Jazz Ensemble Library

All-time great ballad from Jerome Kern! Mark has taken this standard and crafted a beautiful feature for Tenor Sax. Very effective for soloist and ensemble alike.

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...

Recorded in 1972, Chick Corea's Return to Forever album is recognized as one of the landmark albums of jazz fusion. Along with the jazz standard 'La Fiesta, ' the mesmerizing ballad introduced on this...

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...

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.

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...

L'un des airs de Noël les plus emblématiques de tous les temps, The Christmas Song, est traité ici dans un arrangement magistral mettant en scène un soliste au bugle. Dans un style de ballade traditio...

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...

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...

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...

This invigorating chart stays true to the classic sound of its creator Stevie Wonder. It features a medium slow groove and a flexible solo section. Guaranteed fun.

This standard from the 40's has been recorded countless times in recent years and remains a staple in jazz libraries everywhere. Mike Tomaro's creative version shines new and invigorating light on thi...

Here is a swingin' blues from Oscar Pettiford that has been a favorite with jazzers for years. Along with superbly scored ensemble sections, Mark Taylor's chart also features solos for tenor and tromb...

Here is a swingin' blues from Oscar Pettiford that has been a favorite with jazzers for years. Along with superbly scored ensemble sections, Mark Taylor's chart also features solos for tenor and tromb...

Spreading the 'gospel of jazz' according to well-respected composer/arranger Sy Johnson, this medium slow shuffle chart features a distinctive personality and style. With lots of tutti ensemble procla...

Recorded by Michael McDonald, this bluesy tune features a moderate shuffle groove and a distinctive contemporary sound. Scored with plenty of variety, this appealing chart also includes solo space for...

Featuring a freewheeling New Orleans style street beat alternating with straight-ahead swing, here is a Monk favorite in a unique and creative setting. Trumpet and tenor share the melody, and solo spa...

Featuring a freewheeling New Orleans style street beat alternating with straight-ahead swing, here is a Monk favorite in a unique and creative setting. Trumpet and tenor share the melody, and solo spa...

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...

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...

Primarily scored for the entire ensemble with brief choruses for the saxes, this original shuffle really lives up to it's name and has a great feel. An open solo section gives you added flexibility an...

Primarily scored for the entire ensemble with brief choruses for the saxes, this original shuffle really lives up to it's name and has a great feel. An open solo section gives you added flexibility an...