Jazz Ensemble Library

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...

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.

Benny Golson's tribute to Clifford Brown has been a jazz favorite for years, and in the hands of Sammy Nestico you won't find a better feature for trumpet or flugelhorn. Silky smooth!

This legendary alto sax feature is available in its original version with full score and our careful editing.

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...

Shorty Rogers was one of the primary creators of West Coast jazz, both as a composer and performer. Popo is a great example of a cool blues in a medium tempo, with solo space for any player.

Questo accattivante brano blues si apre con la sezione ritmica in uno stile rilassato a 2 battute, ma passa rapidamente a uno shuffle rockeggiante con molta attitudine. Questo stile si alterna a uno s...

Metti in evidenza il tuo flicornista di punta in questo originale schema di blues swingante. Le sezioni di trombone e sax godono di una sezione di soli incredibilmente alla moda e di assoli aperti dis...

Feature your star Flugel player on this original swinging blues chart. Trombone and Sax sections enjoy some amazingly hip soli section and open solos available for Guitar and Tenor Sax. Lead Trumpet p...

Metti in scena il tuo flicornista di punta in questo originale schema di blues swingante. Le sezioni di trombone e sax godono di una sezione di soli incredibilmente alla moda e di assoli aperti dispon...

Celebrating the achievements of a true jazz innovator, this excellent medley by Mark Taylor embraces some of the greatest compositions by the legendary Miles Davis. Includes: So What, All Blues, Seven...

Mark Taylor's arrangement of this classic early composition from Chick Corea starts with the saxes playing the rubato opening, followed by a moderate tempo Latin/rock groove. The main theme is stated...

Featuring a contemporary sounding groove utilizing even 8th notes, this familiar standard is given a unique treatment in the skilled hands of Mike Tomaro. A trio of tenor sax, trombone and guitar take...

John Wasson takes this classic rhythm and blues tune from the 60's and dresses it up in this ultra funky version for jazz ensemble. Featuring powerful ensemble writing and a solo for tenor, this impre...

This Latin funk tune starts out softly, then gradually picks up intensity as layers of sound are added until finally the entire ensemble is cookin'. Nice feature spots are provided for your drummer in...

Here's the classic funk tune from Earth, Wind & Fire in a terrific arrangement for big band by Mark Taylor. This one includes all your favorite signature horn riffs as well as a solo for tenor sax.

From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed Innervisions album from 1973, this infectious funk tune has been covered by a variety of artists over the years and found its way into several movies. With a distinctive...

Reminiscent of the sassy and funky version recorded by Chaka Kahn, here is a hot re-working of the classic Beatles hit. Featuring creative harmonies and sizzling horn riffs, this is sure to add a spar...

Here is one of the signature hits from the 'Godfather of Soul” James Brown in a funky and well-scored chart. The saxes take the lead while the brass deliver all the tight horn riffs. An optional open...

From the Trombone Shorty CD 'Backatown', this tune features the powerful underlying pulse of a New Orleans second line feel. In this exciting arrangement, the ensemble alternately screams with the ful...

This classic funk tune from the '70s was written by Stevie Wonder, but became a huge hit for Rufus and Chaka Khan. Featuring a slow and driving pulse with heavily syncopated figures, this chart provid...

Questo brano funk è stato scritto per il 2025 South Carolina All-State Jazz Ensemble. Con ritmi pungenti, torsioni armoniche e orchestrazioni fresche, questo brano offre un suono diverso che sarà una...

Inspired by the famous arrangement that Quincy Jones penned for Ray Charles, here is an impressive offering that pays tribute to Ray's genius for style and showmanship. This is hard-hitting big band w...

Having written this for her son in 1998, composer Michele Fernández brings us this highly emotional and rewarding work for jazz ensemble. The nostalgic opening solo section (which is optional) leads t...

Registrato originariamente da Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers nel 1960, questo classico di Wayne Shorter è stato scritto in onore di Lester Young e oscilla con forza dall'inizio alla fine. L'emoziona...