Partitions pour big bands

This wonderful tune from the early '60s has become a standard recorded by countless artists over the years, most notably Nat King Cole. Mark's setting as a solo feature for alto sax is in a smooth and...

From Marvin Hamlisch's landmark musical A Chorus Line, here is the well-known ballad 'What I Did for Love' in a creative and appealing setting for young bands. Written in a medium slow Latin style, it...

Composed in the 1940s, here is a magnificent rhapsodic treatment of this classic jazz ballad. Mike skillfully features all sections of the band in this lush and flowing arrangement.

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...

Here is a wonderfully sensitive jazz ballad that features a tenor sax soloist throughout. Mark uses woodwind doubles (optional) and lush harmonies with muted brass textures in creating this stunningly...

Here is a wonderfully sensitive jazz ballad that features a tenor sax soloist throughout. Mark uses woodwind doubles (optional) and lush harmonies with muted brass textures in creating this stunningly...

This tuneful ballad from 1939 has remained popular through the years and is a particular favorite among jazz musicians. Beautifully set for vocalist and jazz ensemble in a medium swing style, Mark Tay...

This wonderful classic ballad recorded by Stevie Wonder is set here as a feature for tenor sax. Beautifully accompanied by piano only in the beginning, a mellow accompaniment follows (with flugels and...

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...

Based on the version recorded by Clifford Brown accompanied by strings, this marvelous ballad from 1930 provides your trumpet soloist the perfect opportunity for lyric stylings. The written solo part...

Based on the version recorded by Clifford Brown accompanied by strings, this marvelous ballad from 1930 provides your trumpet soloist the perfect opportunity for lyric stylings. The written solo part...

Cette ballade classique d'Henry Mancini est luxuriante et soyeuse. Rien d'extravagant ici, juste des harmonies et des mélodies joliment écrites pour les jeunes musiciens. Une belle ballade pour les fe...

Cette ballade classique d'Henry Mancini est luxuriante et soyeuse. Rien d'extravagant ici, juste des harmonies et des mélodies joliment écrites pour les jeunes musiciens. Une belle ballade pour les fe...

Cette ballade classique d'Henry Mancini est luxuriante et soyeuse. Rien d'extravagant ici, juste des harmonies et des mélodies joliment écrites pour les jeunes musiciens. Une belle ballade pour les fe...

Sammy Nestico pays tribute to his long-time friend and trombone icon, Bill Watrous, with this touching setting of Mancini's Too Little Time. Written in a lush ballad style, this is a fitting tribute t...

Sammy Nestico pays tribute to his long-time friend and trombone icon, Bill Watrous, with this touching setting of Mancini's Too Little Time. Written in a lush ballad style, this is a fitting tribute t...

One of Dave Brubeck's most famous compositions, this ballad has been recorded by such luminaries as Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, and Wes Montgomery. Arranged here in an easy flowing swin...

One of Dave Brubeck's most famous compositions, this ballad has been recorded by such luminaries as Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, and Wes Montgomery. Arranged here in an easy flowing swin...

Nat King Cole's classic recording from 1951 and then the duet version recorded by his daughter Natalie in 1991 helped to make this tune truly unforgettable. This well-paced version for vocal soloist s...

Few standards have maintained the staying power of this popular ballad, having been recorded by such luminaries as Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby to more recent versions by Harry Connick Jr. , Barbra S...

Composed in the Cuban Bolero style, here is a poignant and richly scored ballad featuring solo flugelhorn and band. Inspired by the idea that 'each of us has a mysterious, captivating glow within that...

Composed in the Cuban Bolero style, here is a poignant and richly scored ballad featuring solo flugelhorn and band. Inspired by the idea that 'each of us has a mysterious, captivating glow within that...

Composed by the legendary Billy Strayhorn, this is truly one of the masterpieces of jazz. Mark Taylor has beautifully crafted a feature for alto sax using a variety of styles and settings. Basically s...

Composed by the legendary Billy Strayhorn, this is truly one of the masterpieces of jazz. Mark Taylor has beautifully crafted a feature for alto sax using a variety of styles and settings. Basically s...

Here is Billy Strayhorn's beloved ballad, skillfully arranged with subtle reharmonizations and reworkings of the melody, all the while remaining faithful to the original intent. Featured are solos for...