Young Jazz Classics Series

Set in a distinctive medium swing/shuffle groove, Michaels version for young ensembles presents a contemporary styling of this classic song from Porgy and Bess®. Mixing a variety of ensemble textures,...

Bring the unmistakable energy and electrifying groove of New Orleans straight to your concert stage! With "Backatown," published by the renowned Hal Leonard, your big band will dive into a thrilling b...

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...

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...