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, this chart epitomizes the energetic frenzy of the current jump swing movement. Along with the crisp ensemble lines, Roger's arrangement...

Recently recorded by Diana Krall on her popular CD Love Scenes, George Stone has taken a similar approach and created this sensual and engaging version for jazz ensemble. The slow and soft swing style...

This bluesy treatment of Billy Joel's classic hit from the 70's features a small group on the verse and later a swingin' full ensemble chorus. Solo for Guitar or Tenor.

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.