Mark Taylor: spartiti difficile

From the movie 1941 this is John Williams' big band era extravaganza from the dance marathon scene. Written in a '40s swing style, this up-tempo burner gives every section a feature spot and is guaran...

Recorded by Weather Report on their landmark album Heavy Weather in 1977, Havona epitomizes the high-energy jazz fusion style of Jaco Pastorius. This version for Little Big Band is a real showpiece fo...

Written in a simmering medium tempo, this distinctive funk chart opens with the bass establishing the groove gradually joined by the rest of the rhythm section. A small combo of soprano sax, baritone...

If you're looking for a flagwaver that'll set the audience on the edge of their seats, look no further! Mark Taylor pulls out all the stops with a chart that's full of great counterpoint, powerful ens...

Here's a new twist on an old classic! If you're looking for something a little different, Mark's fast samba may be just right for you. Features Trombones off the top, then later a sax soli followed by...

Here's Dizzy Gillespie's classic in an outstanding Latin setting for full jazz ensemble by Mark Taylor. Just what you would expect from a quality arranger working with a quality tune, this smokin' cha...

This swingin' Basie-style shuffle starts out with a piano chorus followed by the saxes and finally a roaring brass section. Also featured are solos for tenor and trumpet and a fabulous shout chorus th...

Here's a fresh new take on a traditional jazz standard. The style is still uptempo swing, and the saxes maintain a fair share of the spotlight along with ensemble hits and solo spots for drums. Howeve...

This sparkling uptempo swinger from the pen of Mark Taylor is impressive right from the opening full ensemble statement, and it doesn't let up from there. Small ensemble playing is beautifully contras...

Composed by jazz legend Joe Henderson, this uptempo burner from Mark Taylor features a mesmerizing groove and masterful scoring. Opening with a trio of tenor, guitar and vibes, layers of sound are gra...

Featuring a quartet of alto, trumpet, guitar and vibes at the top, Mark's stellar treatment of this George Shearing classic swings hard from beginning to end. The intricate bebop lines are skillfully...

In the Basie tradition of high-powered flag wavers, this Mark Taylor original is an impressive concert opener. After the intro, bones and tenors take the lead, but the ensemble builds quickly with som...

From the movie 1941 this is John Williams' big band era extravaganza from the dance marathon scene. Written in a '40s swing style, this up-tempo burner gives every section a feature spot and is guaran...

One of the signature songs from the musical Oliver, this tune offers a wealth of opportunities for melodic and harmonic development. Adapted here as a samba, Mark Taylor's powerful arrangement opens w...

One of the signature songs from the musical Oliver, this tune offers a wealth of opportunities for melodic and harmonic development. Adapted here as a samba, Mark Taylor's powerful arrangement opens w...

One of the signature songs from the musical Oliver, this tune offers a wealth of opportunities for melodic and harmonic development. Adapted here as a samba, Mark Taylor's powerful arrangement opens w...

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Celebrating more than 40 years of funk and soul, the unmistakable sound of Tower of Power still sounds as fresh and impressive as ever. Mark's chart on this hot tune features the blazing horn lines an...

Written in a simmering medium tempo, this distinctive funk chart opens with the bass establishing the groove gradually joined by the rest of the rhythm section. A small combo of soprano sax, baritone...

Using a combination of hip-hop and uptempo swing, here's a marvelous take on Bud Powell's bebop classic. A front line of alto, tenor and trumpet are featured off the top followed by an extended soli f...

Using a combination of hip-hop and uptempo swing, here's a marvelous take on Bud Powell's bebop classic. A front line of alto, tenor and trumpet are featured off the top followed by an extended soli f...

Written in a simmering medium tempo, this distinctive funk chart opens with the bass establishing the groove gradually joined by the rest of the rhythm section. A small combo of soprano sax, baritone...

Using a combination of hip-hop and uptempo swing, here's a marvelous take on Bud Powell's bebop classic. A front line of alto, tenor and trumpet are featured off the top followed by an extended soli f...

Superstar was a pop hit for several artists in the '70s and '80s, and Mark Taylor has given it fresh life as a contemporary-sounding jazz waltz. A solo trombone is featured throughout, with plenty of...