Jazz Ensemble Library Series

Here is a wonderfully sensitive jazz ballad that features a tenor sax soloist throughout. Mark uses woodwind doubles (optional) and lush harmonies with muted brass textures in creating this stunningly...

This wonderful classic ballad recorded by Stevie Wonder is set here as a feature for tenor sax. Beautifully accompanied by piano only in the beginning, a mellow accompaniment follows (with flugels and...

Composed in 1970, A Song For You has over the years become one of Leon Russell's most popular songs; recorded by countless artists including Peggy Lee, Michael Bublé, Ray Charles, Whitney Houston, Are...

Based on the version recorded by Clifford Brown accompanied by strings, this marvelous ballad from 1930 provides your trumpet soloist the perfect opportunity for lyric stylings. The written solo part...

Sammy Nestico pays tribute to his long-time friend and trombone icon, Bill Watrous, with this touching setting of Mancini's Too Little Time. Written in a lush ballad style, this is a fitting tribute t...

One of Dave Brubeck's most famous compositions, this ballad has been recorded by such luminaries as Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, and Wes Montgomery. Arranged here in an easy flowing swin...

Composed in the Cuban Bolero style, here is a poignant and richly scored ballad featuring solo flugelhorn and band. Inspired by the idea that 'each of us has a mysterious, captivating glow within that...

This invigorating chart stays true to the classic sound of its creator Stevie Wonder. It features a medium slow groove and a flexible solo section. Guaranteed fun.

This standard from the 40's has been recorded countless times in recent years and remains a staple in jazz libraries everywhere. Mike Tomaro's creative version shines new and invigorating light on thi...

Here is a swingin' blues from Oscar Pettiford that has been a favorite with jazzers for years. Along with superbly scored ensemble sections, Mark Taylor's chart also features solos for tenor and tromb...

Here is a swingin' blues from Oscar Pettiford that has been a favorite with jazzers for years. Along with superbly scored ensemble sections, Mark Taylor's chart also features solos for tenor and tromb...

Written as a feature for alto sax, this bluesy standard comes with a comfortably slow and sensuous swing style and plenty of solid playing for the full ensemble as well. Great change-of-pace programmi...

Spreading the 'gospel of jazz' according to well-respected composer/arranger Sy Johnson, this medium slow shuffle chart features a distinctive personality and style. With lots of tutti ensemble procla...

Recorded by Michael McDonald, this bluesy tune features a moderate shuffle groove and a distinctive contemporary sound. Scored with plenty of variety, this appealing chart also includes solo space for...

Featuring a freewheeling New Orleans style street beat alternating with straight-ahead swing, here is a Monk favorite in a unique and creative setting. Trumpet and tenor share the melody, and solo spa...

Featuring a freewheeling New Orleans style street beat alternating with straight-ahead swing, here is a Monk favorite in a unique and creative setting. Trumpet and tenor share the melody, and solo spa...

When the trombone section gets a chance to speak, it's usually with a touch of attitude and style. This sassy shuffle tune in a moderately slow tempo gives them a great opportunity to take the spotlig...

When the trombone section gets a chance to speak, it's usually with a touch of attitude and style. This sassy shuffle tune in a moderately slow tempo gives them a great opportunity to take the spotlig...

Primarily scored for the entire ensemble with brief choruses for the saxes, this original shuffle really lives up to it's name and has a great feel. An open solo section gives you added flexibility an...

Primarily scored for the entire ensemble with brief choruses for the saxes, this original shuffle really lives up to it's name and has a great feel. An open solo section gives you added flexibility an...

One of the signature tunes from jazz legend Thelonious Monk is this quirky and iconic blues! Mark's great-sounding version for big band maintains the medium swing feel and 'Monk-isms' from the origina...

Shorty Rogers was one of the primary creators of West Coast jazz, both as a composer and performer. Popo is a great example of a cool blues in a medium tempo, with solo space for any player.

Here is a great-sounding chart for featuring a tenor sax and guitar duet (or just tenor sax). Utilizing a medium shuffle grove, this smooth chart also features a dialog between a small group and the f...

Here is a great-sounding chart for featuring a tenor sax and guitar duet (or just tenor sax). Utilizing a medium shuffle grove, this smooth chart also features a dialog between a small group and the f...

This appealing blues chart opens with the rhythm section a laid-back 2-beat style, but quickly moves to a rockin' shuffle with plenty of attitude. This style alternates with a straight ahead swing fee...