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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
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
Last Night of Summer—Terry White.
This extremely playable laid-back Latin
rock chart is the perfect difficulty level for
young ensemble success. With very easy
rhythm section parts and limited ranges and
rhythms in the horns, this is a great choice
for bands getting ready for their first concert
and looking for a change of pace. There are
written solos for alto sax and trumpet, with
the option to improvise.
11624025 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
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
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
Toes in the Water (Flex Instrument-
ation)—Dean Sorenson. Escape to the
ocean with this fun tune that makes you
feel like you are at the beach. This breezy
chart is great as an opener for your concert
and helps enforce syncopated rhythms for
young players.
11398037 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 48.00
Latin Selections
Easy
Acapulco Nights—Greg Yasinitsky. A
great Latin chart that makes effective use
of unison vs. harmonic rhythm along with
a great melody and infectious groove. After
the solo section that is built on very playable
changes there is a great breakdown
passage that will showcase the band's
rhythmic and melodic skills.
11561641 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Ace of Hearts—Ryan Erik Adamsons.
Based on the chord changes to Black
Orpheus, this chart features solos for
any instrument over the A section of the
form along with melodic segments for all
sections. It is a great way to introduce the
bossa nova style along with syncopation
and playing in a minor key.
11503705 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
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
Beachfront Bossa—Bruce Pearson.
Bossa at its best! This accessible bossa
nova chart provides students with an
introduction to one of the most well-
known styles of Brazilian music. There
is enough syncopation to be interesting
but still playable by all. The open solo
section is for anyone; for soloists who don't
want to improvise, there's a suggested
solo provided in all the parts. As with
all First Place for Jazz charts, this tune
features flexible instrumentation. It can be
performed by the full jazz ensemble but will
also sound full and complete with as few as
nine players.
11521137 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
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. . . . . . 45.00
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. . . . . . 45.00
Bravito!—Michele Fernandez. Teach your
early jazz players authentic merengue
style with this fiery Latin original. Great
accessible parts for all sections, and your
rhythm section will be on fire. Open solos
for all sections and a fun opportunity for the
trumpets to make verbal shaker sounds.
Lead trumpet plays E, lead bone plays
E-flat.
11593023 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
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. . . . . . 45.00
Curacao Blue—Zachary Smith. Build up
your rhythm section with this getaway to
Curacao! Built on an easy Latin groove and
moderate tempo, this chart will transport
everyone to the islands without leaving the
band room. Featuring a written tenor solo,
this piece has clear notation for your rhythm
section and reserved ranges for the winds
while still bringing a fun groove.
11400504 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 42.00
El Mercader de Groove (based on the
chord changes to "Groove Merchant"
by Jerome Richardson)—Mike Dana. This
exciting up-tempo Latin funk chart is perfect
for beginning groups. Based on the chord
changes to Groove Merchant by Jerome
Richardson, this is the perfect closer for
your next concert. This chart comes with
optional parts for flute, clarinet, French horn,
tuba, and vibraphone to let more players in
on the fun!
11377690 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Evil Ways—arr. Rick Stitzel. Originally
recorded in 1969, this iconic Latin rock
tune composed by Sonny Henry helped
boost the success of Santana and has
remained a familiar classic ever since.
This solid arrangement for younger players
passes the melody around from the brass
to the saxes, and includes short written or
improvised solos for tenor sax and trumpet.
Chord/scale sheets in all keys as well as
written-out bass lines and piano voicings
are included. This dynamic chart is also
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10667350 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Fiesta del Tigre—Mike 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. . . . . . 44.00
Firewalker—Dean Sorenson. Firewalker
begins with a tension and release sound
by the horns alone, and eases into a
driving samba groove. The features include
moderate ranges, notated rhythm section
parts, an open solo section, and options
for reduced or expanded instrumentation.
The solo section is for as many players as
wanted and features cued backgrounds.
Sample solo sheets in all keys are included
for aspiring jazz musicians. This chart
starts strong and never looks back. Highly
recommended!
11000559 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
The Girl from Ipanema—Antonio Carlos
Jobim/arr. John Berry. This is probably the
best known bossa nova ever written! John
Berry's easy version includes short written or
ad lib solos for alto or tenor and trumpet. A
nice way to remember the great Stan Getz!
2266971 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Havana—arr. Terry White. This breakout
hit recorded by Camila Cabello helped
bring Latin music to the pop charts. This
arrangement for young players is easy to
learn and includes sample written solos for
alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone.
It's also thoughtfully scored to sound
great with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations.
10909006 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
La Negra Tiene Tumbao—arr. Victor
Lopez. This hot salsa tune took Cuban-
born artist Celia Cruz all the way to the
top of the Latin Grammy Awards! Celia, or
"the Queen of Salsa" as she's also known,
made the song famous, and Victor Lopez
put it right in the pocket for younger bands.
A strong rhythmic drive, easy ranges and
catchy themes add up to real Latin magic!
2474214 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 48.00
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
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
MonteBello Mambo Rock—Michele
Fernandez. Written with younger players in
mind, this fantastic Afro-Latin chart makes
you want to dance from the first note. Writen
solo for alto sax, but all the parts include the
solo changes.
11562056 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
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
Latin Selections | Very Easy/Easy
