Jazz Ensemble Library

Originally recorded on the Miles Davis landmark recording Kind of Blue, here is a swingin' and updated take on this all-time blues favorite. Tasty full ensemble interludes surround solo space for alto...

This jazz classic was penned by tenor saxophone great Hank Mobley. Mike's up-tempo swing chart is solid from beginning to end and will make a great concert opener or closer.

Recorded during the pinnacle of Miles Davis' career, Seven Steps to Heaven has become a jazz standard and one of Miles' best-known tunes. Keeping the uptempo swing style of the original, this chart so...

Maybe not as well-known as some other famous Ellington standards, yet What Am I Here For? is an engaging and tuneful composition that certainly deserves more notice. Arranged in a medium swing style,...

With an aura of mystery and a sneaky medium swing style, this original from the pen of Michael Mossman features skilled and effective writing for the entire ensemble. The trumpet section is featured a...

We all have our iPhones, iPads, and iPods, and now thanks to Mark Taylor we have iBop! This medium tempo swing tune is 'bop-ish' in attitude and features a catchy riff-based melody stated first by the...

Based on the classic version recorded by Clifford Brown, this chart opens with a frantic 'traffic jam' effect before settling into a more relaxed uptempo swing style. The melody is first stated by a c...

Mark Taylor uses a mix of small group playing contrasted with full ensemble passages in this early composition from jazz master Wayne Shorter. After a solo section featuring alto sax then trombone, a...

This iconic hit from the Eagles is one that has stood the test of time and remains as popular today as when it was first released in 1979. Similar in style to the recording by Michael Bublé (on Crazy...

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...

Dedicated to Henry Mancini, this clever original in a characteristic medium swing style features a number of Hankisms embedded throughout. Flutes are optional but can really add a nice touch if you ha...

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...

Bring pure jazz groove and infectious energy to the stage with the legendary classic "Groove Merchant"! This first-class arrangement in a laid-back "Medium Shuffle" tempo showcases any big band at its...

Bring pure emotion and deep blues to the stage with "God Bless The Child," masterfully arranged by Sammy Nestico and published by Hal Leonard. This timeless jazz standard provides the perfect opportun...

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Pay tribute to Dizzy Gillespie, one of the legendary giants of jazz, with this hot up-tempo arrangement. One of Dizzy's catchiest and best-known tunes, this will certainly add a spark of energy on any...

Written and recorded by John Coltrane, this is one of the landmark tunes in jazz history. Mark Taylor's exceptional setting for full jazz ensemble is a must. The modal nature of this chart makes it ve...

Gordon Goodwin's medium-slow treatment of this familiar standard swings hard right from the start! This expertly crafted chart features plenty of tutti ensemble writing, solo space for trumpet and pia...

Thelonious Monk was a master of creating distinctive melodies in the bebop style and this is one of his best-known offerings. Mark starts out by giving the melody to a small group of trombones, tenors...

Bring unmatched jazz power to the stage with “Yes Or No” by jazz legend Wayne Shorter! This outstanding classic ranks among Shorter's finest works and reveals its full, dynamic brilliance in this thri...

Tout musicien de jazz en herbe doit connaître Louis Armstrong et la façon dont il a influencé les styles de jazz américains. Voici un arrangement solide et swinguant pour l'ensemble de l'orchestre sur...

George Stone's medium swing setting of this familiar standard features lush ensemble writing with short solos for Alto and Tenor. Beautifully orchestrated and easy on the chops.

Here's Christmas programming at its best! Paul Jennings' sensitively scored setting of this Irving Berlin classic will add a reflective moment to any holiday performance.

Here is a unique and somewhat moody ballad featuring trombone lead. The colorful rhythm section scoring and rich harmonic structure make this an appealing change of pace for festivals or concerts.