Ensembles

One of the earliest examples of the fusion of Afro-Cuban elements into jazz, Dizzy Gillespie's classic composition is updated here for the Little Big Band format from Mike Tomaro's popular big band ch...

Reminiscent of the music Mark Taylor wrote for the Stan Kenton Orchestra, this fiery showpiece features a churning Afro-Cuban groove alternating with sections in swing. Small group scoring is contrast...

Written as a solo vehicle for tenor sax, Mark has created a marvelous setting on this Hoagy Carmichael standard using a sensuous slow Latin groove. Very effective!

This well-know Latin standard is a perfect change of pace for a jazz concert. Carefully notated for beginning groups, this is a great introduction to Latin style. Full length recording included.

Composed by jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, and arranged here by Latin master Michael Mossman, this appealing chart features a comfortable cha-cha groove, a distinctive harmonic progression, and a tunefu...

Mark uses a light samba feel to craft a marvelous setting of this Charlier Parker standard for the little big band format. Perfectly scored tutti ensemble figures are contrasted with feature spots for...

Composed in the early 1960s, this marvelous bossa nova may not be as well known as some, but is no less attractive, especially arranged here for young bands by Terry White. A brief duet of trumpet and...

In den geschickten Händen des Arrangeurs Michael Mossman fühlt sich dieser Irving Berlin-Klassiker als Mambo zu Hause! Mit einigen harmonischen Falten und einer großartigen Mischung aus verschiedenen...

Der Bolero ist Kubas Version der Ballade, und diese wunderschöne, berührende Melodie mit üppiger Instrumentierung bietet Ihrer Band und besonders dem Altsaxophon die Gelegenheit, sich von der gefühlvo...

1st Trpt. written top note: Db3 Es ist schon Tradition, dass der berühmte Walzer von Johann Strauss jedes Jahr beim Neujahrskonzert von den Wiener Philharmoniker gespielt wird. Hier eine Big Band Vers...

There's nothing like a good Latin tune for starting a conga line, and there's nothing like being at the front of that line. That's what Front of the Train is all about: a simple melody and a catchy be...

no one else is writing Latin tunes that are this good! (3:55)

no one else is writing Latin tunes that are this good! (3:55)

Der Mambo ist heiß! El Rey del Mambo (Der König des Mambo), Victor Lopez, hat es wieder getan - im großen Stil. Der gebürtige Kubaner kennt die lateinamerikanische Musik - die Essenz, das Gefühl und v...

Der Mambo ist heiß! El Rey del Mambo (Der König des Mambo), Victor Lopez, hat es wieder getan - im großen Stil. Der gebürtige Kubaner kennt die lateinamerikanische Musik - die Essenz, das Gefühl und v...

Here's a super Latin chart for your first-year players. A driving rhythm keeps the energy going top to bottom on this Carl Strommen original. The piano sets things up in the intro, and the cowbell bui...

Here's a super Latin chart for your first-year players. A driving rhythm keeps the energy going top to bottom on this Carl Strommen original. The piano sets things up in the intro, and the cowbell bui...

Here's a super Latin chart for your first-year players. A driving rhythm keeps the energy going top to bottom on this Carl Strommen original. The piano sets things up in the intro, and the cowbell bui...

Kubanische Aufregung von Victor Lopez! Hier ist ein Original mit Herz und Seele - eine wunderschöne, eindringliche Melodie und das ganze Latin-Ambiente, das Sie von Victor Lopez erwarten. A Night in H...

Kubanische Aufregung von Victor Lopez! Hier ist ein Original mit Herz und Seele - eine wunderschöne, eindringliche Melodie und das ganze Latin-Ambiente, das Sie von Victor Lopez erwarten. A Night in H...

Kubanische Aufregung von Victor Lopez! Hier ist ein Original mit Herz und Seele - eine wunderschöne, eindringliche Melodie und das ganze Latin-Ambiente, das Sie von Victor Lopez erwarten. A Night in H...

Arranger/composer Bob Mintzer adds brand new life to this dynamic jazz swing tune, as recorded on his recent Grammy winning CD Homage to Count Basie. The bossa nova treatment serves as a perfect blend...

Arranger/composer Bob Mintzer adds brand new life to this dynamic jazz swing tune, as recorded on his recent Grammy winning CD Homage to Count Basie. The bossa nova treatment serves as a perfect blend...

Warner Bros. Jazz presents the Jazz Beginnings Series .This is a new series designed for very basic jazz ensemble playing using limited ranges, rhythms and flexible instrumentation and it parallels be...

Warner Bros. Jazz presents the Jazz Beginnings Series .This is a new series designed for very basic jazz ensemble playing using limited ranges, rhythms and flexible instrumentation and it parallels be...