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The arranging genius of Gordon Goodwin is readily apparent in this unique version of Miles Davis' classic. At times a jazz waltz, at times straight ahead swinging in 4, the ensemble lines flow effortl...

Composer Mark Taylor has struck gold again with this original that opens with a maestoso introduction before settling into a Latin Rock style. Saxes take the melody first, followed by the brass. A nic...

Here is an impressive burner based on the Harold Arlen/Johnny Mercer standard. The elongated melody in the beginning is interspersed with solo drum fills. Solo space is included for piano and tenor wi...

Playing jazz should be fun and this carefully constructed arrangement for young players will certainly help make this happen. Alto and trumpet take the melody at the top, then the rest of the band joi...

Who would have thought to transform this Stevie Wonder hit into a swinging jazz waltz? That's exactly what master arranger Mark Taylor has come up with as he uses this creative setting to feature an a...

Here's a Sonny Rollins bebop standard that should be in every band's library. Mark's chart for young players provides a nice mix of small ensemble sections (3 saxes, trumpet, trombone and guitar) alon...

Heres a Sonny Rollins bebop standard that should be in every bands library. Marks chart for young players provides a nice mix of small ensemble sections (3 saxes, trumpet, trombone and guitar) along w...

Currently a hit on the smooth jazz circuit, this tune was originally recorded by Herb Alpert back in 1979. This well-written chart goes down easy and will sound great with experienced players as well...

Mark Taylor utilizes a small group alternating with the full band, along with a moderate Latin style in this effectively written version of this lesser-known jazz standard. Also featured is a solo for...

The title song from the hit Broadway music Bye Bye Birdie features an upbeat early rock 'n' roll style and catchy melody. This arrangement can be performed with or without a vocalist, and has the adde...

The title song from the hit Broadway music Bye Bye Birdie features an upbeat early rock 'n' roll style and catchy melody. This arrangement can be performed with or without a vocalist, and has the adde...

When the trombone section gets a chance to speak, it's usually with a touch of attitude and style. This sassy shuffle tune in a moderately slow tempo gives them a great opportunity to take the spotlig...

In the skilled hands of Mark Taylor, this uptempo bebop classic becomes a showstopper! Listen for the masterful Bird sax soli as well as tight ensemble sounds, all at a brisk pace. If your band is rea...

In the skilled hands of Mark Taylor, this uptempo bebop classic becomes a showstopper! Listen for the masterful Bird sax soli as well as tight ensemble sounds, all at a brisk pace. If your band is rea...

Skillfully adapted directly from the famous version recorded by Miles Davis on the landmark album Birth of the Cool, this arrangement for standard jazz ensemble instrumentation features an advanced ha...

Skillfully adapted directly from the famous version recorded by Miles Davis on the landmark album Birth of the Cool, this arrangement for standard jazz ensemble instrumentation features an advanced ha...