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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...

Few holiday songs have the staying power and popularity of this familiar tune, known primarily from the recordings by Perry Como in the 1950s, but also the Carpenters in 1984. Here is a lush and easy-...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Rumba is one of the most iconic and infectious forms of Afro-Cuban music, and this incendiary chart packs an intense punch on both ends of an elegant and era-nostalgic woodwind feature. As always,...

Never has there been a version of this Sonny Rollins classic in an arrangement this easy! With ample use of unison lines, a moderate tempo and careful scoring, this one will really cook with young pla...

Here is a good example of creative arranging using very limited technical demands. Michael has taken this familiar standard and converted it into a smooth-sounding Latin chart. A trumpet/alto duet sta...

Featuring a relaxed Latin style, this easy arrangement for young players is comfortably scored for every section. Everyone gets a chance to play interesting parts, plus there are solo sections for any...

One of the most recognizable of all Duke Ellington's tunes, this distinctive composition combines the styles of Latin and big band jazz. Here's a marvelous arrangement playable by beginning groups.

One of the most recognizable of all Duke Ellington's tunes, this distinctive composition combines the styles of Latin and big band jazz. Here's a marvelous arrangement playable by beginning groups.

Stan Kenton's signature version is probably the best-known treatment of this Spanish classic. Mike's easy arrangement draws upon this version while keeping the ranges and rhythms well within the reach...

Roger has given this standards a new shine with contemporary harmonies and an easy rock ballad feel. Fresh!

Recorded most recently by Michael Bublé, here is a smooth arrangement of this appealing Latin tune for vocal soloist (or tenor sax). The instrumental section features the saxes answered by the brass....

A fiery and imaginative arrangement of this classic tune that demands attention from beginning to end. A great way to showcase your entire band!

Eine der bekanntesten Latin-Melodien überhaupt. Jerrys Arrangement zeichnet sich durch schöne Sektionen und kurze Schlagzeugsoli aus. Die Bridge wird vom Saxophon im Wechselspiel mit den Blechbläsern...

Originally written for the Stan Kenton Orchestra and featured on the new Mark Taylor/Steve Fidyk Big Band recording A Perfect Match (heard here), this is a challenging yet rewarding samba for mature b...