Cinema Paradiso (with Solo Flugelhorn Feature) (arr. Mark Taylor): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Mark Taylor
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK01361697
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Morricone's memorable movie theme has been recordedby artists ranging from trumpeter Chris Botti to violinist Joshua Bell. Here is a beautiful setting for young jazz ensembles featuring a flugelhorn soloist in a Latin ballad style. Perfect as a change of pace for any program festival.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01361697
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About the Arranger: Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor has built a reputation as one of the most prolific and musically thoughtful arrangers writing for jazz education today. His work across all ensemble sizes demonstrates a deep understanding of pedagogical needs without sacrificing musical substance or sophistication.
Why we love this
Taylor's treatment captures the wistful, introspective quality that makes this theme so enduring while keeping the ensemble writing accessible. The flugelhorn feature gives your soloist a chance to shine on an instrument that commands attention without the volume demands of trumpet, and the Latin ballad groove provides a refreshing contrast to typical swing fare.
What to expect
Nostalgic and introspective, with the warmth of a Latin ballad underscoring the theme's cinematic quality. The flugelhorn draws out the melody's emotional core, creating an arrangement that feels both refined and intimate.
Who it's for
Young jazz ensembles with an intermediate flugelhorn soloist looking to expand beyond traditional swing repertoire. Directors seeking material that builds musicianship while offering a sophisticated sound at a manageable difficulty level.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the flugelhorn soloist slightly above the section work, especially during the softer passages. The warm tone of the instrument carries naturally, so resist the urge to push the ensemble underneath.
- Establish a relaxed, breathing quality in the Latin feel rather than a rigid pulse. Let the rhythm section settle the groove before the melody enters.
- Shape the solo with rubato at key moments. This arrangement invites expressive phrasing, particularly around the theme's most memorable intervals.
- Bring out the harmonic movement in the comping voices. The chord voicings support the soloist's contour, so clarity in the accompaniment deepens the overall effect.
How to use it
Place this alongside your up-tempo jazz standards as a ballad feature that showcases your ensemble's sensitivity and your soloist's maturity. It reads beautifully in concert settings where you want to shift emotional gears without leaving the jazz idiom.
Skills your students will build
- Comping and harmonic accompaniment in Latin ballad style
- Solo phrasing and rubato in a feature context
- Reading and responding to dynamic and tonal nuance
- Latin rhythm section coordination and lock
- Balancing solo voice against ensemble texture