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Latin very easy / easy
n Listen HereEddie 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 . . . . . . . . . . 36.00
One Sixty BlueDoug Beach & George Shutack.
Take the infectious Latin/jazz groove that Horace
Silver made famous, combine it with a strong
melody and you have the perfect change of pace
chart for young jazz ensembles. Playable with as
few as 3 or 4 horns plus rhythm section, on up
to full jazz ensemble instrumentation and beyond
makes this chart accessible to groups of almost any
size or instrumentation.
10367858 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 OrangatangoRick Stitzel. Rick Stitzel's dynamic
and clever original employs only a limited number of
different rhythmic patterns along with modest brass
ranges for young jazz bands. Orangatango features
plenty of full ensemble playing in tango style, has
no solos, and is playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Here's a great way to
introduce this style to young players!
10462706 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
4 Power to the Chili PepperDoug Beach &
George Shutack. Take a driving Latin/rock groove
and add a strong, straightforward melody, and you
have this winning change-of-pace chart for jazz
groups at the very easy level. Scored for four horns
with rhythm section and expandable on up to full
big band, it includes written or ad lib solos for all
and optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F.
The Chili Pepper rides again!
10453004 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H Rumba LatinaVictor Lopez. The rumba style
evolved from Cuban dance music. This easy Latin
chart has a unison introduction, then the melody
varies from minor to major to offer a very interesting
contrast. The written solo section is for all winds for
flexibility, or can be played by entire sections. The
1st trumpet range is only to written D fourth line.
This chart is effective and perfect for very young
jazz bands. Highly recommended! Optional reduced
or expanded instrumentation.
10066746 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
n Tequilaarr. Michael Sweeney. Everyone knows
this, and you can be sure your students will want
to play it! The simple chord progression is great for
encouraging any students who might want to try an
improvised (optional) solo. Everything is simplified,
but it's still a heck of a lot of fun!
2314292 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
H What's Cookin'Victor Lopez. Here's what's
cookin'... a Latin/rock chart with a cool melody!
Victor Lopez keeps the groove simmering
throughout this fun chart. Very easy brass ranges,
plenty of optional/alternate parts, and a versatile
written solo section so all, some, or one player
can solo. Your band will sound great and have fun
playing this chart... and learn basic jazz articulation
too! Highly recommended! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10092952 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 36.00
Latin
Easy
H All the Things You AreJerome 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n BarbadosPaul Lee. Barbados is a nice Latin/
rock chart exhibiting a fluid melody accentuated with
some punchy background figures. The next to last
section breaks into a swing style for variety before
returning to Latin/rock for the last chorus. Featuring
a lot of unison lines and solid ensemble writing, this
one is great for younger and developing bands!
10094388 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Besame MuchoConsuelo 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Blue BossaKenny 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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Brazilarr. 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
CaravanDuke Ellington/arr. John Berry.
Here's a distinctive arrangement for beginning
jazz groups on one of Duke Ellington's most
recognizable tunes. 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 . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
n Chili Pepper 101Doug Beach & George
Shutack. You can't go wrong with this one!
It's a fun Latin number with a catchy tune
that will have your audience and your band
wanting to hear it again and again! Whether or
not you've already played one of the previously
published Chili Pepper charts, you'll want to
do this one!
2456531 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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Cubano ChantRay Bryant/arr. Mike Story.
This is a "gotta-have-it" chart! It's a very catchy
Latin melody scored in a very hip yet playable
chart that is exceptional in every way. This
cooker features nice piano lines echoed by the
ensemble, written solos for tenor sax, trumpet
and trombone, easy ranges and solid writing
throughout. You'll love it! Highly recommended!
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentation.
10068306 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
n Dance Big'un, DanceRalph Ford. Ralph
Ford delivers a superb Latin-rock chart that
has a melody that will grab you right from the
beginning. Its features include a simple but
catchy piano montuno pattern, written solos
for alto sax and trumpet, and an optional
but recommended percussion part that will
definitely add to the Latin flavor. A great chart
by an outstanding writer. Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentation.
10066731 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
n Danza Para mi Hija (Dance for My Daughter)
Ethan Freier. With exciting yet accessible
rhythms, Danza Para mi Hija (Dance for My
Daughter) is a terrific introduction to Latin music.
The melody is passed between reeds and brass
and there is even a simplified montuno following the
solo section. The features include moderate ranges,
notated rhythm section parts, and an open solo
section. Any player can solo with notes from the
concert G natural minor scale using the included
transposed scale sheet, and the solo section can
be repeated as many times as necessary with
backgrounds cued as desired. For students who
wish not to improvise, a suggested solo is included
in all parts. Scored for full jazz ensemble, it will
sound full and complete with an optional minimum
instrumentation of nine players (AAT Saxes, 2
Trumpets, 1 Trombone, and PBD Rhythm). Include
more players by using any or all of the included
Flute, Clarinet, F Horn, Tuba, and Baritone T.C.
parts! Highly recommended!
10368175 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Fiesta del TigreMike 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 . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
n The Girl from IpanemaAntonio 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Horn of PuenteGordon Goodwin/arr. Mike Story.
Originally composed by Gordon Goodwin for his Big
Phat Band, this version is scored at the easy level by
Mike Story. This Latin cha-cha is very accessible,
with a written trumpet 1 solo, a montuno piano
part that's cued in the saxes, an optional auxiliary
percussion part, and a vibes part. Mike even
included additional percussion parts for some winds
to further enhance the Latin groove. Playable with
optional reduced and expanded instrumentations.
You and your young jazz band will really enjoy this
chart! Highly recommended!
10353482 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
Each year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases and choose
the cream of the crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice! You can buy any of
these titles with confidence!
Latin Heat—Doug Beach.
A driving Latin feel is the foundation of this chart from Doug Beach. With a flowing melody, solid
voicings and an open improvised or written solo section, this piece will be not only a great concert
choice, but also a wonderful vehicle for teaching young players this important style.
10455632 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Orangatango—Rick Stitzel.
rick Stitzel's dynamic and clever original employs only a limited number of different rhythmic
patterns along with modest brass ranges for young jazz bands. Orangatango features plenty of full
ensemble playing in tango style, has no solos, and is playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Here's a great way to introduce this style to young players!
10462706 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 35.00
Power to the Chili Pepper—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
Take a driving Latin/rock groove and add a strong, straightforward melody, and you have this
winning change-of-pace chart for jazz groups at the very easy level. Scored for four horns with
rhythm section and expandable on up to full big band, it includes written or ad lib solos for all and
optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F. The Chili Pepper rides again!
10453004 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
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 40.00
The Wayfaring Stranger—arr. Mike Collins-Dowden.
Here is a modern spin on this timeless tune with written solos for trombone 1 and alto sax 1, and a
trumpet 1 range to written E top space. Set in a reggae-swing feel at 110 bpm, it also includes various
optional parts to include vibes. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10452080 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
You Can Keep It!—Peter Blair.
Exceptional ensemble writing makes this fun Bossa/rock chart sound great and work well as a
reliable teaching piece. Featuring a cool, smooth, laid-back sound and feel, there is an optional open
solo section with suggested or improvised solos. The creative talents of Peter Blair are once again
reinforced by this chart that was created with developing students in mind. Scored for 5 saxes, 3
trumpets, 2 trombones, and 4 rhythm with optional flute, clarinet, horn in f and tuba parts. A nice,
quiet change of pace for any performance!
10455935 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Very Easy & Easy
Latin Selections
Enhance the foundation of your
jazz band!
Rhythm
Section Basics
Joseph Covill. This is a "must
have" book for the beginning
rhythm section. Students as well as
teachers will benefit greatly from all
the information presented for the
novice jazz band rhythm section.
This very inexpensive resource is
packed full of information for Piano,
Guitar, Bass, and Drums. Used
exclusively by some of the greatest
band directors around!
10395533 Rhythm Section
Method . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00