Mark Taylor

One of the trademark tunes from the Duke Ellington library, this familiar jazz classic is solidly scored for young players in this terrific arrangement by Mark Taylor. When it comes to playable charts...

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...

Bring the timeless glamour of the swing era straight to your concert stage! With the unforgettable jazz classic "I've Got You Under My Skin," you will captivate your audience from the very first beat....

Bring timeless swing elegance to the stage! "I'm Beginning To See The Light" is one of the most unforgettable classics penned by jazz legend Duke Ellington and undoubtedly stands among the finest swin...

How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) is a timeless soul and pop classic, made world-famous by legends such as James Taylor. In this uplifting big band arrangement featuring a vocal soloist, the song r...

This chart has it all. Featuring a great swing feel, solid scoring and dynamic contrasts, this arrangement is perfect for younger bands just learning to swing, or experienced bands showing that they c...

Add a wonderfully relaxed and stylish touch to your next holiday concert! With this masterful arrangement of Irving Berlin's timeless classic "White Christmas" in a smooth bossa nova groove, festive w...

All aboard for pure jazz nostalgia: With "Take The 'A' Train", bring the legendary signature tune of the world-famous Duke Ellington Orchestra straight to your ensemble! This timeless jazz standard ex...

Bring undeniable funk energy to the stage with the timeless classic "Pick Up The Pieces"! This legendary instrumental masterpiece by the Average White Band has captivated audiences for generations wit...

Bring the unforgettable, warm magic of Vince Guaraldi’s legendary soundtrack to the stage! With the "Jazz Combo Pak #47: Charlie Brown Christmas" from renowned publisher Hal Leonard, you can add a del...

Feature your drummer on brushes with this classy chart on a well-known standard. The ensemble plays mostly tutti rhythms with solo fills provided by the drums. A great concept on a wonderful tune. Als...

The Ray Charles sound comes through loud and clear in this distinctive gospel/rock arrangement for young bands. Featured in the hit movie Ray, this solid chart has a driving feel throughout, intersper...

One of the early soulful rock tunes, Lee Morgan's Sidewinder features a distinctive groove and funky riff-like phrases. In this arrangement for Little Big Band, a trio of trumpet, tenor and guitar sta...

Bring the unforgettable magic of The Beatles to the jazz stage! With Jazz Combo Pak #51 from renowned publisher Hal Leonard, you can transform timeless masterpieces by John Lennon and Paul McCartney i...

Here is a beautifully scored version of Whitney Houston's popular ballad from 1985, her first recording to reach #1 on the pop charts. Mark passes the melody around to different sections, but the styl...

Mark Taylor has crafted a unique version of this familiar hit originally recorded by The Beatles. After a gentle ballad-like intro, the style shifts to jazz waltz featuring a tenor sax soloist. Along...

Composed in 1970, A Song For You has over the years become one of Leon Russell's most popular songs; recorded by countless artists including Peggy Lee, Michael Bublé, Ray Charles, Whitney Houston, Are...

This Rodgers and Hart standard has been recorded countless times and remains a popular choice for singers and instrumentalists alike. Mark's lush setting can also be used as a tenor sax feature and in...

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble - Grade 3 This standard blues tune really swings in the expert hands of Mark Taylor. The trumpets are featured off the top, followed by the saxes and a solo sectio...

Stormy Weather

Absolutely dripping with the blues, here is a sultry version of the Ellington classic that features trumpet and trombone as they cry out the plaintive melody. Written in a call and response style, thi...

This jazz standard was composed by legendary vibraphonist Milt Jackson and recorded notably by Milt with Oscar Peterson on the album by the same name. Opening with the theme played by a small group of...

Celebrating the achievements of a true jazz innovator, this excellent medley by Mark Taylor embraces some of the greatest compositions by the legendary Miles Davis. Includes: So What, All Blues, Seven...

Mark Taylor's arrangement of this classic early composition from Chick Corea starts with the saxes playing the rubato opening, followed by a moderate tempo Latin/rock groove. The main theme is stated...

Recorded by Weather Report on their landmark album Heavy Weather in 1977, Havona epitomizes the high-energy jazz fusion style of Jaco Pastorius. This version for Little Big Band is a real showpiece fo...