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A tasty bossa nova which moves quickly to a double-time samba feel. Solo trumpet, combined with an excellent trombone soli and polished en semble writing, makes this an ideal contest piece.

A moderate bossa nova with lots of appeal, 'Latinova' includes a written piano solo and an ad lib solo section which can be performed by either trumpet or trombone(written solo suggestions are include...

Featuring an alto sax/trumpet duet, 'Calypso Bob' is a delightful calypso tune with a strong island groove. Ranges are reasonable and while there are plenty of challenges for the horns and rhythm sect...

A fiery up-tempo salsa chart with lots of unison ensemble lines. The open solo section uses one minor pentatonic scale that will make the young improviser sound like a pro. Break out the Latin hand pe...

With a catchy melody, jazzy call-and-response licks, and a fun Latin feel, 'Hop, Skip 'Nda Jump' really 'bounces' off the page. It initially features the 1st trumpet, and alto then adds in the rest of...

'Spring Break' is a classic samba/bossa tune, perfect tune for young jazz musicians. With an exciting melody and an accessible solo section, 'Spring Break' invites your listeners to join you on the be...

John Berry brings a contemporary Latin flavor to this huge Barry Manilow hit from the 70s. This chart features solos for trumpet and/or alto sax and some fresh harmonic twists.

With flowing melodies and a light bossa feel, Mark's arrangement of this standard is a wonderful feature for flugelhorn. The solo section includes a written sample, and the ensemble voicings and harmo...

This pop favorite from the 60's has enjoyed continued popularity and has been recorded by countless artists, most recently by Diana Krall. John Berry's smooth Latin version will sound great with young...

Mark has taken this Irving Berlin favorite and crafted a marvelous setting for solo flugelhorn using a unique 3/4 samba feel. Beautifully supported by the ensemble, and all of the solo part is written...

From the show Golden Boy, this jazz standard composed by Charles Strouse is tastefully arranged by Rick Stitzel in a Latin ballad style with a bossa/bolero feel. There is plenty of full ensemble playi...

Feature your tenor sax soloist in a very comfortable and smooth-sounding range with this soft bossa style arrangement of Cole Porter's standard. Well-styled ensemble writing combined with the soloist...

Using a nice mix of small group playing contrasted with full ensemble sections, here is a very playable chart on this distinctive Monk standard. An alto/trumpet duet starts things off, followed by a s...

Although Jobim penned a wealth of great Latin tunes, this standard is unquestionably one of his best. Paul Murtha's smooth and silky chart alternates between the saxes and trumpets on the melody with...

Smooth bossa nova sophistication describe this classy chart. With its lyrical melodic style and terrific-sounding band accompaniment, this is truly a standout feature for a vocal soloist.

It's not very often that you see the name Mozart appears on a jazz chart! Mark Taylor cranks up the creative juices as he features a light samba groove on a familiar classical theme. Slipping into a s...

This classic hit from Carole King is arranged here in a light cha-cha style and features an alto sax soloist. Nice change of pace for concert or festival.

This classic hit from Carole King is arranged here in a light cha-cha style and features an alto sax soloist. Nice change of pace for concert or festival.

Plenty of solid tutti ensemble scoring is featured in this arrangement for small group of Sonny Rollins' familiar Latin standard. The solo section can be opened up for any player, and a tasty unison e...

This Latin favorite has received renewed attention thanks to a recording by Michael Bublé. Here is a version for younger players that gives all sections a chance to shine. Includes brief solos for tru...

Everyone knows the familiar version recorded in the late '50s by the Champs, but here is a unique arrangement for jazz ensemble in a salsa style that's sure to be a treat for players and listeners ali...

Here is something unique and fresh-sounding for your holiday concert. Mark has taken this familiar carol and crafted it as a light bossa with creative harmonies and lush scoring. A tenor/trumpet duet...

This is NOT the '60s pop hit recorded by Bobby Vee, but the classic jazz standard recorded by luminaries such as John Coltrane, Paul Desmond, and Horace Silver (and originally the theme song of the 19...