Sheet Music Downloads by Mark Taylor

Celebrating more than 40 years of funk and soul, the unmistakable sound of Tower of Power still sounds as fresh and impressive as ever. Mark's adaptation for 6 horns features the blazing horn lines an...

In sort of a throwback style of slow funk, here is a skillfully composed vehicle for solo alto sax. Rich harmonies and an infectious groove help set the stage. And with careful pacing and tight ensemb...

Written in a simmering medium tempo, this distinctive funk chart opens with the bass establishing the groove gradually joined by the rest of the rhythm section. A small combo of soprano sax, baritone...

Similar to Lee Morgan's famous Sidewinder, this tune is written in a moderate soul jazz vein. Mark's funky arrangement for 6 horns and rhythm section is sprinkled with stop time breaks and catchy riff...

Using a combination of hip-hop and uptempo swing, here's a marvelous take on Bud Powell's bebop classic. A front line of alto, tenor and trumpet are featured off the top followed by an extended soli f...

Every band needs a good funk chart to add to its festival or concert repertoire and 'Mr. Funkyman!' from Mark Taylor is sure to fit the bill. Using a moderate tempo, the rhythm section churns througho...

Bring pure energy and an infectious groove to the stage with the unforgettable funk classic "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire! Masterfully arranged for big band by Mark Taylor, this world-famous hit s...

Includes: Birk's Works, Con Alma, Tour De Force, Woodyn' You.

Includes: Four on Six, Road Song, West Coast Blues, Twisted Blues

A true bebop classic from the 1940s, this standard by Dizzy Gillespie has long been a favorite with artists of every genre. Your jazz combo will have fun with this one!

This medium up tempo standard by bebop composer Tadd Dameron is one of the most recorded tunes by jazz artists. With a 16-bar form and scored here for a 4-horn combo, this is a great addition to your...

One of the best-known standards by Horace Silver, Song for My Father features a light Latin style and recognizable melody along with the signature bass riff. The easy changes make it perfect for soloi...

A true bebop classic from the 1940s, this standard by Dizzy Gillespie has long been a favorite with artists of every genre. Your jazz combo will have fun with this one!

This medium up tempo standard by bebop composer Tadd Dameron is one of the most recorded tunes by jazz artists. With a 16-bar form and scored here for a 4-horn combo, this is a great addition to your...

One of the best-known standards by Horace Silver, Song for My Father features a light Latin style and recognizable melody along with the signature bass riff. The easy changes make it perfect for soloi...

Arranged in a medium slow Basie style, this is a great chart for teaching ensemble balance and laid-back swing. Includes plenty of tutti ensemble playing, plus a Basie-like piano solo that's completel...

This tremendously popular song was recorded early on by Al Jolson in 1913 and was later a hit for Judy Garland in 1937. Mark's smooth chart is set in a medium Basie swing style with lots of tutti ense...

First introduced in 1928, this familiar song has gone on to become one of the most recorded standards of all time, including recently by Tony Bennett with Lady Gaga. This swingin' version for vocal so...

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,...

Featuring a distinctive up-beat groove in 7/4 throughout (3+4), Mark's inventive original is a fabulous duet feature for trumpet and tenor sax. In between the duet statements and solos are full ensemb...

Although this tuneful standard has been recorded by a number of jazz artists through the years, Beverly Kenney's version from 1957 caught everyone's attention recently thanks to the television commerc...

Superstar was a pop hit for several artists in the '70s and '80s, and Mark Taylor has given it fresh life as a contemporary-sounding jazz waltz. A solo trombone is featured throughout, with plenty of...

One of the classics from jazz master Chick Corea, Spain is a challenging piece to play, but important for any serious student of jazz. This combo setting is a perfect way to learn this great tune!