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4 Tango for Jam JamZachary Smith. Tango for
Jam Jam is an accessible and captivating tango sure
to be a hit at any concert. The tempo is around 120
bpm, and the chart has a written alto sax solo along
with lots of built-in energy - and most importantly, it's
fun to play! Young groups will enjoy this one that's
also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. You'll think you're in Argentina!
10593745 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
What's Cookin'Victor Lopez. Here's what's
cookin'... a Latin/rock chart with a cool melody!
Victor Lopez keeps the groove simmering
throughout this fun chart. Very easy brass ranges,
plenty of optional/alternate parts, and a versatile
written solo section so all, some, or one player
can solo. Your band will sound great and have fun
playing this chart... and learn basic jazz articulation
too! Highly recommended! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10092952 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l You Ain't the Bossa MeCharles Booker. Let
this chart be the first bossa nova you put in front of
your beginning jazz ensemble. It's easy to play yet
captures all the Brazilian character of this key Latin
style. The tempo is relaxed at about 120 bpm, and
the melody is carried at first by a small group of alto
1, guitar and/or vibes. Suggested solos are included
for alto sax 1 or 2, and optional parts are included
for expanded instrumentations. This is a great way
to teach this important style!
10580161 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Latin
Easy
n All the Things You AreJerome Kern/arr.
Michael Sweeney. Definitely one of Jerome Kern's
best offerings! This easy arrangement by premier
arranger, Michael Sweeney, features a moderate
Latin groove with alternating swing sections. This is
an outstanding chart for young groups!
2249761 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n AngelWes Montgomery/arr. Les Sabina. Here's
a Wes Montgomery bossa/rock tune that grooves
along at around 145 bpm with the melody line
played by tenor 1 and trumpet 2. With very playable
ensemble sections and hits, this is a great vehicle
for teaching style and ensemble cohesiveness. The
solos are written or ad lib for tenor sax and piano,
the lead trumpet range is to written E top space,
and optional parts are included for vibes, flute,
clarinet and more. This one is accessible, solid,
and includes nice contrasts. Angel is one you don't
want to miss!
10513855 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n BarbadosPaul Lee. Barbados is a nice Latin/
rock chart exhibiting a fluid melody accentuated with
some punchy background figures. The next to last
section breaks into a swing style for variety before
returning to Latin/rock for the last chorus. Featuring
a lot of unison lines and solid ensemble writing, this
one is great for younger and developing bands!
10094388 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Besame MuchoConsuelo Velazquez/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Here is an easy version of this Latin favorite,
arranged in a moderate bolero style. Your trombone
section will especially like this, taking the lead on
the statement of the melody.
2472905 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Blue BossaKenny Dorham/arr. Michael Sweeney.
This great jazz standard by Kenny Dorham is now
available in a stylish arrangement for younger jazz
ensembles! Offering both combo sounds and full
ensemble scoring, this will bring out the best in your
band's sound.
2433787 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Brazilarr. Rick Stitzel. From the skilled hands
and inventive mind of Rick Stitzel, here is a classy
yet easy version of this familiar samba. Every
section gets a chance to play the melody at some
point, plus there is a solo section for any saxophone
or flute. Suggested solos and chord/scale sheets in
all keys are included, plus it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations!
10427414 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l Chattin' Some LatinBrad Ciechomski. Here's
a cool Latin chart that sounds like an evening
dance party! Everyone gets a chance to play the
melody at some point, and all will be talking about
this one on the way home from the concert. The
features include an easy grade level, moderate
ranges, notated rhythm section parts, and
open solo sections (suggested or improvised) -
plus it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10607146 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Chili Pepper 101Doug Beach & George
Shutack. You can't go wrong with this one! It's a fun
Latin number with a catchy tune that will have your
audience and your band wanting to hear it again
and again! Whether or not you've already played
one of the previously published Chili Pepper charts,
you'll want to do this one!
2456531 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Cubano ChantRay Bryant/arr. Mike Story. This
is a "gotta-have-it" chart! It's a very catchy Latin
melody scored in a very hip yet playable chart that
is exceptional in every way. This cooker features
nice piano lines echoed by the ensemble, written
solos for tenor sax, trumpet and trombone, easy
ranges and solid writing throughout. You'll love
it! Highly recommended! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentation.
10068306 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n Dawn of the Chili PepperDoug Beach &
George Shutack. At last the origins of the elusive
Chili Pepper are revealed at the easy grade
level! Set in a driving tempo at about 176 bpm,
this exciting chart makes the Chili Pepper spirit
accessible to younger players. The strong melody,
solid ensemble writing and irresistible Latin groove
combine to create a chart that will be a great
favorite for years to come. This accessible chart is
scored for four horns with rhythm section and is
expandable to full big band, has written or ad lib
solos for all, and includes optional parts for flute,
clarinet and horn in F. This is fun, exciting and is a
great teaching tool!
10492371 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n El Taco RockoLarry Neeck. Break out the hot
sauce for this tasty Latin rock chart! It has a super
groove that kids love, an open solos section with
easy suggested solos, modest ranges and well
written rhythm sections parts. A super piece for
young students!
2438976 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Fiesta del TigreMike Story. Check out Mike
Story's excellent Latin chart with an easy bossa
groove. Features include a written-out trumpet
solo, easy brass ranges, and optional parts to
include flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn, tuba, and
vibraphone. It's also playable with optional reduced
instrumentation. The tempo is suggested at about
140 bpm. Majestic, bold, and exciting, it's easy,
well-written and effective for any concert! Highly
recommended!
10355590 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
BEST
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Latin Selections
Easy & Medium-Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
Angel—Wes Montgomery/arr. Les Sabina.
10513855 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 42.00
Cantaloupe Island—
Herbie Hancock/arr. Mike Kamuf.
10028077 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 48.00
Oye Como Va—Tito Puente/arr. Paul Murtha.
2471441 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 40.00
You Are the Sunshine of My Life—
Stevie Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha.
10522946 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 40.00
Pollo Rojo (The Red Chicken)—Les Sabina.
10513873 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 42.00
10513873E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . .E 42.00
Little Sunflower—
Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mike Kamuf.
10093122 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 48.00
Children of Sanchez—
Chuck Mangione/arr. Victor Lopez.
2474240 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 52.00
Running of the Bulls—
Doug Beach & George Shutack.
10093888 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 52.00
10093888E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . .ME 52.00
Land of Make Believe—
Chuck Mangione/arr. Victor Lopez.
2701946 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 52.00
Tiger of San Pedro—
John LaBarbera/arr. Paul Lavender.
2199115 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 45.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Latin • Very Easy & Easy
Each year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases
and choose the cream of the crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice.
You can buy any of these titles with confidence!
Cajun Chili Peppers—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
A strong and happy Latin groove anywhere from 155 to 180 bpm is the foundation of
Cajun Chili Peppers. The chart opens with the drums and the horn sections stating the
opening fanfare followed by safe, full scoring for young jazz bands along with fully-notated
articulations. An optional open solo section with suggested solos is included, however,
improvisation is encouraged. The full ensemble then takes the chart out. This fun original is
playable with as few as five horns and rhythm section on up to full big band with optional
parts included for flute, clarinet and French horn. This perfect teaching and performance
vehicle is highly recommended!
10604629 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
Minnesalsa—Ethan Freier.
Heating up the north woods, Minnesalsa is in a very authentic yet playable salsa groove.
It's harmonically interesting, tuneful and includes clearly notated rhythm section parts
that help students be successful playing this style. This easy-level chart is playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, has moderate ranges, notated rhythm section
parts, and an open solo section with suggested or improvised solos. Don't miss the nice
development section after the solos that begins with drums and trombones and then layers
the other sections back in!
10607150 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Porto Garibaldi—Gregory Yasinitsky.
Written for younger jazz bands, Porto Garibaldi is a fun Bossa Nova with a catchy melody.
It includes written or improvised solos for trumpet and trombone, a unison soli, and an
exciting ensemble chorus. Featuring optional reduced or expanded instrumentations from 9
to 17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart and optional parts for flute, clarinet, F
horn, tuba and vibes. Laying nicely in a 144 bpm groove, this is just like sailing into the Port
of Garibaldi! Highly recommended!
10568024 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)—Antonio Carlos Jobim/arr. John Berry.
Jobim's timeless bossa nova is set here in a very fine arrangement for young jazz players.
The smooth melodies and Latin flavor help make this appealing to players and audiences
alike. The melody is skillfully traded from section to section and no solos are required.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, this is highly effective,
accessible, and not to be missed!
10617914 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Red Sky at Night—Les Sabina.
This fast samba chart for developing groups offers a smooth groove throughout with the
half-note equaling 100 bpm, and includes a written or improvised solo for trombone.
Additional features include plenty of unison writing, comfortable ranges for all, and nice
back and forth exchanges between the saxes and brass. Featuring scoring for 9-17 players,
optional parts are included for flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes.
10595110 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Tango for Jam Jam—Zachary Smith.
Tango for Jam Jam is an accessible and captivating tango sure to be a hit at any concert. The
tempo is around 120 bpm, and the chart has a written alto sax solo along with lots of built-in
energy - and most importantly, it's fun to play! Young groups will enjoy this one that's also
playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. You'll think you're in Argentina!
10593745 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
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