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Jazz
Ensemble
Latin
a l l l e v e l s
H 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 40.00
H
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 48.00
n 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
4 Evil Ways—arr. Rick Stitzel. Originally recorded
in 1969, this iconic Latin rock tune composed by
Sonny Henry helped boost the success of Santana
and has remained a familiar classic ever since.
This solid arrangement for younger players passes
the melody around from the brass to the saxes,
and includes short written or improvised solos
for tenor sax and trumpet. Chord/scale sheets
in all keys as well as written-out bass lines and
piano voicings are included. This dynamic chart is
also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10667350 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
4 Free Download—Victor Lopez. This easy-to-
play Latin bossa nova has everything written out
for the rhythm section and no individual solos. The
tempo is around 148 bpm with very accessible
brass ranges and plenty of optional parts to
include 2 flutes, 2 clarinets, and vibraphone, plus
it's playable with optional reduced instrumentation.
Your beginning jazz band will enjoy the title too!
10756366 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .VE 40.00
l Guantanamera—arr. Michael Philip Mossman.
This well-known Cuban song composed by Jose
Fernandez Diaz has been recorded by countless
artists through the years, and receives a standout
contemporary setting for full jazz ensemble from
Latin master Michael Mossman. Arranged in a
moderate "Guajira" style, this chart features classy
harmonizations and smooth ensemble passages.
The solo section, optional for any instrument, is
followed by an out chorus that is built up in layers
starting with the rhythm section. Suggested solos
and chord/scale sheets in all keys are included.
Beautifully and effectively arranged!
10842271 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . MA 50.00
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It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That
Swing)—Duke Ellington/arr. Ralph Ford. You may
think this very clever chart is all swing, but it begins as
Latin then alternates with a swing feel. The tempo is
bright at around 190-200 bpm with suggested solos
for trumpet and tenor sax, a few piano montunos, and
a big shout chorus leading to a huge ending closing
this fine chart appropriately. Additional wind parts
and a vibes part are included for optional expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10756380 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
H 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 40.00
n Sabor de Cuba (Taste of Cuba)—Victor Lopez.
Looking for a hot Latin chart? This Victor Lopez
original is very hot indeed. It's an Afro-Cuban show-
stopper that's jam-packed with lines that bounce
section to section, then a suggested tenor sax solo
with backgrounds. The lead trumpet range is to
written A above the staff with an optional high D.
There are two auxiliary percussion parts included
that really make this chart come alive, plus optional
flute and vibraphone parts. You'll want to play this
highly recommended chart!
10593777 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
4 So Danco Samba—Antonio Carlos Jobim/arr.
Victor Lopez. Victor Lopez creatively sets Jobim's
great samba with an alternating and brief swing
feel. The tempo is around 158 bpm, and it's tasty
with some clever quotes you'll recognize. There's
also a written or improvised solo for tenor sax, a
few piano montuno interludes, accessible brass
ranges, and optional parts included for augmented
instrumentations. Add it all together and you've got
a fine samba chart. Highly recommended!
10756384 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
n 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
l Viva Tirado—Gerald Wilson/arr. John Berry.
From the
acclaimed 1962 album Moment of Truth
by the Gerald Wilson Big Band, Viva Tirado was the
impressive lead off tune. This chart, in a medium Latin
style, features the soaring melody of the saxophones
paired with the energetic drive of the rhythm
section and punches from the brass. Suggested or
improvised solos are for alto sax and trumpet. An
outstanding chart for developing jazz bands!
10842289 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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