Young Jazz Classics Series

From Trombone Shorty's acclaimed CD Backatown, here is the hot title cut arranged for big band in a funky medium tempo. With a blend of catchy riffs, solid ensemble passages, and stop-time breaks, thi...

Still popular after 40 years, Tower of Power set the bar for horn-driven funk. This classic from the early '70s is adapted here for younger players. The signature riffs and rhythms are authentic but b...

From Trombone Shorty's acclaimed CD Backatown, here is the hot title cut arranged for big band in a funky medium tempo. With a blend of catchy riffs, solid ensemble passages, and stop-time breaks, thi...

Formed in 1952, the Modern Jazz Quartet influenced the landscape of contemporary jazz for over 40 years. With elements of classical music blended with cool jazz and blues, The Golden Striker epitomize...

From Wayne Shorter's influential 1964 album Speak No Evil, this jazz standard is transformed here for young bands by Mark Taylor. The relaxed swing feel and harmonies of the original are all retained,...

From Wayne Shorter's influential 1964 album Speak No Evil, this jazz standard is transformed here for young bands by Mark Taylor. The relaxed swing feel and harmonies of the original are all retained,...

Although composed in the 1920's, this popular melody has been a favorite with jazz artists ranging from Art Tatum to Ella Fitzgerald. Arranged here in a slow Basie swing style, Mark's version is a gre...

Although composed in the 1920's, this popular melody has been a favorite with jazz artists ranging from Art Tatum to Ella Fitzgerald. Arranged here in a slow Basie swing style, Mark's version is a gre...

Inspired by the classic version recorded by Count Basie, here is a terrific uptempo swing chart suitable for younger bands. The melody is passed from section to section while building to a full band c...

A masterful arrangement of this classic standard. All sections get plenty of turns at both melody and hip accompaniment figures and the rhythm section packs a tight swinging groove with subtle variati...

Although composed in the 1920's, this popular melody has been a favorite with jazz artists ranging from Art Tatum to Ella Fitzgerald. Arranged here in a slow Basie swing style, Mark's version is a gre...

From Wayne Shorter's influential 1964 album Speak No Evil, this jazz standard is transformed here for young bands by Mark Taylor. The relaxed swing feel and harmonies of the original are all retained,...

Written by jazz legend Thelonious Monk, In Walked Bud features a memorable melody and rollicking swing style sprinkled with unique 'Monk-isms' that his music is known for. This terrific version for ja...

One of the best-known Latin/Jazz compositions ever written! Mark has done a great job of making this Sonny Rollins classic playable by younger groups while maintaining the style of the original. Small...

Made famous by Stan Getz, this arrangement is scored as a tenor sax feature and includes nicely crafted ensemble backgrounds. This evergreen Latin favorite from Jobim works well in any setting.

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 playi...

Feature your tenor sax soloist in a very comfortable and smooth-sounding range with this soft bossa style arrangement of Cole Porter's standard. Well-styled ensemble writing combined with the soloist...

Using a nice mix of small group playing contrasted with full ensemble sections, here is a very playable chart on this distinctive Monk standard. An alto/trumpet duet starts things off, followed by a s...

When it comes to Latin compositions, it just doesn't get any better than the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim. This classic tune is nicely adapted for young players, featuring the brass on the 'one note'...

Although Jobim penned a wealth of great Latin tunes, this standard is unquestionably one of his best. Paul Murtha's smooth and silky chart alternates between the saxes and trumpets on the melody with...

Although Jobim penned a wealth of great Latin tunes, this standard is unquestionably one of his best. Paul Murtha's smooth and silky chart alternates between the saxes and trumpets on the melody with...

The definitive recording of this jazz classic is by Bill Evans, with other notable recordings by Cannonball Adderley and Joe Henderson. Paul Murtha's arrangement for young groups features a Latin styl...