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Set in an easy, modern samba feel, this chart for advancing groups is influenced by the music of Pat Metheny, Kenny Wheeler, and Maria Schneider. Smooth lines and satisfying chord voicings combine to...

This easy-going, feel-good bossa nova is the perfect follow-up to a high energy tune. It contains a combo featuring solo tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone (written solos provided) that "converses" effe...

Emulating the exciting style of Arturo Sandoval and Paquito D'Rivera, this catchy Latin tune for advancing groups alternates between Afro-Cuban and samba grooves. Chord changes for the open solo secti...

Emulating the exciting style of Arturo Sandoval and Paquito D'Rivera, this catchy Latin tune for advancing groups alternates between Afro-Cuban and samba grooves. Chord changes for the open solo secti...

Uniquely scored Mambo style chart allows for the conductor add sections at various times to allow a different performance each time it is played. Get your rhythm section going with congas, bongos, tim...

This beautiful Bossa Nova shows us Thad's sensitive side.

Medium tempo Jazz Samba that captures a tinge of Spain while allowing Jazz elements to shine through. Solo sections are on 2 chord changes (Cm/Db) making for easy soloing.

A light Latin feel with lots of unison and ensemble sections for young players. Solos on the A section of the tune.

A very playable Latin chart that will be a great addition to your concert. Medium tempo with great melodies, hip harmonies and written solos. Easy to play while making your band sound full and rich. I...

This exciting Samba is very playable and very melodic. Great unison lines set up the themes allowing the chart to settle into a distinct groove before the solos. A powerful interlude leads to a strong...

Caribe ist der spanische Name für das Karibische Meer (oder Meer der Antillen). Es ist auch der Name einer der beiden ethnischen Gruppen, die Mittel- und Südamerika bewohnten, als Christoph Kolumbus i...

Uniquely scored Mambo style chart allows for the conductor add sections at various times to allow a different performance each time it is played. Get your rhythm section going with congas, bongos, tim...

Sin Palabras (Without Words) was written for Rich's 'Bad Little Big Band'. Relaxed Latin style. All high notes on the recording are optional and all solos are written out.

A hip Samba with firm roots in both the Blues and Salsa.

This beautiful Bossa Nova shows us Thad's sensitive side.

Medium tempo Jazz Samba that captures a tinge of Spain while allowing Jazz elements to shine through. Solo sections are on 2 chord changes (Cm/Db) making for easy soloing.

This chart captures that island feel of the Caribbean. The simple unison melody is based on the A section of Gershwin's 'I've Got Rhythm'.

This wonderful original composition by Patty Darling adds another great chart to Sierra's Easy To Play series. Set as a medium Latin tune, 'Crystal Cove' is scored with very moderate ranges and playab...

Originally recorded by the North Texas University 2 O'Clock Band, Vern Sielert's arrangement of 'Like Someone In Love' is set in an even-eighths Latin feel. This fresh take on a popular standard featu...

Originally recorded by Cannonball Adderley on his album Domination and inspired by Oliver Nelson, Bob Curnow's adaptation/arrangement of 'Introduction to a Samba' features the alto saxophone and trump...

Dan Haerle has created a very nice, very hip latin chart with a great melody. There is a written-out trumpet solo in this modern, catchy chart. It is surely very playable by most bands and a great sel...

Fred has written a wonderful medium-tempo bossa nova chart with a nice solo exposure for guitar (or piano if no guitar). The piece is very smooth in its effect, with changing textures throughout. All...

Fred wrote this exceptional latin chart to feature tenor saxophone on a written and improvised solo. Once again, the ranges are all very reasonable, and the chart is fresh, interesting and very exciti...

After a slow and powerful introduction, this vibrant new chart moves into an infectious calypso-samba feel. Later there's an imaginative 'stop-time' section and a solid unison ensemble.