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Kenton had many hits over the years, and this very creative arrangement by Pete was one of them. A great Latin setting with that unforgettable trombone lick in the shout chorus. There is room at the e...

Johnny Richards at his best! A very playable chart without a lot of range concerns for brass. A bass trombone feature from beginning to end, in a Latin and a Swing feel. This chart is recorded on the...

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on 'Live at Brigham Young University,' this may well be Willie's best chart done for Stan. Maiden uses a latin feel, the lush sound of the trombones and saxoph...

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on 'Back To Balboa' (Capitol)

This is a gorgeous feature for tenor saxophone (there is also a piano solo). Sensuous, warm, lush ..... all those good things. Set in a slow bossa-nova style, this lyrical piece will please your playe...

A medium latin groove setting for a marvelous trombone solo on the melody. Room to improvise for the soloist leads to a great, swinging shout section before returning to the latin feel and a beautiful...

As recorded on 'Tonight Show Band, Vol. 2' (Amherst), this chart won a Grammy for best big band arrangement. Holman took this great standard, put it in 3/4, and wrote scintillating counter lines that...

If you know 'The First Circle' or 'Minuano,' then you'll have some sense of what this incredible composition is all about. The chart is almost 700 measures long, and it contains all of the elements th...

This fantastic samba has it all! It's written in an extended blues format and features an a capella ensemble, lots of space for solos and a high-flying sax soli.

Here's a monumental extended work for jazz ensemble that features a tight samba head but goes through a variety of sections including half-time funk, fast straight-ahead jazz and some fearsome ensembl...

Your band will sound its best on this very fresh, full-bodied bossa original. Its inventive harmonic pattern and striking contrasts will make it a favorite with you band and your audience.

Here's a relaxed, free-spirited chart written in a latin/calypso groove. Opens with a tasty a capella brass ensemble and features a solo vamp section that's open for all players. Great fun to play!

This exuberant jazz samba contains plenty of solo space and lots of dynamic and rhythmic contrasts. Your band will really enjoy performing this powerful, melodic chart!

This bright and powerful samba makes a super chart for jazz ensemble. Catch the incredible soft shout chorus which then builds in intensity right to the end.

Commissioned by the NAJE, this outstanding bossa/ballad is a perfect showcase for your alto sax soloist.

The hot latin-fusion feel of this chart clearly makes it one of the best in years! Features flugel/trumpet soloist.

Effectively presents the exciting Samba sound to young players. Ole!

Exciting Latin and rock elements are skillfully combined in this powerful chart that's truly impressive in performance.

After a slow and powerful introduction, this vibrant new chart moves into an infectious calypso-samba feel. Later there's an imaginative 'stop-time' section and a solid unison ensemble.

Here's a very fresh and imaginative new composition written in 3/4 time. The main section features a rich blend of instrument colors and interesting lines. Later there's a contrasting Latin 'montuno'...

Here's a very creative Latin/jazz chart that's impressive without being difficult to play. It's a perfect choice for any festival or concert performance.

This great chart from Jeff Taylor is an exciting combination of Latin and jazz styles. Plenty of strong unison lines make it easy to learn and highly effective!

Fiery Latin rhythms, a driving groove, and a variety of textures all add up to a solid, exciting addition to your jazz library. Very impressive!

Driving rhythms and fresh colors abound in this bright samba that works exceptionally well with a wide range of groups.