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LATIN SELECTIONS medium-advanced & advanced /
JAZZ/ROCK & FUNK very easy
La Fiesta—Chick Corea/arr. Michael Mossman.
Here is a sizzling Afro-Cuban version of this
Chick Corea classic that is sure to be an
impressive addition to any concert or festival
program for mature bands. Perfect as a feature
for your pianist, but the flexible solo section
allows other players to be featured as well.
Highly recommended!
10098727 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 65.00
La Suerte de los Tontos—Johnny Richards/
arr. Victor Lopez. Victor Lopez, who knows
the Latin idiom inside and out, has given us
a powerhouse 6/8 Latin chart that will make
your ensemble sound like the Kenton Band.
It's majestic, powerful and noble and includes
written solo space for tenor sax and an optional
Latin percussion part. Optional parts are
included for flute, horn in F, baritone/tenor sax
and tuba. This is a "must-have" chart with pure
excitement from beginning to end!
10049728 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 52.00
Legend of the One-Eyed Sailor—Chuck
Mangione/arr. Dallas Burke. This epic Latin/
rock tune by Chuck Mangione is the perfect
break from swing charts in concert or contest
performances. After the opening statement, this
chart features a written trumpet or flugelhorn
solo on the original melody followed by a
written or improvised trumpet solo. There's also
room for the drums to get their fills in between
some big ensemble hits before another solo
section featuring written or improvised alto or
trumpet solos. This chart builds to a fiery close
that is sure to get everyone on their feet!
10881470 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 65.00
Los Vientos de Cambio—Paul Baker. This
colorful and easy-paced straight-eighth chart
opens with a beautiful alto sax melody that
sets the tone early amid lush backgrounds
and harmonies. The melody then moves to
the trombones and brass section to build the
melodic and dynamic energy. This is a great
selection for any library to have.
11403775 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 55.00
Muy Caliente—Erik Sherburne. This is a
challenging samba for the more advanced
jazz ensemble. From the beginning, you will
engage your audience with the Latin groove
and writing for winds. There are solos for
alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone for you to
highlight some of your best players. There are
also some moments for your drummer to shine.
Have fun with this one!
11206082 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 50.00
A Night in Tunisia—Gillespie & Paparelli/arr.
Michael Mossman. A great showcase for the
entire ensemble, this Latin jazz classic is now
available for your advanced jazz ensemble!
Arranged for and recorded by Mario Bauza,
Michael Philip Mossman adds his own unique
flair to this Dizzy Gillespie tune that exudes
excitement from beginning to end. The featured
soloists include trumpet (of course), as well as
trombone and alto. An ideal festival chart!
2481613 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 65.00
Playing with Fire—Christopher Artau. Perfect
for concert or contest, this Latin rock chart
channels the styling of Carlos Santana with a
shimmering guitar part that is perfect for a strong
performer. From top to bottom, this chart is hot
and will make the perfect closer to your set.
11393022 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 50.00
Ponteio—arr. Eric Richards. This Brazilian
favorite from the 1960s has been recorded by a
variety of artists including composer Edu Lobo,
Astrud Gilberto, Sergio Mendez, and Woody
Herman. The appealing style lends itself here
to a masterful treatment for full jazz ensemble
by Eric Richards. The flowing melody moves
seamlessly from section to section supported
by the infectious groove. The solo space is
open for any player. Suggested solos, chord/
scale sheets in all keys, and fully notated bass
lines and piano voicings are included.
10759332 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 55.00
Salsa Rico—Jeff Jarvis. Salsa Rico is fast
and hot right off the top! The saxes take the
lead with brass answers and the excitement
continues to build. Effective salsa rhythms are
utilized and the brass ranges are moderate
for more proficient groups. The solos are ad
lib for trombone and trumpet, or anyone, over
accessible straight-ahead changes. Make sure
to check out the potent a cappella ensemble
section after the solos. It's a salsa party!
10882610 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 60.00
Spain—Chick Corea/arr. John La Barbera.
John LaBarbera has taken his well-known
version of Chick Corea's Spain and done
a great job of adapting it for the small band
format. Certainly an exciting offering for mature
players in an arrangement for six horns and
rhythm section! Instrumentation: 3 saxes, 2
trumpets, 1 trombone plus rhythm section.
Optional additional parts included for alto, tenor
& trombone.
10098771 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . MA 45.00
Tomato Salsa—Luca Poletti. This award-
winning chart from Italian composer Luca
Poletti is hot! A supercharged Salsa showcase
for advanced bands this composition is sure
to bring down the house. Ideal for festival or
concert programming Luca has pulled out all
the stops on this winner.
11393559 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 50.00
Tonight, We Tango—Rick Hirsch. You
can't help but smile when you play and hear
Tonight, We Tango. At around 112 bpm, this
tongue-in-cheek chart is tons of fun and has a
melody that just won't go away, plus the groove
is one that people will insist on dancing to. It
was arranged to feature Grammy-nominated
accordionist Alex Meixner, but in the event you
don't have an accordionist in the band (really?),
you can feature any of your sauciest players
on the optional B-flat, E-flat and Bass Clef
solo parts. The solo parts are a combination
of written passages and improvised choruses
that will demonstrate the versatility of your
ensemble. Nice!
10734981 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 60.00
Up Jumped Spring—Freddie Hubbard/arr.
Jeff Jarvis. This Freddie Hubbard jazz standard
is typically a jazz waltz, but this superb chart
has a very hip Latin partido feel in 4/4. The
tempo is half note around 77 bpm with solo
opportunities for tenor 1 and trumpet 2, with
suggested written solos provided. The lead
trumpet range goes to written A-flat, there's a
great sax soli, and optional flute and vibe parts
are included. An excellent choice!
11199008 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 54.00
Voando em uma Vespa (Flyin' on a
Vespa)—Michele Fernandez. Composer
Michele Fernandez created this authentic
Brazilian samba chart that puts the listener on
a Vespa flying down the road. Full of driving
rhythms and intentional articulations, this
superb work will be a challenge but still fun for
your band.
11393026 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 50.00
Jazz/Rock & Funk
Very Easy
25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by the group Chicago, this signature
hit has gone on to become a rock classic. Paul
Murtha's easy arrangement is playable with
very limited rehearsal time, but still has an
authentic and hard-driving feel. Included are
optional solos or solis for any sax and any brass
instrument. Suggested solos and scale/chord
sheets in all keys are included. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations,
it also includes a CD. Highly recommended!
10188529 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Agave—Larry Clark. A high-energy Latin rock
tune is always fun, and this one fills that slot
perfectly. Students will get the opportunity
to practice blues form, and solid ensemble
writing will help this chart come together with
a minimum amount of rehearsal time. Playable
with two trumpets and two trombones, your
band and audience won't get enough of the
infectious groove! The optional fourth trombone
part requires an F attachment.
11501759 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Agent Undercover—Bryce Newton. Go on
a secret mission with this spy-film-inspired
chart. The open solo section is based on
minor blues changes, and changes are
written for all instruments.
11517920 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Alligator Alley—Dean Sorenson. This one's
a New Orleans-style chart that will have the
bayou bouncing! It's an ideal opener and a
great way for young jazzers to learn about
the groove. The features include flexible
instrumentation, written solos, and only four
wind players are needed in addition to the
rhythm section. Highly recommended!
10758597 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Animal Control—Larry Neeck. Tame your
young beasts with this fun rock chart. It has
all the right stuff: a steady beat, easy rhythms
and ranges, and it's fun for young players.
Beginning improvisers can develop confidence
with the optional two-bar solo sections over
only one chord, or they can play the included
written solos. It's also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Animal
Control is a great way to build confidence,
introduce improvisation and teach a fun style.
Highly recommended!
10757068 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Awesome Sauce!—Larry Neeck. This easy
and fun beginning rock chart will be a hit with
young jazz band students. A steady beat, easy
rhythms, and modest ranges provide the perfect
introduction to rock style. The two-measure
solo section, with suggested solo riffs included,
will encourage young improvisers. It's also
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Awesome Sauce! provides all
the ingredients needed for a successful musical
performance by young jazzers.
10882804 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. John Berry.
Originally composed for Weather Report and
released in 1967, Joe Zawinul's quintessential
jazz fusion standard has been recorded by
countless artists through the years. This chart
is a slightly truncated version for young players
that still retains the dynamic feel and sound of
the original. Ideal for young players, it's scored
for standard jazz ensemble with no solos but
is playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Always a favorite and
highly recommended!
10960676 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Boogie Shoes—arr. Paul Murtha. In a playful
disco style, this very easy chart of the KC and
the Sunshine Band hit from 1975 features fun
parts for every section. This solid rocker features
multiple options for soloists with written samples
provided and is playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Get your groove on
with this highly recommended chart!
10909020 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Bossa Suave—Larry Clark. Here's a classy
way to introduce the bossa nova style to your
developing players. This lyrical chart is great
for focusing on developing dynamic phrasing
without being too advanced.
11392986 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Box of Rock—Larry Clark. Here's an
approachable rock tune with a fun twist - it
is built on ten-measure phrases! Your band
will sound great in a hurry and will have a
blast in the process. Punchy brass licks and
outstanding saxophone lines are features of
this engaging rock chart. There are solos for
trumpet and trombone. As a bonus, there is a
separate guitar chord frame chart specifically
for this piece that has basic and more
advanced diagrams.
11346102 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Da Bump—Steve Parsons. This easy funk
chart is one that your band is going to instantly
love! Full of memorable sax licks and punchy
brass, you will need this one in your lineup.
11392988 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Don't Poke the Bear—Dean Sorenson. This
driving rock chart has a seventies vibe and will
be a great contrasting piece for your program.
Great for helping young rhythm sections play
together, it is perfect for concerts, festivals,
or accompanying spy movies. This chart
features an easy, flexible arrangement with
opportunities for all players to improvise. You
won't be able to get that opening bass riff out of
your head!
11199703 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
