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n Limbo JazzDuke 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
n MantecaDizzy Gillespie/arr. Steve Owen. Wow!
Who would have thought you could play a Dizzy
Gillespie chart with such young players? A hot
Latin chart tinged with some of Dizzy's outrageous
ideas, it's a great opportunity to introduce
more than just standard swing music to your
students. Designed to be playable with reduced
instrumentation, this one will work with as few as
3 saxes, 2 trumpets and 1 trombone!
2432417 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H
MantecaDizzy 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Oye Como VaTito 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Pollo Roja (The Red Chicken)Les Sabina.
We haven't heard a better original Latin tune at
this grade level than Pollo Roja! It's a cha-cha to
be performed at around 146 bpm, has easy brass
ranges, includes a written or ad lib alto sax solo, a
cool melody, section solis, and it's fun to hear and
play. This is a well-crafted chart that will guarantee
maximum interest from players and audiences!
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10513873 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 Samba NorteDean Sorenson. Audiences will
sit up and take notice when your young jazz band
takes off on this chart that cooks with Brazilian
fire! Open intervals and thick textures give way
to a strong melody that is passed through the
ensemble. Any instrument can solo, and the solo
section can be repeated as many times as desired
with backgrounds cued at any time. Written solos
are included in all the parts and scale sheets are
provided for all instruments. Part of the First Place
for Jazz Series, this chart is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. There's a
slow build to an exciting shout chorus that kicks all
the way to the end! An exciting winner!
10521234 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Sideways Walking DogZachary 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 . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
H Tiger of San PedroJohn 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 . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
The Wayfaring Strangerarr. 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 You Are the Sunshine of My LifeStevie
Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha. This is one of Stevie
Wonder's signature hits from the 1970s, and here
is a masterfully arranged easy version in a light
bossa style. The trombones grab the spotlight in
the beginning and again at the end. In between, the
saxes and trumpets take turns with the melody, and
there are short written or ad lib solos for trumpet
and alto sax. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations, this one also includes
bass lines and piano voicings that are completely
written. It's great for programming variety, and it's
highly recommended!
10522946 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Latin
Medium-Easy
l Bim-BomJoao Gilberto/arr. Roger Holmes.
Composed in the mid 1950s, Bim-Bom is
considered the very first bossa nova! Notably
recorded by artists such as Sergio Mendez,
Astrud Gilberto, and Stan Getz, this version of this
familiar classic features an upbeat yet elegant Latin
groove along with the smooth melodies and rich
harmonies of the original. Written or ad lib solo
space is provided for tenor sax and trumpet. Great
for change-of-pace programming!
10461380 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Bossa NuevaJeff Jarvis. This laid-back
bossa nova features a smooth and relaxed feel,
nice section exchanges, effective full ensemble
passages, and an open solo section with chord
changes offered for 1st tenor sax. The repetitious
nature of the changes make is easy to assign solos
to other players as well. This warm, memorable
chart is loaded with gentle rhythms and lushly
voiced background material, and the winding chord
progression is typical of Brazilian songs, ensuring
satisfied listeners. Highly recommended!
10515804 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Burritos to GoVictor Lopez. Take this medium-
tempo Latin-rock chart, add some horns-only
sections, and stir in notated or ad lib solos for alto
sax and/or baritone sax and you've got a recipe for
an exciting performance. The lead trumpet goes
to a written G above the staff. Your students and
audiences will eat this up!
10011926 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Cafe CalienteRich Woolworth. Cafe Caliente is
an accessible and fiery samba at a medium tempo
featuring alto sax and trumpet on the melody, with
plenty of room to stretch out and solo. The intensity
never lets up and it simply cooks all the way through
with every section of the ensemble getting a turn at
the melody. There's an optional conga drum part to
lend authenticity to this fun chart. Nice, exciting and
chocked full of energy! Highly recommended!
10311284 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H Cantaloupe IslandHerbie 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 . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Caribbean DanceVictor Lopez. Here's an
exciting and bright samba chart at an accessible
level for developing bands. This chart is packed
with montuno patterns for all sections, a very catchy
melody, and the trumpet 1 range is up to G on top
of the staff. There's also an effective stop-time
section, and the last chorus builds to a great finale.
Optional parts are included for flute, horn in F,
baritone/tenor sax and tuba. It's an interesting and
fun Latin chart and a great choice for your library!
10049707 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
CharadeHenry 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 . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
H A Child Is BornThad Jones/arr. John Denton.
This wonderful jazz standard by Thad Jones moves
smoothly through a few styles - first as a ballad, then
as a moderate jazz waltz, then as a bossa in four,
and back to the jazz waltz feel - all the while keeping
the beauty and integrity of the original. Written or
ad lib solos are for alto sax and trumpet. Gorgeous
chord voicings and tasty contrapuntal lines support
this beautiful tune in a very tasteful way!
2701948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Children of SanchezChuck 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 . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Cold Duck TimeEddie Harris/arr. Mark Taylor.
Mark Taylor utilizes a small group alternating with
the full band and a moderate Latin style in this
effectively written version of this jazz standard. Also
featured is a written or improvised solo for tenor
sax and dynamically scored tutti ensemble sections.
A perfect change of pace!
10033689 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Day TripperLennon & McCartney/arr. John
Wasson. Featuring one of the most recognizable
bass licks recorded by the Beatles, John Wasson
brings us a fresh and creative setting for younger
jazz groups. With a hint of Latin style and smooth
harmonies, this will be an attractive addition to
any program.
10427412 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n For Your Ears OnlyLarry Neeck. This tasty,
minor-mode Latin/rock chart provides a solid groove
for jazz ensembles. The optional solo section is over
easy and repeated chord changes that provide a
solid foundation for young improvisers. Suggested
solos are also provided for non-improvisers. A
tasty, in-time drum break leads to hip unison licks
for the entire band followed by a big build to an
exciting finish. For Your Ears Only is an accessible
introduction to the Latin/rock style, and will make
a spicy addition to concert or contest programs!
Playable with optional reduced instrumentation.
Good chart, great feel!
10369387 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Fungii MamaBlue Mitchell/arr. Victor Lopez.
It's all here... a jazz calypso style, ensemble,
percussion, feel and drive! Played at around 168
bpm, this tune will grab you immediately with its
catchy melody that includes a written or ad lib tenor
solo, a trumpet 1 range only to written E top space,
and optional parts for expanded instrumentations.
If you're looking for a great change-of-pace chart,
this is it!
10513901 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Hot, Hot, HotAlphonsus Cassell/arr. Roger
Holmes. Made famous by Buster Poindexter, this
perennial dance hit is loaded with Latin excitement
and rhythmic drive! The trombones and saxes share
the spotlight in this "hot" chart and the auxiliary
Latin percussion instruments really make the
temperature rise! Highly recommended!
2702643 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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