Ensembles

Based on the traditional 'God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,' this samba treatment cooks. After a short chorale intro, the samba rhythm kicks in either cut time or bright-four groove. Written-out solos are...

Yes, the title is 'The Flying Monkeys.' The groove is solid at 156 BPM: a Latin groove with optional percussion and vibes, two solo sections with written solos provided for any instrument, a big modul...

A Day in the Life of a Fool (Manha de Carnaval)' arranged by Terry White is a bossa nova groove - but not just any bossa - this one stands above the rest. Superb harmonies, nice voicings, a nice sax s...

An easy-to-play Latin bossa with everything written out for the rhythm section and no individual solos. The tempo is around 148 BPM with very accessible brass ranges and plenty of optional parts to in...

Finally an easy version of this classic! Played with a swing feel around 144 BPM with a written-out alto solo, trumpet 1 range to written F top line, this easy to play crowd pleaser will be a hit. It'...

Funky! Gordon Goodwin is the hottest writer on the scene today. The Big Phat Band is modern, hip, exciting, fresh, and captivating to listen to - and here is the real thing as performed/recorded by th...

Here is another one of Johnny Richards' great latin tunes as written for the Stan Kenton Orchestra. This lilting 5/4 chart has a great groove and amazing ensemble writing, with solo space for alto, tr...

The title refers to the somewhat 'mystical' style of the opening of this wonderful and fun-filled chart. After the opening, and a couple of screams of terror from the band, the piece settles into a re...

This version is edited to be played with only 8 brass and a standard saxophone section. As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on 'Live at Brigham Young University', this is the thrilling latin Stan...

Finally ... the definitive version of this magnificent music. The third of seven movements published by Sierra Music. The original score of Richards' was the source for this and all the movements of t...

Discovery Jazz - Grade 1.5 Made famous by Harry Belafonte and frequently used in films and television, here is a very easy arrangement of this Latin classic. Includes an optional drums/percussion feat...

Sie erkennen es vielleicht nicht am Titel, aber Libertango ist einer der bekanntesten Tangos der Welt. Dieses unverwechselbare Arrangement mit sinnlichen Saxophonlinien und rhythmischen Interpunktione...

As always, Bob Lowden's charts present the player with something that is fun to play. This is certainly no exception. No solos in this nice Latin piece.

This is a tuneful bright samba that can be a 'cooker' for less experienced bands. No technical problems, trumpets to a written G, solos for Tenor and Trumpet, and even playable by a limited instrument...

This fine light samba makes an excellent concert feature for developing stage bands. Includes a short trumpet solo and detailed rhythmic section parts.

Latin excitement is the name of the game, and this showstopper from Jim Swearingen will make an effective highlight for your trumpet soloist as it powers its way to a dynamic finish. LOTS OF FUN!

Terrific latin rock chart for young jazz groups that is sure to be a favorite of students and audiences alike! Help your young players get in the groove! CAN'T BE BEAT!

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...

Very nice latin tune with a definite salsa feel. Features a small combo at the start and then builds with the addition of the whole ensemble.