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Jazz Ensemble (Score & Parts) - Grade 5
SKU: HL.34307010
By Stan Kenton. By Mark Taylor. Arranged by Mark Taylor. Professional Editions-Jazz Ens. Big Band, Jazz, Latin. Softcover. 84 pages. Hal Leonard #14500. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.34307010).UPC: 073999378887. 9.0x12.0x0.262 inches.
Originally written for the Stan Kenton Orchestra and featured on the new Mark Taylor/Steve Fidyk Big Band recording “A Perfect Match” (heard here), this is a challenging yet rewarding samba for mature bands. Primarily a feature for flugelhorn and trombone, the full ensemble answers with hot unison lines and screaming punches. This one demands attention!
- Granada Smoothie
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Based on 4 Reviews
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Anonymous
December 17, 2025
A Demanding, Rewarding Big Band Chart
This Stan Kenton classic, arranged by Mark Taylor, is a solid choice for a professional jazz ensemble gig looking for a challenge. At Grade 5, it requires attention, but the payoff is a hot Latin samba. The 84-page score and parts are clearly laid out, and the ensemble writing with unison lines and punches is top-notch. I'd expect accurate chord symbols for the rhythm section, making it gig-ready for serious players.
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Emily S.
December 16, 2025
Insightful Big Band Arrangement
While primarily a jazz ensemble piece, this Grade 5 "Granada Smoothie" score by Mark Taylor offers fantastic insight into big band texture. The piano part supports the rhythmic and harmonic drive of the ensemble, rather than doubling the melody directly. The overall arrangement is brilliant, with challenging flugelhorn and trombone features, making it a valuable study for understanding complex jazz voicings and ensemble balance.
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Sarah M.
December 16, 2025
Excellent for Advanced Jazz Ensembles
This Grade 5 Mark Taylor arrangement of Stan Kenton's "Granada Smoothie" is a superb educational tool for mature high school or college jazz bands. The clear engraving by Hal Leonard makes it easy to read, crucial for teaching complex syncopated rhythms found in this challenging samba. It features great parts for flugelhorn and trombone, offering students rewarding solo and section work within a professional big band context.
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Anonymous
December 15, 2025
Feel Like a Pro with This Stan Kenton Samba!
As an adult learner playing in a community big band, this Grade 5 "Granada Smoothie" is a fantastic, challenging piece. It's so exciting to play a Stan Kenton classic arranged by Mark Taylor. It's a demanding samba, but the thrill of locking into those hot unison lines with the ensemble and feeling like the recording is incredibly rewarding. Definitely for the advanced hobbyist seeking a serious challenge!
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