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LATIN medium-easy
Caribbean Dance—Victor Lopez. Here's an
exciting and bright samba chart at an accessible
level for developing bands. This chart is packed
with montuno patterns for all sections, a very catchy
melody, and the trumpet 1 range is up to G on top
of the staff. There's also an effective stop-time
section, and the last chorus builds to a great finale.
Optional parts are included for flute, horn in F,
baritone/tenor sax and tuba. It's an interesting and
fun Latin chart and a great choice for your library!
10049707 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Charade—Henry Mancini/arr. Mark Taylor.
Feature your trombone soloist on this unique
and accessible samba setting of Henry Mancini's
popular standard! The soloist alternates with
flowing ensemble passages, and later there's a full-
ensemble shout that begins with a full-band unison.
The solo is written and chord changes are provided
for improvisation as desired. Moderate ranges and
technical demands will allow for focus on the style
and feel of this marvelous chart!
10317233 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
H A Child Is Born—Thad Jones/arr. John Denton.
This wonderful jazz standard by Thad Jones
moves smoothly through a few styles - first as a
ballad, then as a moderate jazz waltz, then as a
bossa in four, and back to the jazz waltz feel - all
the while keeping the beauty and integrity of the
original. Written or ad lib solos are for alto sax
and trumpet. Gorgeous chord voicings and tasty
contrapuntal lines support this beautiful tune in a
very tasteful way!
2701948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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Children of Sanchez—Chuck Mangione/arr.
Victor Lopez. Here's some great news for bands at
the medium-easy level! If the popular Dave Wolpe
arrangement of this tune was just a bit out of reach
for your band, now you can enjoy a successful
performance of this Chuck Mangione classic using
this slightly simplified version! Victor has taken the
key down a whole-step, and has carefully adapted
the ranges, with the highest trumpet note being an
A above the staff. What a treat for developing bands!
2474240 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Cold Duck Time—Eddie Harris/arr. Mark Taylor.
Mark Taylor utilizes a small group alternating with
the full band and a moderate Latin style in this
effectively written version of this jazz standard. Also
featured is a written or improvised solo for tenor
sax and dynamically scored tutti ensemble sections.
A perfect change of pace!
10033689 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
A Day in the Life of a Fool (Manha de
Carnaval)—Luiz Bonfa/arr. Terry White. With
a sophisticated sound right off the top, this chart
features a bossa nova groove at around 128
bpm. But not just any bossa, this one stands out
above the rest! It includes superb harmonies, nice
voicings, a great sax soli, written solos for alto and
trumpet, and a big shout chorus. Included are a
variety of optional parts plus flute, clarinet, and
vibes. A Day in the Life of a Fool is all very tasty
throughout. Highly recommended!
10593757 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Despacito—arr. Paul Murtha. Setting records for
most views on YouTube and topping the pop charts
in several countries, Despacito was recorded by
Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi with rapper Daddy
Yankee (and later remixed with Justin Bieber). With
its infectious Latin pop style and catchy melody,
here is a great sounding and effective version for
jazz ensemble!
10842281 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Downtown Tango—Rick Hirsch. Don't miss
this very effective Latin original with an auxiliary
percussion part that includes castanets for an
authentic tango flavor. The features include a
modest tempo of 104 bpm and a lead trumpet
range to written G. Brief written solos for alto, tenor,
trumpet, and trombone will give young jazzers an
opportunity to shine. A big shout chorus completes
the package, and it's playable with optional
expanded instrumentations. A soulful tango for sure!
10593759 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Estate—Bruno Martino/arr. John Wasson.
Although originally an Italian song composed in
1960, Estate has become a jazz standard thanks
in part to the bossa nova version recorded by Joao
Gilberto. This smooth version for developing players
features a lyrical style of playing and a medium-
tempo bossa groove.
10908990 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
The Jive Samba—Nat Adderley/arr. Mark Taylor.
Recorded by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet in the
1960s, this distinctive samba with a rock flavor was
composer by Cannonball's brother Nat. Featuring
a soulful and relaxed groove and the familiar riff-
like melodies, this chart uses an ensemble of three
saxes, trumpet and trombone alternating with
punches from the entire ensemble. Suggested
solos are included for alto and trumpet, and the
shout chorus features occasional 3/4 measures
thrown in for added spice. For additional solo
options, scale/chord sheets are also included. Very
highly recommended!
10317264 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Land of Make Believe—Chuck Mangione/arr.
Victor Lopez. Get out the Latin percussion for
this famous tune! A lazy intro for trumpet and
alto explodes into a fierce samba that develops
into a mambo later on, then back to the samba
feel. Turn your first trumpet player loose on this
and drive your audience into a frenzy! This will go
over big for contest and festival performances,
too! Very highly recommended!
2701946 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Latin • Medium-Easy & Medium
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!
Applied Physics—David Larsen.
Get all your drummers involved with this medium-tempo and modern
Latin chart! Singing melodies are supported by punchy background
hits that will have your players humming them long after class. At an
accessible difficulty level, Applied Physics is a good chart for teaching
basic Latin style and rhythms as well as being a great change-of-pace
performance tune. The solo section is flexible and can feature one
soloist or split between many, and the percussionists round out the solo
section with a soli of their own. Solo sheets with written solos as well
as guides for improvising are included. Developing bands will have fun
making this chart their own!
10864130 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 60.00
Blackbird (Little Big Band)—
Lennon & McCartney/arr. Mark Taylor.
The haunting and distinctive Blackbird, from The Beatles' White
Album, is adapted here in a moderate and soft samba style in the Little
Big Band format. Trumpet and alto sax are featured on the melody and
for written or improvised solos. This creative chart also has some nice
ensemble trades with the drums. Flexibly scored for three saxes, two
trumpets, one trombone, and four rhythm with optional additional parts
for alto sax, tenor sax and trombone.
10909026 Jazz Ensemble
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M 45.00
Cabo Rojo Blues—John Wasson.
Written in a straight-eighth Latin/rock groove, this moderately paced
original features the saxophone section on the main melody, with solid
support and answering figures from the brass. Solos are included for
alto sax and trumpet in this super John Wasson original.
10908998 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
A Chili Pepper Odyssey (Thus Spoke the Chili Pepper)—
George Shutack.
Using the familiar theme and quotes from Also Sprach Zarathustra as
a starting point, the chili pepper returns in this exciting samba chart.
Rhythmically powerful and harmonically interesting, a variety of styles
and variations provide a wonderful landscape for the full ensemble in
this creative chart. There's an open solo section and plenty of room for
the band to shine. You will definitely want to follow the chili pepper
on this journey!
10882590
Jazz Ensemble
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M 52.00
Despacito—arr. Paul Murtha.
Setting records for most views on YouTube and topping the pop charts
in several countries, Despacito was recorded by Puerto Rican singer
Luis Fonsi with rapper Daddy Yankee (and later remixed with Justin
Bieber). With its infectious Latin pop style and catchy melody, here is
a great sounding and effective version for jazz ensemble!
10842281
Jazz Ensemble
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45.00
Estate—Bruno Martino/arr. John Wasson.
Although originally an Italian song composed in 1960, Estate has
become a jazz standard thanks in part to the bossa nova version
recorded by Joao Gilberto. This smooth version for developing players
features a lyrical style of playing and a medium-tempo bossa groove.
10908990 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
Gimme Samba Dat!—Chris Sharp.
Opening with a catchy unison ensemble lick, this chart is a samba
reminiscent of the Antonio Carlos Jobim style. It features alto sax 1 and
trumpet 2 on the lead melody and solos for each that can be improvised
or played as written. This hot, cookin' samba with its nice ensemble
and sectional passages includes ranges and rhythms that fall into the
moderate category. Exciting and powerful!
10910604 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Guantanamera—arr. Michael Philip Mossman.
This well-known Cuban song composed by Jose Fernandez Diaz has
been recorded by countless artists through the years, and receives a
standout contemporary setting for full jazz ensemble from Latin master
Michael Mossman. Arranged in a moderate "Guajira" style, this chart
features classy harmonizations and smooth ensemble passages. The
solo section, optional for any instrument, is followed by an out chorus
that is built up in layers starting with the rhythm section. Suggested
solos and chord/scale sheets in all keys are included. Beautifully and
effectively arranged!
10842271
Jazz Ensemble
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M 50.00
A Mi Papa—Matt Morey.
A Mi Papa is an accessible Latin groove chart based on the chord
changes for Horace Silver's classic Song for My Father. The rhythm
section sets the tone which is joined by the ensemble. This sets up the
unison saxophone melody which is punctuated by the brass. Trumpet
and tenor sax are the featured soloists with written solos provided along
with chord symbols, and the trumpet range is to written G on top of the
staff. Plenty of ensemble backgrounds provide security for the soloists.
A long ensemble crescendo begins after the soloists and leads to the
shout section and finish. Great for the entire ensemble!
10882931
Jazz Ensemble
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45.00
Nice 'n' Easy—arr. Mark Taylor.
Recorded by Frank Sinatra on his 1960 hit album by the same name, this
tune has become a standard recorded by countless jazz artists. Rather
than the swing style of the original, Mark Taylor beautifully crafts this
version as a medium tempo Bossa. Cast primarily as a duet for trumpet
and alto sax, there is skillful scoring for the entire ensemble throughout.
10842283 Jazz Ensemble
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45.00
Porto Alegre—Ryan Fraley.
A driving samba with modest ranges and a fiery sax soli section, Porto
Alegre features carefully notated rhythm section parts, suggested piano
voicings, a transcribed solo for trombone and/or trumpet, and great
input from every section. The entire ensemble gets in on the action and
there are optional parts for flute/violin, clarinet and F horn, with the
lead trumpet range to written F top of staff. A fresh approach to jazz for
developing ensembles!
10881872
Jazz Ensemble
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M 52.00
Puente Arriba!—Robert Skiles/arr. Paul Baker.
Puente Arriba! takes a trip to Mexico, opening with a bravura solo
trumpet cadenza before the bass sets up the samba groove. The saxes
enter with the melody and are answered by the brass in counterpoint.
Lots of unison writing provides power and confidence while energy
and orchestration continue to build throughout the melody and provide
a strong send off to the trombone and trumpet soloists. The trumpet
range is to written B-flat. An interlude follows the solos and leads to a
sax soli and shout section before returning to the final "A" section and
a rousing finish. Dynamic and exciting throughout!
10882939
Jazz Ensemble
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M 50.00
Spice It Up!—Paul Clark.
The Latin/rock rhythmic style is fun and infectious, and this spicy-hot
chart is loaded with it! Solid ensemble writing combined with solis
for all sections make this a great showcase for the entire ensemble.
Including a bass and rhythm section interlude before the optional open
solo section and suggested solos, it's a real "bet you can't sit still" kind
of chart that could easily cause a party to break out!
10882816 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Viva Tirado—Gerald Wilson/arr. John Berry.
From the acclaimed 1962 album Moment of Truth by the Gerald
Wilson Big Band, Viva Tirado was the impressive lead off tune.
This chart, in a medium Latin style, features the soaring melody of the
saxophones paired with the energetic drive of the rhythm section and
punches from the brass.
Suggested or improvised solos are for alto sax
and trumpet. An outstanding chart for developing jazz bands!
10842289 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
