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Ballads | Medium-Advanced & Advanced // Latin Selections | Very Easy / Easy
Spring Can Really Hang You Up the
Most—Tommy Wolf/arr. Kris Berg. Here's
an outstanding Kenton-style ballad that
showcases the lead trombone and the
trombone section. The chart builds during
a 12/8 section which makes it an even
stronger choice as an excellent ballad
feature. There are no improvised solos, and
lead trumpet range is to written C above the
staff with an optional D sharp. This one is a
wonderful jazz ballad with a twist!
10011988 Jazz Ensemble . . .MA 60.00
Latin Selections
Very Easy
The Banana Boat Song—arr. Victor
Lopez. Take your young jazz band and its
audiences on a Jamaican cruise with this
with this easygoing calypso groove chart
with a sassy melody. There are no individual
solos and it features an easy Trumpet 1
range to written D fourth line. Playable with
optional reduced instrumentations, the set
also includes optional parts for two flutes,
two clarinets, auxiliary percussion and vibes
for expanded options. Easy to play, fun for
all, and a very effective chart!
10997182 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 40.00
Bossa Corrente—Dean Sorenson.
Inspired by the timeless beauty and power
of the mighty Mississippi – corrente means
"current" in Portuguese, and this chart
captures the never-ending, unyielding
flow using distinctive melodies, rich
counterpoint, and layered musical textures.
These techniques, combined with a relaxed
bossa nova groove, paint a picture of the
Mississippi as its current cuts a swath
from the forests of northern Minnesota
to the Crescent City of New Orleans,
Louisiana. The open solo section allows
students to improvise using only the notes
of the concert D Aeolian scale. A written
suggested solo is also included.
11611611 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 55.00
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 . . . VE 45.00
Cariba—John L. "Wes" Montgomery/arr.
Victor Lopez. An easy bossa-rock chart
with a catchy melody, no individual solos,
and easy brass ranges. Played around 142
BPM, this chart performs well with reduced
instrumentation plus many optional parts,
including two flutes, two clarinets, and
vibraphone. Great choice! (2:00)
11619654 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
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 . . . VE 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 . . . VE 40.00
Mambo del Monte—Drew Zaeremba. Latin
dance energy comes alive in this chart for
beginning jazz band that introduces the
2-3 son clave pattern through hands-on
participation, beginning with the entire
ensemble clapping the rhythm together.
An easy, catchy melody keeps the style
approachable, supported by optional
wind parts for flute, horn, tuba, and more
for added flexibility. A one-chord solo
section makes improvisation accessible
to beginners, creating an effective and
engaging way to teach Latin feel to middle
school players.
11678472 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
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 . . . VE 40.00
Taco Time—Doug Beach. Upbeat Latin
writing gives this very easy jazz chart an
inviting rhythmic character built around
clear syncopation and common Latin jazz
patterns. A catchy melody and frequent full-
ensemble unison figures keep all players
engaged while reinforcing time and style.
The simple harmonic structure in the solo
section also supports beginning improvisers
and developing rhythm sections. An ideal
first Latin selection for introducing authentic
groove, articulation, and ensemble
cohesion to early jazz players.
11678961 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
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 . . . VE 42.00
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 . . . . E 45.00
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 . . . . E 45.00
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 . . . . E 42.00
Another Night in Puerto Rico—Erik
Sherburne. A Latin-inspired chart with a
danceable melody and a lighthearted feel
will grab you by the wrist and twirl you
around the dance floor. With fiery melodies,
syncopated rhythms, and additional parts
for bongos and agogo, this is a great way
to introduce young players to Latin style.
11686527 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 50.00
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 . . . . E 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 . . . . E 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 . . . . E 45.00
Blue Waves, White Sand—Peter Blair.
A relaxed Latin-style groove shapes this
easy jazz chart designed for young players
exploring Brazilian styles for the first time.
Melodic figures pass fluidly across the
band, encouraging listening and ensemble
awareness, and approachable rhythms
introduce a Latin feel while remaining
accessible to young players. A written
trombone solo provides a featured moment
for a strong player within the laid-back,
supportive texture.
11678873 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 50.00
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 . . . . E 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 . . . . E 45.00
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