Jazz Ensemble for Beginners

This Latin bossa nova is ideal for bands at the easy level. The lyrical melody gives way to some exciting ensemble work that will make this a favorite of bands and audiences alike. Inspired by the Bra...

A solid rhythmic groove and a lyrical melody combine to create the foundation of this driving Latin chart. Rich ensemble voicings and an open solo section over easy changes make this a perfect vehicle...

From the opening notes to the final chord, this exciting Latin original features a strong melody, open solo space for all (written or ad lib), and plenty of full ensemble work.

Here's a suave Latin tune designed to feature your tenor sax and trombone soloists. A memorable melody is supported by sophisticated, yet accessible harmonic motives throughout. Authentic Latin device...

Try this bright Latin chart for developing groups featuring solos for piano, and the two cats alluded to in the title - namely alto saxophone and trumpet. Even if you use the minimum instrumentation o...

Kendor continues its tradition of publishing accessible jazz charts that have integrity and style with this selection for developing groups set in a bright Latin feel. The introduction played by piano...

We welcome California jazz educator Mike Dana to the Kendor family of writers with this spirited Latin original for developing groups. Containing reasonable ranges and rhythmic figures, plus an exciti...

A medium bossa, nova, Tiara is another great introduction to Latin styles for young bands. This selection will make the jazz band sound sophisticated beyond their years.

Here is another very straight-ahead Latin (Cha Cha) version of Baubles, Bangles & Beads, as played by Tito Puente and his Orchestra. It is an ensemble chart from start to end, and very dancable. The a...

Por Una Cabeza is the famous Argentinian Tango from the film 'Scent of a Woman'. Our arrangement is very easy to play, with low brass ranges, yet makes for great Tango. The 'verse' is played by Flute,...

Our chart of Desafinado is written as a smooth bossa, featuring your two tenor saxes. The sax solo lines are written out, so no improvisation is needed. The brass have limited ranges, with trumpets on...

'Wheels' is a neat little Cha-Cha dating from the early 1960's. Joe Loss and his Orchestra had minor chart success with their version of it. Our chart, whilst not a transcription, retains much of the...

An exciting full band arrangement of this Latin Rock classic. Suitable for student bands with trombones cued onto saxes. Written out piano, tenor and optional alternative flute/trombone/guitar solos w...

Bring the warmth of the Caribbean to your next concert with this very playable relaxed vocal number. Usual big band line up,plus optional 3 Flutes, 3 Bb Clarinets and Horn in F. This title is ideal fo...

BIG BAND GIRL VOCAL. The 1960's hit number as recorded by Dusty Springfield, in the original steady beat Latin style. A tenor sax solo is included as an alternative to the vocal.

This bossa Nova/Swing is easy to play and sounds great.

Simple Latin based tune written in mostly unision, octaves, counterpoint and block harmonies. Written solos for tenor and trumpet.

A Latin tune based on different uses of the Phrygian Mode, it has 3 easy harmonic sections. Can be played with 6 horns & rhythm.

Lovely bossa nova featuring unison flute melody and flute solo. Originally recorded by the Bill Watrous Big Band on his album 'The Tiger of San Pedro'.

This is a beautiful medium tempo (mm=132) bossa that works great for young bands. The melody is played first by alto/tenor/trumpet/bone (with optional guitar or vibes.) The soloist (any of the above)...

Hip Salsa-style Rumba featuring Alto sax. Lead Trumpet goes up to Bb. 1/4 note = 130.5,4,4,G,P,B,D. Running Time 5:15.

Tango,well orchestrated.Nonet arrangement for traditional ballroom dancing. EZ ranges for all horns. Chart is from Dirk's casual gig library.