Mark Taylor

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...

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...

If you are looking for a great-sounding medium swing tune that features tutti ensemble rhythms, this is the perfect chart for you! Even though there are short solos for trumpet and tenor, the primary...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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!

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!

Here's a great tune from the creative mind of Wayne Shorter, recorded in 1962 by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Arranged in a medium swing style, Mark's chart features a nice variety of textures...

Here's a great tune from the creative mind of Wayne Shorter, recorded in 1962 by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Arranged in a medium swing style, Mark's chart features a nice variety of textures...

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...

Compuesta originalmente para la película de 1935 Top Hat (Sombrero de copa), protagonizada por Fred Astaire y Ginger Rogers, este clásico ha seguido siendo un favorito del jazz desde entonces. Arregla...

Originally composed for the 1935 movie Top Hat starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, this classic has remained a jazz favorite ever since. Arranged in a very comfortable key for female vocalists, t...

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...

Paying tribute to legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach, Mark Taylor uses a driving up-tempo 4/4 swing style in this standout arrangement. Saxes are featured at the start with tasty contributions from t...

Great medium swing classic from the Ellington catalog of standards. What a perfect addition to any combo library.

Great medium swing classic from the Ellington catalog of standards. What a perfect addition to any combo library.