Until I Met You (Corner Pocket) (arr. Mark Taylor): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Freddie Green / Arranged by Mark Taylor
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK01209994
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One of the classic arrangements from the Count Basie Orchestra is adapted for younger bands in this authentic-sounding version by Mark Taylor. The signature piano intro is scored for trumpets in mutes and all the familiar ensemble passages are included. There are brief solos for trumpet and tenor before the well-known shout chorus closes it out. A must for all bands.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01209994
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About the Artist: Freddie Green
Freddie Green defined the rhythm guitar in big band jazz, shaping the sound of the Count Basie Orchestra for nearly fifty years. His comping style was so seamless and swinging that many listeners never consciously heard him, yet his propulsive, perfectly voiced chords anchored every arrangement. Green's approach to rhythm section work became the gold standard that influenced generations of jazz guitarists.
Why we love this
Mark Taylor's adaptation preserves every essential element of the Basie sound while making it genuinely playable for Grade 3 ensembles. The piano intro scored for muted trumpets gives your young players an iconic moment to execute with style, and the solo passages provide meaningful opportunities without overwhelming less experienced improvisers. This arrangement delivers authentic swing feel and sophisticated voicings without sacrificing accessibility.
What to expect
Sophisticated and swinging in the best Basie tradition. The muted trumpet intro creates an intimate, inside-the-band atmosphere before the full ensemble steps in with driving confidence and warm blues-tinged harmonies.
Who it's for
Young jazz ensembles ready to tackle authentic big band repertoire without drowning in technical complexity. Directors looking for a piece that teaches swing phrasing, ensemble cohesion, and jazz history in a single, genuinely fun arrangement.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the muted trumpet intro carefully; these voices should sit as a unified texture rather than individual melodic lines competing for attention.
- Lock the rhythm section into a relaxed, behind-the-beat pocket. The groove is the foundation that lets soloists breathe.
- Shape the shout chorus with gradual dynamic buildup. Resist playing loudly from the first chorus entrance; save your strongest volume for the final statement.
How to use it
Pair this with other Taylor big band adaptations to build a jazz concert focused on classic repertoire. It works beautifully mid-program as a change of pace after a standard or as the closer if you want to send audiences out with genuine swing and smiles.
Skills your students will build
- Swing phrasing and behind-the-beat articulation
- Reading and performing muted brass sonorities
- Basic jazz improvisation over blues and standard changes
- Ensemble balance and listening within a big band texture
- Interpreting lead sheets and chord symbols