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...
Josef Jawinul and Weather Report turned the jazz world on its ear with this iconic fusion composition from the 1977 album Heavy Weather. Arranged here for 6 horns and rhythm section, this version reta...
Here is the Mile Davis jazz standard skillfully and uniquely arranged for 6 horns plus rhythm. On the head, the saxes take the signature melody line answered by the brass. The open solo section featur...
Sounding full and richly varied, here is a great 6-horn chart on the timeless Kenny Dorham standard. The melody is first stated by a trio of trumpet, tenor and guitar followed by the full ensemble, th...
This well-known theme gets a make-over inspired by the version recorded by Bobby McFerrin. The groove is medium swing with an occasion hint of rock thrown in. An effective treatment for smaller instru...
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...
One of the early soulful rock tunes, Lee Morgan's Sidewinder features a distinctive groove and funky riff-like phrases. In this arrangement for Little Big Band, a trio of trumpet, tenor and guitar sta...
Recorded by the acclaimed Cannonball Adderley Quintet in the 1960s, Jive Samba became one of Nat Adderley's best-known standards. Arranged here for little big band and in a moderate cha-cha style, thi...
This American popular song is a must know in the jazz standard repertoire. Arranged here in a smooth samba groove, Mike Tomaro takes full advantage of the six horn format. Includes flexible solo space...
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...
