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This laidback cha-cha will cool off any program with its smooth groove and infectious melody. A written solo for first tenor is provided, but in his score notes Mike gives directors the option of exte...

An irresistible cha-cha rhythm starts in the opening bar and never lets up in this great Latin tune at the medium easy level. The open written or ad lib solo section utilizes the two-chord vamp popula...

Commissioned by the Immokalee High School Jazz Ensemble in Naples (FL), the burning Latin feel of this tune will ignite any program. With ensemble and melodic lines in all parts and an open solo secti...

From the opening notes to the final chord, this burning, medium-easy Latin chart bristles with excitement. The combination of a strong melody and plenty of full ensemble work make it an ideal opener o...

Commissioned by the Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, this solid Latin composition will be a welcome addition to any medium advanced level library. The lyrical melody and full shout chor...

This new medium advanced chart was commissioned by the Illinois Music Educator's Association for the 2008 Illinois All-State Jazz Ensemble. The straight 8th Latin jazz feel provides a perfect setting...

This Salsa chart is an electrifying addition to the Doug Beach catalog. Commissioned by Robert Blazek's Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage, Illinois, the fiery rhythm section groove provides the foundation...

Mike Tomaro has created one of the most interesting charts in recent years with this new medium advanced work that alternates between a Brazilian samba and a funk style. A strong melodic statement, an...

Commissioned by the Augustana College Jazz Ensemble in Sioux Falls (SD), this exciting Latin outing will provide a wonderful change up on your next program. A trumpet solo early in the chart and an op...

Ein schwungvoller Salsa komponiert von Greg Yasinitsky.

A driving Salsa chart with lots of intensity that just doesn't let up! A short alto sax/trumpet duet is featured along with plenty of unison sax and brass lines. An ad lib' or 'as is' solo is provided...

Here's a suave Latin tune designed to feature your tenor sax and trombone soloists. A memorable melody is supported by sophisticated, yet accessible harmonic motives throughout. Authentic Latin device...

Try this bright Latin chart for developing groups featuring solos for piano, and the 'two cats' alluded to in the title - namely alto saxophone and trumpet. Even if you use the minimum instrumentation...

Kendor continues its tradition of publishing accessible jazz charts that have integrity and style with this selection for developing groups set in a bright Latin feel. The introduction played by piano...

We welcome California jazz educator Mike Dana to the Kendor family of writers with this spirited Latin original for developing groups. Containing reasonable ranges and rhythmic figures, plus an exciti...

This irresistible Latin rock original has a happy attitude that's sure to catch the ears of developing jazz stars. The trumpet section is featured, and solos are provided for trumpet and tenor saxopho...

Continuing with his great contributions to literature for developing jazz groups, Les Sabina brings us this catchy samba designed to give students a firm grasp of the exciting music of Brazil. The smo...

Here's an accessible original utilizing a variety of common calypso rhythmic figures. It includes a tuneful melody and is playable by as few as 9 players and expandable to full big band instrumentatio...

Commissioned by the 2006 First Jazz Ensemble at the Melbourne Youth Summer Music School in Australia, this Latin original for advancing groups is sure to have your audience tapping their feet. In his...

This Latin rock piece for advancing groups is set in a Carlos Santana style, played with a gentle, yet driving beat - similar to Brazilian music. Mellow Latin percussion instruments (congas, shaker, t...

Here's an exciting new samba chart for advancing groups that is sure to put a smile on everyone's face. It features beautiful harmonies, interesting counterpoint and lyricism. Everyone gets to dig int...

This samba for advancing groups works well as an opener or closer at any time of year! With an interesting hook, a compelling melody, sophisticated harmonies, and a choice of soloists, it truly is for...

Recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the CD 'Old School - New Lessons' (MCG Jazz), this inventive original for proficient groups takes the Latin guaguanco rhythm to an entirely new destination. Thi...