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This original for proficient groups is a sure bet for getting your audiences and judges engaged. Effective salsa rhythms are utilized throughout and the brass ranges are moderate. Duration 5:00.

This cha cha for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to My Little Suede Shoes by Charlie Parker, and is a great chart to introduce the authentic Latin style! The solo section is written out...

This medium-fast bossa for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Blue Bossa by Kenny Dorham. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assi...

This fresh setting of Ellington's immortal standard gives it a unique salsa twist! Though the vocalist (or tenor sax) is the primary feature, this chart showcases the whole band's ability to establish...

As with all charts in the Chili Pepper series, this one has an infectious Latin groove, rhythmic excitement and a strong melody. A definite winner on any program! Scored for 4 horns with rhythm sectio...

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 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 contemporary Latin original for developing groups will showcase your band's ability to generate excitement, while also including some subtle musical effects. The rhythm section's driving groove w...

Commissioned by the Missouri Unit of the International Association for Jazz Education for the 2006 Missouri All-State Jazz Ensemble, this authentic Latin original for advancing groups is truly a shows...

This bright samba is the perfect high-energy choice for advancing groups! It takes its name from a popular destination on the west coast of Mexico, where visitors and inhabitants of that city enjoy a...

Penned by Brazilian songwriter Antonio Carlos Jobim in 1959, this famous bossa nova became a runaway American hit when sax artist Stan Getz and guitarist Charlie Byrd recorded it for their 1962 album...

This setting of La Paloma by Sebastian Yradier features your flute ensemble in a warm and delicate register, emulating the sweet Spanish countryside which inspired the original piece. This grade 4 edi...

This high energy, fun samba is full of exciting rhythmic drive. Written for 10 players, accessible and powerful mallet parts, special effects and plenty of room for improvisation, makes this grade 4 a...

This octet for common instruments features a serene, enchanted, harmonized Spanish melody in a beguine style. Rhythms are limited to quarter, eighth, sixteenth and simple syncopations which are perfec...

Great for teaching rhythmic precision and ensemble balance, this popular Latin number issued by Kendor over 35 years ago features knee slapping, finger snapping and hand clapping sounds for four music...

Written in response to the remarkable success we continue to have with our other body percussion editions, this new theme incorporates hand clapping, thigh/tummy patting, and foot tapping in imitative...

36 Etüden in allen Dur-Tonarten und einigen der gebräuchlichsten Moll-Tonarten.

These short-themed individual sounding etudes represent positive attributes for guiding a great life. Derived from a single compositional device or scale source, some of the exercises may transpose th...

This 82-page presentation of exercises in all major and minor keys prepares students for complete technical mastery of the instrument. The entire range of the saxophone is used in order to strengthen...

This book by saxophonist Denis DiBlasio contains two sections: chromatic etudes and sound patterns. The 5 etudes explore the chromatic scale, and it is encouraged to experiment with interpretation. Th...

This 79-page book is the result of Roy Burns' incredible career covering more than 60 years as a first-class drummer with Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, The Merv Griffin Show, etc. and as a highly succe...

This updated version of the 1930's standard swings from start to finish! Alternating sax and brass solis provide the vocalist with good support early on, and an all-out shout at the end will bring the...

Originally written for the Sammy Nestico 'Dark Orchid' recording and later reprised on 'A Portrait Of Sammy,' this classic swing tune gives all of the solo work to piano -- first in the opening 48 bar...

Vocal or Tenor Saxophone Solo