Mark Taylor: Intermediate Sheet Music

Plenty of solid tutti ensemble scoring is featured in this arrangement for small group of Sonny Rollins' familiar Latin standard. The solo section can be opened up for any player, and a tasty unison e...

Recorded by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet in the 1960s, this distinctive samba was composed by Cannonball's brother Nat. Featuring a relaxed Latin groove and the familiar riff-like melodies, Mark's...

Although the first hit recording of this enduring standard was by the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1940, The Nearness of You has remained popular through the ages with recordings by countless artists. Ar...

Mark uses a light samba feel to craft a marvelous setting of this Charlier Parker standard for the little big band format. Perfectly scored tutti ensemble figures are contrasted with feature spots for...

Mark Taylor has taken this Stanley Turrentine jazz classic and crafted an excellent bluesy chart for younger players. The style is medium slow swing and the minor changers are great for soloing. A rea...

Bring the unmistakable energy and timeless elegance of jazz to the stage: With "Blue Train" (Blue Trane), you get one of John Coltrane's most legendary classics in a thrilling arrangement for big band...

Miles Davis left the jazz world an incomparable legacy of timeless masterpieces – and "Four" is undoubtedly one of his most beloved compositions! In this first-class arrangement by Mark Taylor, the le...

Required literature for the noble study of Monk, this arrangement of a jazz classic will delight young bands as well as experienced groups. You can play it as fast or slow as you like, and it will sou...

Definitely the flag ship of the current jump swing style, this tune was made famous again by Brian Setzer on his popular The Dirty Boogie big band CD. Mark Taylor takes it one step further in this smo...

The sax section gets a turn in the spotlight on this enjoyable chart of Lester Young's jazz classic. This medium up-tempo chart features a great swing feel and a flexible solo section with ensemble ba...

One of the classic blues tunes of all time, here is vibes giant Milt Jackson's familiar riff tune in a playable swing arrangement from Mark Taylor. Trumpet and tenor (along with vibes and guitar) take...

John Coltrane's wonderful jazz classic is written in a medium up-tempo swing style and features solid ensemble figures alternating with a small combo (alto, tenor, bari. , tpt. , tbn.). Includes solos...

Beautifully scored with tutti ensemble rhythms played softly and featuring the drummer on brushes, here is a strikingly effective version of this Rodgers & Hart favorite. Also includes a sax soli and...

Tenor sax and trumpet take the spotlight on this familiar standard arranged here in a medium swing style. The interaction with the full band is marvelous, and after the solo section a roaring sax soli...

This familiar standard is arranged here in a medium up-tempo swing style and features your entire trumpet section. All parts include written sample solos, and it is constructed so that a single player...

Recorded by jazz great Cannonball Adderley, this classic jazz standard has been skillfully arranged here for younger players in a moderate shuffle groove. The trademark opening chant is handled by pai...

Often recorded and performed by jazz artists, this tuneful standard by Duke Pearson is skillfully arranged here in an uptempo swing style. Solo duties are shared between trumpet and tenor sax, and the...

Bring timeless elegance and thrilling energy to the stage with "There Will Never Be Another You." This masterful big band arrangement, published by Hal Leonard, breathes new life into the legendary ja...

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...

Here is something unique and fresh-sounding for your holiday concert. Mark has taken this familiar carol and crafted it as a light bossa with creative harmonies and lush scoring. A tenor/trumpet duet...

Recorded by Donny Hathaway in 1970 and covered countless times since then, this familiar tune features a funky, upbeat pop style and memorable horn riffs. Scored for vocal soloist with band, this is t...

Outstanding holiday programming! This setting is both reverent and contemporary sounding.

Bring festive groove and heartwarming soul to your stage with the modern holiday classic "This Christmas"! This uplifting arrangement for big band with vocal solo captures the unforgettable magic of t...

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...