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Emulating the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim and Eliane Elias, this light and breezy samba is an ideal change-of-pace choice for your next program. With a title that means 'lovely' in Portuguese, it fe...

Here is the perfect change up chart for your next program. The even eighth note groove creates the setting for the haunting melody and some wonderful ensemble work. An open solo section rounds out the...

Featuring a compelling mambo groove and a memorable melody, this will be great fun for medium-level bands and a big hit with audiences. Written in an authentic 3-2 clave, sheets with chord changes and...

The rubato introduction is the calm before the storm before this chart breaks into a burning samba groove. Crisp ensemble work keeps the excitement level high throughout, and written or ad lib solos f...

Commissioned by the Sioux Falls (SD) Middle School All City Jazz Band and the Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Society, this medium level chart is the perfect choice for your next concert or festival. As th...

A solid rhythmic fanfare sets the mood for this burning samba. As the title suggests, the rhythmic pattern throughout mirrors the Morse code distress signal of 3 shorts, 3 longs and 3 shorts. An infec...

With an infectious Latin groove, hip voicings, and a strong melody, Walking Taco is sure to be a hit on any concert. Scored at the medium level, the open solo section (written or ad lib) provides plen...

Originally written in 1920 by Tom Delaney, and recorded over the years by Bix Beiderbecke, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band and many others, this medium-advanced swing/Latin setting commissioned by IM...

Commissioned by the jazz division of the Illinois Music Education Association for the 2021 Illinois All-State Honors Jazz Band, this Kris Berg chart will be an exciting addition to any library. With f...

This exciting samba features a lyrical melody, abundant ensemble work and plenty of room for your soloists to stretch out. Perfect for medium advanced groups, it features alto saxophone and trumpet so...

'Foo Birds Of A Feather' ist eine Auftragskomposition der Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association für das'2016 All State Jazz Ensemble' und ermöglicht eine Menge zu lernen. Die Kombi...

As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on their album of the same name, this bright samba for better bands assigns the main solos to tenor and bari sax, with the option of adding trumpet to the solo...

features Trombone or Flugelhorn

As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on Incredible Journey, this upbeat tune puts the whole band through its paces over repetitive Latin rhythms. Alto sax, piano and drums are the designated solois...

Commissioned by the New Trier (IL) High School Jazz Ensemble directed by James Warrick, this colorful chart starts off with a slow, dreamy intro, transitions to an upbeat straight-8ths statement of th...

This musical journey through Miami's Little Havana for developing groups is a cha-cha that contains authentic, yet accessible, rhythms coupled with a strong melody supported by Latin harmonies and sol...

This very accessible Latin chart is an original written in the bossa-nova style. It employs a tuneful melody supported by a sophisticated chord progression and solid orchestration. Scored with a thoro...

Translated to 'How's it going?', this bright, energetic Latin chart for developing groups includes an open solo section (written or ad lib) for any soloist, with solo sheets provided in all keys along...

Standard jazz ensemble (Kendor Konvertible for 9-17 players) plus opt.flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes. The catchy groove in this original will have your audiences tapping their feet while offe...

Here's a fun and accessible original to acclimate your big band to the bossa nova style. Composed especially for developing groups, the chart features a memorable melody and an irresistible groove thr...

Here's a great new chart with a catchy montuno groove. You'll find plenty of helpful articulations and notated rhythm parts, and the composer offers detailed rehearsal suggestions designed to streamli...

You'll definitely want to add this terrific Latin chart to your library for developing groups. The hard-driving groove will energize your band as it navigates through smooth melodies and a catchy osti...

The title is perfect for the cool, laidback feel of this bossa nova original for advancing groups. Melodic motives are assigned to the full ensemble and to various sections of the band. Written or ad...

Standard jazz ensemble, opt. flute. Scored in a bright Latin style, this engaging original is designed to make advancing jazz ensembles sound their very best. For optimum results in achieving a stylis...

El Tigre is composed in the songo style, which is frequently heard in salsa music. The memorable winding melodies and sturdy harmonies are supported by the effective and constantly active rhythm secti...