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Recorded by Frank Sinatra on his 1960 hit album by the same name, this tune has become a standard recorded by countless jazz artists. Rather than the swing style of the original, Mark Taylor beautiful...

This well-known Cuban song has been recorded by countless artists through the years, and receives a standout contemporary setting for full jazz ensemble from Latin master Michael Mossman. Arranged in...

Cette belle mélodie de bossa nova d'Antonio Carlos Jobim est devenue un standard familier enregistré par d'innombrables artistes de jazz. L'arrangement de Paul présente une partition douce et de bon g...

Although originally an Italian song composed in 1960, Estate has become a jazz standard thanks in part to the Bossa nova version recorded by Joao Gilberto. This smooth version for younger players feat...

Comfortably scored in a moderate samba tempo, Mark's sophisticated arrangement of this classic Jobim melody includes lyrics for performance in EITHER Portuguese or English.

Written in a straight 8th Latin groove, this moderately paced original features the sax section on the main melody, with solid support and answering figures from the brass. Solos are included for alto...

Roger has given this standards a new shine with contemporary harmonies and an easy rock ballad feel. Fresh!

This jazz classic from Sonny Rollins features an uptempo Latin groove with alternating sections in swing. In this challenging, yet great-sounding arrangement the head is treated in a tutti format for...

Skillfully adapted for young players, John Berry takes this familiar Cuban song and gives us a great sounding Latin chart with easy ranges and a modest tempo.

Composed in 1928, Ellington's The Mooche was characterized as jungle style at the time thanks to the unique instrumentation and rhythmic style. Mark Taylor's outstanding version for younger players al...

One of the earliest examples of the fusion of Afro-Cuban elements into jazz, Dizzy Gillespie's classic composition is updated here for the Little Big Band format from Mike Tomaro's popular big band ch...

Reminiscent of the music Mark Taylor wrote for the Stan Kenton Orchestra, this fiery showpiece features a churning Afro-Cuban groove alternating with sections in swing. Small group scoring is contrast...

Written as a solo vehicle for tenor sax, Mark has created a marvelous setting on this Hoagy Carmichael standard using a sensuous slow Latin groove. Very effective!

When it comes to Latin compositions, it just doesn't get any better than the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim. This classic tune is nicely adapted for young players, featuring the brass on the 'one note'...

This well-know Latin standard is a perfect change of pace for a jazz concert. Carefully notated for beginning groups, this is a great introduction to Latin style. Full length recording included.

Cet arrangement du classique latin/rock de Tito Puente (rendu célèbre par Santana) est un must absolu pour les groupes débutants ! La structure d'accords simple en fait un instrument naturel pour les...

Composed by jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, and arranged here by Latin master Michael Mossman, this appealing chart features a comfortable cha-cha groove, a distinctive harmonic progression, and a tunefu...

Mark uses a light samba feel to craft a marvelous setting of this Charlier Parker standard for the little big band format. Perfectly scored tutti ensemble figures are contrasted with feature spots for...

Composed in the early 1960s, this marvelous bossa nova may not be as well known as some, but is no less attractive, especially arranged here for young bands by Terry White. A brief duet of trumpet and...

Entre les mains expertes de l'arrangeur Michael Mossman, ce classique d'Irving Berlin est tout à fait à sa place sous forme de mambo ! Avec quelques rides harmoniques et un mélange formidable de style...

The bolero is Cuba's version of the ballad, and this hauntingly beautiful melody with lush orchestrations yields an expressive opportunity for both your alto sax soloist and ensemble. The Paquito D'Ri...

Ce bijou de jazz de la plume de Tadd Dameron présente un style swing facile à suivre et s'adapte merveilleusement à un ensemble de jazz complet. L'arrangement de Mark comprend un petit groupe (alto, t...

Here's a great sounding and very playable chart on this familiar jazz standard that features the drummer on brushes and tasty figures from the full ensemble. Perfect for either festivals or casual occ...

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 Mingus Big Band CD Blues and Politics!, this intense minor blues opens with a bass solo then gradually unfolds layer by layer until the entire ensemble is screaming. Includes plenty of solo s...