Jazz Ensemble Library

Wes Montgomery's jazz standard is arranged here featuring both the straight-ahead swing style of the original as well as an updated samba version inspired by a recording by John Scofield and John Aber...

Normally performed in a Latin style, Mark Taylor has created a marvelous setting of this popular standard as a medium swing shuffle! There's nothing laid back about this as the full ensemble opens up...

Composed in an up-tempo swing style (but with attitude!), here's a tour-de-force for the entire ensemble. Mark beautifully contrasts small ensemble scoring with full band passages, and provides solo o...

Featuring the magical Nestico touch, Sammy's medium swing arrangement of this familiar standard evolves from a relaxed 2-beat in the beginning, to a jazz waltz in the middle, and finally straight ahea...

Featuring a charming swing style and a catchy riff-based melody, this well-crafted chart spins its way through every section of the band. In the solo section, written samples are provided for tenor, t...

Here's a swingin' chart in a medium fast tempo featuring the entire sax section! Mark very effectively uses the brass to compliment the sax soli sections, and there are also solos for alto and tenor....

Although bebop master Charlie Parker is known for his blazing improvisations and advanced melodies, this is one of his most approachable and melodic compositions. Lending itself perfectly to a big ban...

Using a sensuously slow Basie style, Mark has crafted a distinctive setting of this Gershwin standard that features the entire ensemble. Lush brass scoring on the 'A' theme is contrasted with the saxe...

Mike Tomaro brings us a bluesy and soulful rendition of this patriotic favorite that features either an alto sax soloist or vocal soloist. Great gospel feel for big band!

Mike Tomaro brings us a bluesy and soulful rendition of this patriotic favorite that features either an alto sax soloist or vocal soloist. Great gospel feel for big band!

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...

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...

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...

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...