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LATIN SELECTIONS easy / medium-easy
Libertango—Astor Piazzolla/arr. Paul Murtha.
One of the most familiar tangos throughout
the world, Libertango, arranged here by Paul
Murtha, will give your young players a chance
to learn this important and engaging musical
style. Solidly scored for the entire ensemble,
it includes a CD and is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10283169 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Limbo Jazz—Duke Ellington/arr. David Berger.
Composed by Duke Ellington and arranged by
jazz arranger and transcriber, David Berger,
Limbo Jazz is a calypso-swing for the younger
player. Based on the simple chord progression
to Happy Birthday, the rhythm section plays a
simple even eighth note, limbo/Latin style and
the winds play with a slight swing feel and it all
comes together just right! There's some neat
plunger mute work too. This chart includes
accessible ranges and written solos for alto sax,
trumpet and trombone along with great fun and
history. It also includes optional, nontraditional
parts for participation by your concert band
members. Way cool! Very highly recommended!
2480778 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Mano y Mambo—Chris Sharp. Great rhythm
section parts, including auxiliary percussion
and a Latin groove, along with comfortable
ranges and a moderate tempo make this an
excellent choice for younger bands. There's a
written solo with changes for the trombone as
well as drum and auxiliary solos trading twos.
11515297 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .70.00
Manteca—Dizzy Gillespie/arr. Michael
Sweeney. One of the classic examples of
the Afro-Cuban style in jazz, Dizzy Gillespie's
Manteca endures as a true standard. Available
here in a version for young bands, Michael
Sweeney carefully simplifies the complexities
of the tune while maintaining the rhythmic drive
and energetic style of the original. Arranged for
full jazz ensemble, it's also playable with as
few as 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and 3
rhythm. Very nice, indeed!
10033703 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
No Way Out—George Shutack. Here's a
hip and accessible blues tune with a Latin
groove scored perfectly for beginning jazz
ensembles. Creative scoring produces a
repetitive bass groove that is playable without
becoming tiresome, and quality unison writing
makes for great ensemble playing. Playable
with two trumpets and two trombones.
Highly recommended!
11503716 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
O Christmas Tree—arr. Haley Woodrow.
This reimagining of a classic holiday staple will
be a surefire favorite at your holiday concert!
Influenced by the sounds of Latin America,
this arrangement includes a fun montuno
and a swing shout section. While scored for
traditional big band instrumentation, it's also
playable with just rhythm section and a single
trumpet, trombone, alto and tenor saxophone,
or anything in between. Limited ranges make
this accessible to a wide range of bands. Be
sure to check out this great chart!
11206970 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Oye Como Va—Tito Puente/arr. Paul Murtha.
One of the best-known Latin tunes ever written,
Tito Puente's hit is arranged here in a medium
Latin rock style skillfully scored in the 6-horn
format. With easy rhythms and modest ranges,
this chart also includes written or ad lib. solos
for alto sax and trumpet.
11518970 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Oye Como Va—Tito Puente/arr. Paul Murtha.
This arrangement of Tito Puente's Latin-rock
classic is an absolute "must" for young jazzers!
Made famous by Santana, and loaded with
Latin-American spirit, this chart is perfect for
teaching Latin style, while the simple chord
structure takes the mystery out of improvising.
It's hot!
2471441 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Pollo Rojo (The Red Chicken)—Les Sabina.
We haven't heard a better original Latin tune
at this grade level than Pollo Roja! It's a cha-
cha to be performed at around 146 bpm, has
easy brass ranges, includes a written or ad
lib alto sax solo, a cool melody, section solis,
and it's fun to hear and play. This is a well-
crafted chart that will guarantee maximum
interest from players and audiences!
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10513873 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Sideways Walking Dog—Zachary Smith.
Sideways Walking Dog features a Latin/rock
groove at around 180 bpm with very simple
rhythms and a great melody line. Additional
features include easy brass ranges, a written
solo for tenor sax, and written-out drum fills.
Clever, plus easy to play, plus well-written
equals a quality chart! Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10452072 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Sway (Quien Sera)—Juan Pablo Ruiz/arr. Rick
Stitzel. This smooth Latin favorite has been
around for more than 50 years and recorded
countless times, including recently by Michael
Buble. The easy rhythms and infectious groove
make it an excellent choice for beginning
groups. Scored for full jazz band, it's equally
effective when played with as few as 3 saxes, 2
trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm. Also included
are optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F
and tuba. This will be a fun favorite!
10052551 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
The Beach Life—Kris Berg. This calypso chart
might be the happiest piece ever written for
young jazz ensemble. Like the classic Sonny
Rollins piece St. Thomas, this composition
uses simple basic chords and rhythms, but the
end result is a sparkling, bright change-of-pace
chart. There are some opportunities for soloing
for alto and trumpet, and your rhythm section
players will appreciate the carefully crafted
parts that are easy to play but sound great.
11346130 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Tiger of San Pedro—John LaBarbera/arr.
Paul Lavender. At last! An exciting, easy setting
of this great John LaBarbera Latin chart that's
ideal for developing bands. It is surprisingly
true to the original, but it is well within the reach
of even more limited groups.
2199115 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Latin Selections
Medium-Easy
Abacus—Ryan Fraley. Here is a cheerful Latin
waltz chart that brings a new age flair along
with it. There's careful consideration for ranges,
and the syncopation provides a great chance to
focus on rhythm.
11402123 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Aventuras—Paul Baker. This energetic
Latin rock chart features a driving beat and a
more relaxed half-time feel. Numerous solo
opportunities with written solos are provided
along with easy, accessible chord changes.
There's four-bar drum solo space as well as
ample opportunity to add more Latin percussion.
11403765 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Back to Havana—Jeff Jarvis. It's time for
another musical journey through Miami's
Little Havana as provided by Jeff Jarvis. This
medium-easy level original scored in cha-cha
style showcases authentic, yet accessible
rhythms and very reasonable brass ranges that
are coupled with a strong melody supported by
authentic harmonies and solid orchestration.
Additionally, the rhythm section parts are
meticulously crafted to ensure a proper groove.
The guitar part consists primarily of changes
and slashes, but gets to share unison melodic
material with the sax section. Solo sheets in
all keys include suggested or ad lib solos.
Additional options include scoring that allows for
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10754215 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Cantaloupe Island—Herbie Hancock/arr.
Mike Kamuf. Arranger Mike Kamuf scored this
hip, funky Latin-rock tune for younger players.
Ideal for this level, it features three chords, a
repetitive groove, catchy melody and a hot bari
sax part. There are written solos for tenor sax
and trumpet, and the lead trumpet range goes
to a top line F with optional G on top of the staff.
This chart will also sound great with optional or
expanded instrumentation. This is a superb chart
from beginning to end. Highly recommended!
10028077 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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
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
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 . . . . . . . . . .50.00
The Cool One—Benny Golson/arr. Erik
Morales. This Benny Golson standard is
creative in its treatment here as a Latin cha-
cha played at around 152 bpm. The Cool One
features expansive and brilliant ensemble
writing as well as written or improvised solos
for alto sax 1 and trumpet 2. The lead trumpet
range is up to F-sharp top line and the scoring
allows for optional reduced instrumentation as
well as optional parts included for flute and
vibes. Not to be missed for developing groups!
11199006 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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
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