Young Jazz Classics

Set in a distinctive medium swing/shuffle groove, Michaels version for young ensembles presents a contemporary styling of this classic song from Porgy and Bess®. Mixing a variety of ensemble textures,...

Bring the unmistakable energy and electrifying groove of New Orleans straight to your concert stage! With "Backatown," published by the renowned Hal Leonard, your big band will dive into a thrilling b...

Formed in 1952, the Modern Jazz Quartet influenced the landscape of contemporary jazz for over 40 years. With elements of classical music blended with cool jazz and blues, The Golden Striker epitomize...

From Wayne Shorter's influential 1964 album Speak No Evil, this jazz standard is transformed here for young bands by Mark Taylor. The relaxed swing feel and harmonies of the original are all retained,...

From Wayne Shorter's influential 1964 album Speak No Evil, this jazz standard is transformed here for young bands by Mark Taylor. The relaxed swing feel and harmonies of the original are all retained,...

Although composed in the 1920's, this popular melody has been a favorite with jazz artists ranging from Art Tatum to Ella Fitzgerald. Arranged here in a slow Basie swing style, Mark's version is a gre...

Although composed in the 1920's, this popular melody has been a favorite with jazz artists ranging from Art Tatum to Ella Fitzgerald. Arranged here in a slow Basie swing style, Mark's version is a gre...

Although composed in the 1920's, this popular melody has been a favorite with jazz artists ranging from Art Tatum to Ella Fitzgerald. Arranged here in a slow Basie swing style, Mark's version is a gre...

Inspired by the classic version recorded by Count Basie, here is a terrific uptempo swing chart suitable for younger bands. The melody is passed from section to section while building to a full band c...

Un arrangiamento magistrale di questo classico standard. Tutte le sezioni hanno a disposizione un'ampia gamma di figure melodiche e di accompagnamento, mentre la sezione ritmica crea un ritmo serrato...

Although composed in the 1920's, this popular melody has been a favorite with jazz artists ranging from Art Tatum to Ella Fitzgerald. Arranged here in a slow Basie swing style, Mark's version is a gre...

From Wayne Shorter's influential 1964 album Speak No Evil, this jazz standard is transformed here for young bands by Mark Taylor. The relaxed swing feel and harmonies of the original are all retained,...

Written by jazz legend Thelonious Monk, In Walked Bud features a memorable melody and rollicking swing style sprinkled with unique 'Monk-isms' that his music is known for. This terrific version for ja...

One of the best-known Latin/Jazz compositions ever written! Mark has done a great job of making this Sonny Rollins classic playable by younger groups while maintaining the style of the original. Small...

Bring vibrant Caribbean energy and infectious big band drive to the concert stage with "St. Thomas"! This world-renowned masterpiece by jazz legend Sonny Rollins shines in an exhilarating samba settin...