Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

One of the classic examples of the Afro-Cuban style in jazz, Manteca endures as a true standard. Available here in a version playable by young bands, Michael Sweeney carefully simplifies the complexit...

In the skilled hands 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 sax o...

This was one of Stevie Wonder's signature hits from the 1970s, and here is a masterfully arranged easy version in a light bossa style. Trombones grab the spotlight in the beginning and again at the en...

Arranged in an easy flowing bossa style, here is an effective version of this jazz standard from jazz master Benny Carter and Sammy Cahn. Featuring solid and creative scoring for the entire ensemble,...

This beautiful bossa nova melody by Antonio Carlos Jobim has become a familiar standard recording by countless jazz artists. Paul's arrangement features smooth and tasteful scoring for the entire ense...

There's nothing like a good Latin tune for starting a conga line, and there's nothing like being at the front of that line. That's what Front of the Train is all about: a simple melody and a catchy be...

This is an essential standard tune that every student of jazz should know. Victor Lopez provides your band with the opportunity to learn this legendary song in a new setting with a few twists. The hea...

Here's a super Latin chart for your first-year players. A driving rhythm keeps the energy going top to bottom on this Carl Strommen original. The piano sets things up in the intro, and the cowbell bui...

Here's a super Latin chart for your first-year players. A driving rhythm keeps the energy going top to bottom on this Carl Strommen original. The piano sets things up in the intro, and the cowbell bui...

Here's a super Latin chart for your first-year players. A driving rhythm keeps the energy going top to bottom on this Carl Strommen original. The piano sets things up in the intro, and the cowbell bui...

Warner Bros. Jazz presents the Jazz Beginnings Series .This is a new series designed for very basic jazz ensemble playing using limited ranges, rhythms and flexible instrumentation and it parallels be...

Warner Bros. Jazz presents the Jazz Beginnings Series .This is a new series designed for very basic jazz ensemble playing using limited ranges, rhythms and flexible instrumentation and it parallels be...

Warner Bros. Jazz presents the Jazz Beginnings Series .This is a new series designed for very basic jazz ensemble playing using limited ranges, rhythms and flexible instrumentation and it parallels be...

Commissioned by the Sacred Heart Jazz Ensemble in Salina, Kansas and director Milton Allen, this Victor Lopez original is exciting and challenging, yet playable...and fun to play. Victor put those ing...

Commissioned by the Sacred Heart Jazz Ensemble in Salina, Kansas and director Milton Allen, this Victor Lopez original is exciting and challenging, yet playable...and fun to play. Victor put those ing...

Commissioned by the Sacred Heart Jazz Ensemble in Salina, Kansas and director Milton Allen, this Victor Lopez original is exciting and challenging, yet playable...and fun to play. Victor put those ing...

La Negra Tiene Tumbao is the Latin Grammy?' winner in the Best Salsa category. Cuban-born Celia Cruz is known as the soulful 'Queen of Salsa' throughout the world and the arranger, Victor Lopez, forme...

La Negra Tiene Tumbao is the Latin Grammy?' winner in the Best Salsa category. Cuban-born Celia Cruz is known as the soulful 'Queen of Salsa' throughout the world and the arranger, Victor Lopez, forme...

La Negra Tiene Tumbao is the Latin Grammy?' winner in the Best Salsa category. Cuban-born Celia Cruz is known as the soulful 'Queen of Salsa' throughout the world and the arranger, Victor Lopez, forme...

Can you teach rock, Latin cha-cha, swing, and funk all in the same chart -- you bet! Who is the one arranger that can create the ultimate chart to showcase your band's versatility? Victor Lopez. Writt...

Here's an easy reggae for your jazz band. Expertly composed and arranged by Victor Lopez, this chart is designed for very beginning jazz groups and will accommodate traditional and/or varied instrumen...

Composed by Duke Ellington and arranged by jazz composer and transcriber, David Berger, 'Limbo Jazz' is a calypso-swing for the young player. Based on the simple chord progression to 'Happy Birthday t...

Composer Dave Hanson shares his colorful harmonic sensibilities with this relaxed Bossa Nova composition. The lush lines weave in and out to create a beautiful soundscape that floats over the rhythm s...

Composer Dave Hanson shares his colorful harmonic sensibilities with this relaxed Bossa Nova composition. The lush lines weave in and out to create a beautiful soundscape that floats over the rhythm s...

Featuring trumpet, this easy level chart opens with a rubato introduction and solo melodic statement before the slow bossa groove takes over. Lush ensemble writing throughout provides a perfect settin...