A Ride Through The Night (M.Taylor)

Elevate your big band's repertoire with Mark Taylor's dynamic arrangement of "A Ride Through The Night." This captivating jazz chart, presented as a 34-page PDF with individual parts for a standard big band instrumentation (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Piano, Bass, Drums), offers a thrilling, high-energy experience. Taylor's masterful scoring ensures every section shines, from powerful brass punches and intricate sax soli to driving rhythmic patterns in the rhythm section. While the original composer of "A Ride Through The Night" is unknown, Taylor's arrangement transforms this jazz standard into a sophisticated yet accessible challenge, ideal for both educational and professional ensembles. This medium-difficulty arrangement is characterized by its driving tempo feel, likely in a medium-fast swing or straight-eighth groove, and its harmonically rich language, incorporating contemporary jazz voicings without being overly complex.