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Latin Selections | Easy / Medium-Easy
Peanut Vendor—arr. Tim Waters. With
a classic mambo feel, this chart pays
homage to this timeless Latin tune that's
been covered by many jazz legends. After
the fanfare opening, the mambo groove is
established featuring a floating trumpet solo
before the entire band joins in on the fun.
The solo section features space for written
or ad-lib solos for alto, tenor, or trumpet.
Next there is a great shout chorus before
recapping the main theme. This is sure to
be your favorite Latin tune of the year!
11572328 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 55.00
Ritmo Cristal—Michele Fernandez. Your
young players will have incredible fun
with this tribute to "Mambo King" Pérez
Prado. The infectious original mambo
features catchy riffs and authentic rhythms
specifically designed for young players.
Importantly, there are interesting parts for
every section of the band.
11571832 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Ritmo Infinito—Peter Sciaino. Designed
for early jazz ensembles, this Latin chart
begins with a rhythm section feature before
wind parts layer in gradually. Repeated
use of the piano's Latin pattern across
the ensemble reinforces style and a
teaching focus on syncopation. A chorale-
like melody of longer held notes supports
balance and blend. An effective teaching
piece for introducing Latin groove within a
comfortable range and texture.
11678886 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
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 . . . . E 42.00
Song for My Father—Horace Silver/arr.
Paul Murtha. This standard features a
distinctive bass line groove and a laid-back
Latin style. Expertly adapted for this easy
level, here is a great way to introduce the
music of this jazz master to your students.
11539349 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Sunsets and Sand—Dean Sorenson.
Time to hit the beach with this upbeat Latin
chart that invokes spring break at any time
of year. The catchy melodies and unison
rhythms along with the calypso groove are
perfect for developing programs to focus on
style, rhythms, and articulation in a fun and
engaging setting.
11685846 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 55.00
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 . . . . E 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 . . . . E 50.00
Latin Selections
Medium-Easy
Almost Latin—Tom Molter. Bring the
vibrant energy of Cuban rhythms to your
band room with infectious grooves and
catchy melodies ideal for developing
musicians. This intermediate-level Latin
jazz chart features clear rhythmic patterns
and memorable hooks that make learning
the authentic style genuinely fun. With
dedicated conga and auxiliary percussion
parts, young players get hands-on
experience with traditional Latin textures.
Alto and tenor saxophones, plus trumpet
and trombone, each get their moment
to shine with written solos that can be
performed individually or as a full section.
Whether your ensemble is discovering Latin
jazz for the first time or building its groove
vocabulary, this chart delivers accessibility
without sacrificing authentic flavor.
11688706 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 59.30
Blue Skies—Irving Berlin/arr. Chris Sharp.
A fresh treatment of Irving Berlin's classic
in a salsa style alternating with swing
passages. Written-out solos with changes
are provided for trumpet 2 and alto sax 1.
11622171 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 70.00
Brasileiro Chant—arr. Michele Fernandez.
Brazilian samba groove drives this jazz
ensemble chart built around energetic
syncopation and dance-like momentum. A
written baritone sax solo provides a unique
featured moment supported by optional flute
and auxiliary percussion parts that deepen
the Latin color. The lively feel and clear
rhythmic focus make it a fun, effective way to
introduce samba style to high school players.
11678463 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
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 . . .ME 52.00
Ceora—arr. John Wasson. A fun and
accessible arrangement of the Bad Bunny
hit. Open solo section. Lead Trumpet plays
A (opt.), lead Trombone plays F (opt.).
11678465 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
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 . . .ME 55.00
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 . . .ME 52.00
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 . . .ME 48.00
Don't Blame the Salsa—Erik Sherburne.
This Latin chart is absolute fire! With an
infectious melody, danceable groove, and
wonderful orchestrations, it's fun to play and
very accessible. This will be a favorite!
11572372 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 50.00
I Dream of Dizzy—Mike Collins-Dowden.
This medium-tempo Latin tune pays
homage to the great Dizzy Gillespie. With its
tropical Latin vibe at the top, it weaves into
a swing feel and seamlessly moves in and
out of the Latin groove. The solo section
features space for any instrument to play
suggested written solos or improvise over
the Latin groove. Next, a drum solo takes
the band into a nice breakdown before a
rousing finale returning to the main theme.
11624023 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
Jalapeno Power—Doug Beach. Syncopated
unison writing launches this bright samba
chart designed for high school jazz bands.
Trombones introduce the smooth melody
before passing it through saxes and
trumpets, leading to a tenor solo and a sax
soli punctuated by brass hits. A bold full-
band shout closes the piece, reinforcing wind
syncopation and authentic samba feel in the
rhythm section. A solid choice for developing
ensembles looking to focus on the Latin style
with energy and clarity.
11678946 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
Land of Make Believe—Chuck Mangione/
arr. Victor Lopez. Get out the Latin
percussion for this famous tune! A lazy intro
for trumpet and alto explodes into a fierce
samba that develops into a mambo later on,
then back to the samba feel. Turn your first
trumpet player loose on this and drive your
audience into a frenzy! This will go over big
for contest and festival performances, too!
Very highly recommended!
2701946 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 60.00
Little Sunflower—Freddie Hubbard/arr.
Mike Kamuf. This wonderful jazz standard
is masterfully arranged and features a
haunting melody with an alternating bossa
and light funk groove. Solos are written for
piano, trumpet, and tenor sax with modest
brass ranges and a sweet shout chorus. It's
been play-tested with great success and
is an excellent chart all around! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10093122 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 52.00
Mambo over the Mountain—Rick Hirsch.
A fiery mambo to energize your band
with a catchy Latin groove and strong
sense of rhythm. The piece opens with
the ensemble clapping the main rhythmic
figure, immediately establishing feel and
style. Written solos for alto saxophone
and trombone along with a featured sax
soli and optional conga part add color and
excitement. Syncopation and drive make it
a fun, accessible introduction to Latin jazz
for young ensembles.
11687293 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 52.00
Star Eyes—Gene de Paul & Don Raye/
arr. Annie Booth. A relaxed Latin rumba
groove sets a cool, laid-back atmosphere
that emphasizes feel and rhythmic nuance.
A featured trumpet solo leads into a short
rhythm-section spotlight before a key change
adds fresh color to the final statement.
Syncopated figures present an engaging
rhythmic challenge, keeping the focus firmly
on groove and ensemble cohesion.
11687298 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 55.00
Tea for Two—Vincent Youmans/arr.
Mike Dana. A Latin cha-cha-cha chart
features a catchy, steady groove and rich
harmonies, great for training your students
to read accidentals. Written solos for alto
saxophone and trumpet remain accessible
to developing players. The music provides
a solid stylistic challenge for mid-level
ensembles, emphasizing rhythmic precision
and Latin articulation throughout.
11687299 Jazz Ensemble . . .ME 52.00
