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LATIN very easy / easy
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. John Berry. Here's
a distinctive arrangement for beginning jazz groups
on one of Duke Ellington's most recognizable
tunes. One of the featured works in the 2014
movie "Whiplash," it combines the styles of Latin
and big band swing and is a marvelous introduction
to the Duke for young jazzers. Arranged for full jazz
ensemble, it's also playable by as few as 3 saxes,
2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano, bass and drums.
10023039 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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l Danzon—Terry White. The danzon is a slow,
formal Cuban dance. This original chart is an
excellent introduction for young players to this
particular Latin style. Strong ensemble scoring,
written solos for tenor sax and trumpet, optional
flute, congas, and guiro.
11343822 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
El Carnaval—Doug Beach & George Shutack. A
carnival is a raucous celebration, and this infectious
Latin chart will make everyone want to get up and
dance! Great melody, great groove, great fun. With
flexible scoring, this chart will be accessible to
groups with any instrumentation. Starting from the
strong unison lines at the beginning, your students
will have a great time with this one!
11199486 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Fuzzy Taco—Victor Lopez. Authentic percussion
patterns empower the cha-cha rhythms of this
selection. Here is a fun tune with an infections
feel! This solid Latin chart includes many unison
passages and is easily playable with reduced
as well as expanded instrumentation. Simple
harmonies and counter lines make this an easy,
fun, and playable chart.
11206958 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Guantanamera—arr. John Berry. Composed
by Jose Fernandez Diaz and adapted for young
players by John Berry, this familiar Cuban song is
featured here as a great-sounding Latin chart. The
ranges are easy, the tempo is modest, there are
no solos, and it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. A super selection for
young jazz ensembles!
10960678 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Hialeah Pink—Les Sabina. Based on the chord
changes to Flamingo, this medium-tempo samba
features easy-to-play rhythms, an open solo
section, and plenty of unison melodies. The open
solo section features any soloist, with solo sheets
provided in all keys along with scales to assist
students in improvisation. This is a great chart for
beginning groups.
11199464 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Isle of Blue—Les Sabina. Based on the chord
changes to Blue Bossa by Kenny Dorham, this
Latin chart provides beginning jazz groups with
solid instructional and performance repertoire. It
includes short written or improvised solo space for
all. Scored for standard big band instrumentation,
it's also playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations, and each set includes
a guitar chord chart. A great chart for introducing
the Latin style!
10999978 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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Jazz Hero—George Vincent. Jazz Hero is an
accessible Latin/rock chart that will do your band
proud. A minor-sounding introduction brings
the band in on the major chord melody, then the
sections trade back and forth. There is an open solo
section with a written solo for any and all winds.
This flexibility allows you to select an individual,
section or the entire band to be featured. The
painless trumpet range to written D fourth line,
along with easy rhythms means this chart will
sound real good, real fast. It's a kick to play, too!
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10092959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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Listen Here—Eddie Harris/arr. Victor Lopez. This
funky rock chart with a cha-cha flavor features a
very hip and simple melody. Also featured are
easy backgrounds, and a flexible solo section for
one, some, or all winds. With the optional parts,
clear rhythm section notation, a nice bass line,
and only two chords, it's easy to rehearse and
very effective for young jazz bands. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10311417 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Mocha 'Round the Corner—Dean Sorenson.
Here's a bossa nova for the youngest jazz bands
that features interesting counterpoint and fresh
harmonies. More lively than the usual bossa
nova, this a terrific chart to introduce students to
this classic style and will also provide appropriate
performance repertoire. The instrumentation is
completely flexible and written solos are included
for all instruments for participation in the open solo
section. Scored for standard big band but can be
played with as few as four players plus rhythm
section (or anything in between). Get your Mocha
'Round the Corner!
11000553 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Rumble Bee—Victor Lopez. Here's a contemporary
Latin/rock/cha-cha groove for your young jazz
band by Victor Lopez! It's easy to rehearse and
successful to perform with an auxiliary percussion
part, no solos, and very accessible brass ranges.
With a tempo around 132 bpm, it includes optional
parts for two clarinets, two flutes, plus vibes. Also
playable with optional reduced instrumentations, this
is a great value and will be a strong addition to your
young jazz band library!
10867414 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Verano Pasada—Blair Bielawski. This Latin tune
has a unique feel and flavor that you and your
students will have a great time putting together!
The ensemble is featured throughout, with each
section getting an opportunity to show their chops.
Get your young groups playing in different styles
with this chart!
11198777 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Latin Selections
Easy
All the Things You Are—Jerome 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
H Angel—Wes 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
Besame Mucho—Consuelo 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 Bossa—Kenny 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
Brazil—arr. 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
Calypso Angelical—Steve Shanley. Take your
jazz band on a trip to the Caribbean with this
authentic calypso! Students will love the catchy
melody, and directors will appreciate the plentiful
auxiliary percussion, clear rhythm section parts,
thorough articulation, and accessible solo section.
Playable with reduced instrumentation, this is the
perfect closer for your next festival or concert.
11206954 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Caracas—Lou Donaldson/arr. Terry White. This
Terry White chart on a relaxed Lou Donaldson
bossa nova favorite is just right for young jazzers.
Brief written or improvised solos are for trumpet,
trombone and alto sax. Played around 136 bpm,
it has a catchy melody with great harmonies, easy
brass ranges, and lots of optional parts to include
flute, clarinet, and vibraphone. It's also playable
with optional reduced instrumentations. Great for
change-of-pace programming!
10867416 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Como Te Va—Carl Strommen. Translated to
"How's it going?," this bright, energetic Latin chart
includes a written or improvised open solo section
for any soloist, with solo sheets provided in all keys
along with scales to assist players in improvising.
Featuring flexible scoring for 9 to 17 players, the
set includes a guitar chord chart as well as optional
flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba, and vibes parts. This
will set a new standard for accessible Latin charts!
11191609 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
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Latin
Very Easy to
Medium-Easy
Buy jazz charts that work! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are chosen
most often by directors.
Pantalones Malos—Steve Shanley.
11002293 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Cantaloupe Island—
Herbie Hancock/arr. Mike Kamuf.
10028077 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Mamacita—Joe Henderson/arr. Terry White.
10997184 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 42.00
Havana—arr. Terry White.
10909006 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Oye Como Va—Tito Puente/arr. Paul Murtha.
2471441 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Firewalker—Dean Sorenson.
11000559 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Little Sunflower—
Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mike Kamuf.
10093122 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
The Banana Boat Song—arr. Victor Lopez.
10997182 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
The Cool One—
Benny Golson/arr. Erik Morales.
11199006 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
The Mooche—
Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor.
11100162 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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