Mark Taylor: Mittelschwere Noten

2 Sax-A, 2 Sax-T, Bariton-Sax, 4 Trp, 4 Pos, Git, Klav, KB, Schlgz, Vibr. Recorded by Chick Corea and Origin on the CD 'Change,' Chick pays tribute to the hard bop era and Miles Davis in particular wi...

Mark Taylor has crafted a unique version of this familiar hit originally recorded by The Beatles. After a gentle ballad-like intro, the style shifts to jazz waltz featuring a tenor sax soloist. Along...

This wonderful tune from the early '60s has become a standard recorded by countless artists over the years, most notably Nat King Cole. Mark's setting as a solo feature for alto sax is in a smooth and...

Wohl kein anderer Song vermittelt eine wohligere Weihnachtsstimmung als 'The Christmas Song'. Kein Wunder, dass sich das Flügelhorn-Solo wunderbar in Mark Taylors gefühlvolle Balladen-Bearbeitung mit...

Composed in 1970, A Song For You has over the years become one of Leon Russell's most popular songs; recorded by countless artists including Peggy Lee, Michael Bublé, Ray Charles, Whitney Houston, Are...

One of the signature tunes from jazz legend Thelonious Monk is this quirky and iconic blues! Mark's great-sounding version for big band maintains the medium swing feel and Monk-isms from the original,...

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...

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.

Skillfully set for small band instrumentation, this arrangement of Freddie Hubbard's classic features a flugel and tenor duet, then solo space for the flugel.

Here's the huge hit recorded by Average White Band in 1975 in a funky setting for small band.

One of the most dynamic hits from Earth, Wind & Fire, here is a great sounding arrangement creatively scored in a small group setting. Tenor and trombone are featured on the melody along with a funky...

Diese großartige Funk-Titel hat alles, was Ihr fortgeschrittenes Jazz-Ensemble sucht. Unglaublich angesagte Melodien, eine ansteckend groovende Rhythmusgruppe und knackige Bläser-Licks. Ein kurzer 7/8...

Dieser von Antonio Carlos Jobim komponierte und hier im mittelschweren Sambastil arrangierte Standard eignet sich gut für die 4-Horn-Combo.

One of the classics from jazz master Chick Corea, Spain is a challenging piece to play, but important for any serious student of jazz. This combo setting is a perfect way to learn this great tune!

What a neat idea to turn this Henry Mancini classic into a medium samba groove! Your lead trombonist receives some well-deserved feature time and is joined briefly by the entire bone section. The ense...

Originally composed for the 1963 film The Pink Panther, this familiar tune has enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to the energetic samba version recorded by Michael Bublé. Mark's arrangement for Little...

Originally composed by Mark Taylor four decades earlier, Love Beams proves its staying power with a new recording on Mark's big band CD To the Edge. With its easy going bossa style and gently flowing...

Although originally composed for the 1962 musical No Strings, this Richard Rodgers song has become a familiar standard often recorded by jazz artists. Beautifully arranged here as a solo vehicle for a...

Mancini's classic theme is treated here in a moderate bossa style as solo vehicle for soprano sax (optional alto). Timeless melodies, lush harmonies, and a unison line feature for the entire ensemble...

Here's one of the classic bebop tunes of all time. Sonny Rollins' famous melody is expertly arranged here in the little big band format. Great sounds for small groups!

In the skilled hands of Mark Taylor, this medium uptempo jazz standard from Miles Davis works perfectly in this 6-horn format. Carefully using the combination of saxes and brass to full advantage, thi...

Using tenor and baritone saxes to do the heavy lifting, here is a fun chart on this Sonny Rollins classic. Mark also uses clever ensemble interludes and a shout chorus to round out this swingin' arran...

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 s...

Mark Taylor hat eine unverwechselbare Fassung des Gershwin-Klassikers im sinnlich-langsamen Basie-Stil mit üppigen Blechbläserharmonien, Trompetensolo und einem atemberaubenden Shout-Chorus geschaffen...

In the skilled hands of Mark Taylor, here is a swingin' arrangement of this classic Ray Brown jazz waltz that features the saxes and plenty of great-sounding ensemble writing. This offers a nice style...