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Latin Selections | Easy
Brewed in Rio—Vince Gassi. Bright
samba writing in 2/2 time makes this easy
jazz band chart an accessible entry point
into Latin style. Accessible ranges and
a clear melody keep technical demands
low so students can focus on groove
and articulation, with optional auxiliary
percussion reinforcing the Latin feel. A
brief rhythm section feature follows the
solo section before winds layer back in,
maintaining momentum and ensemble
awareness. This selection works well for
introducing Brazilian music to developing
players in a concert or festival setting.
11678932 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 50.00
Cancun Cruise—George Shutack. Upbeat
samba grooves give this easy jazz
ensemble chart a clear stylistic focus, with a
simple melody rotating through all sections
of the band. Consistent syncopation and
approachable rhythmic patterns reinforce
Latin feel, articulation, and time. Written
alto saxophone and trumpet solos lead into
a shout chorus built around power chords
that add energy and stylistic contrast. A
strong option for middle school groups to
introduce Latin styles while keeping student
engagement high.
11678934 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 50.00
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 . . . . E 42.00
Danza del gato verde—Mike Collins-
Dowden. This original laid-back Latin tune
will make other cats green with envy. Young
bands will love the groove on this chart
almost as much as its playability. The solo
section features space for any instrument to
play a written suggested solo or improvise
over the spicy Latin groove.
11624020 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 55.00
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 . . . . E 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 . . . . E 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 . . . . E 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 . . . . E 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 . . . . E 45.00
Havana Good Time—Kris Berg. Grounded
in a Latin cha-cha-cha style, this easy jazz
band chart offers a big ensemble sound
while staying firmly within beginning-level
demands. Clear syncopation throughout the
winds reinforces rhythmic awareness, and
a two-chord solo section eases students
into improvisation. Fully notated rhythm
section parts clearly establish style and feel,
clarifying the groove for developing players.
A solid teaching piece for introducing cha-
cha-cha style with confidence.
11678945 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Hot Salsa Café—Doug Beach & George
Shutack. This driving salsa chart is sure
to be a hit not only with the band but
with the audience as well. The infectious
groove, the solid ensemble writing, and
the catchy melody all combine to create a
perfect chart for your next program – and
the Jazz Foundations scoring guarantees
that the chart will work with virtually
any instrumentation.
11615260 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 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 . . . . E 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 . . . . E 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 . . . . E 52.00
Man That Hot Sauce Burns—Brad
Ciechomski. Another great Latin jazz chart
in the famous Hot Sauce series! This one
smokes from the opening bar, building to
a full-on burn at the end. Catchy melodies
and characteristic unison rhythms make
this a great introduction to the Latin style
for young bands and will stay with everyone
long after the concert.
11685838 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 55.00
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 . . . . E 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 . . . . E 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 . . . . E 45.00
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Best-Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of popularity, are chosen
most often by directors like you.
Cantaloupe Island—
Herbie Hancock/arr. Mike Kamuf.
10028077 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Song for My Father—
Horace Silver/arr. Paul Murtha.
11539349 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Blue Skies—
Irving Berlin/arr. Chris Sharp.
11622171 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
Land of Make Believe—
Chuck Mangione/arr. Victor Lopez.
2701946 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Tico's South Side Rumba—
Michele Fernandez.
11617956 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Little Sunflower—
Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mike Kamuf.
10093122 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Bravito!—Michele Fernandez.
11593023 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Curacao Blue—Zachary Smith.
11400504 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Tiger of San Pedro—
John LaBarbera/arr. Paul Lavender.
2199115 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Children of Sanchez—
Chuck Mangione/arr. Victor Lopez.
2474240 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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