Pick Up The Pieces (M.Taylor)

Elevate your big band’s repertoire with Mark Taylor’s electrifying arrangement of "Pick Up The Pieces," a true jazz standard renowned for its infectious funk and soul-jazz groove. This meticulously crafted 48-page chart, ideal for medium-difficulty ensembles, captures the high-energy spirit of the original while showcasing Taylor's masterful scoring. The arrangement features a driving, straight-eighth note rhythmic feel, characterized by syncopated brass figures and a locked-in rhythm section that propels the piece forward. Harmonically, it embraces the soulful voicings and blues-inflected melodies synonymous with the genre. This arrangement is perfectly suited for a wide range of performance contexts, from high school and collegiate jazz ensembles to professional big bands seeking an audience-pleasing showstopper for festivals, concerts, and club dates. Taylor’s arrangement of "Pick Up The Pieces" is designed for maximum impact and musicality. It includes dedicated solo sections, offering opportunities for improvisation over the iconic chord changes, typically for tenor saxophone and trumpet, though adaptable to other instruments.