This calypso flavored composition from Sonny Rollins may not be as well-known as his St. Thomas,  however Duke of Iron  is a distinctive and marvelous tune in its own right.

Every band needs a good funk chart to add to its festival or concert repertoire and Mr. Funkyman!  from Mark Taylor is sure to fit the bill. Using a moderate tempo, the rhythm section churns

Mark Taylor uses a mix of small group playing contrasted with full ensemble passages in this early composition from jazz master Wayne Shorter. After a solo section featuring alto sax then trombone, a

This Brazilian favorite from the 1960s has been recorded by a variety of artists including composer Edu Lobo, Astrud Gilberto, Sergio Mendez, and Woody Herman. The appealing style lends itself here to a