Ensemble

Background: When Harry James decided to follow the lead of fellow bandleader Artie Shaw and add a string section, he had to build a book quickly. Besides originals, new pop songs and older songs (one...

With the first half of this arrangement written as a conventional waltz in 3/4 and the second half scored in 4/4 swing, this great classic for augmented jazz ensemble calls for clean, crisp articulati...

With the first half of this arrangement written as a conventional waltz in 3/4 and the second half scored in 4/4 swing, this great classic for augmented jazz ensemble calls for clean, crisp articulati...

This arrangement of one of Cedar Walton's best-known compositions was arranged for and performed by the Art Blakey Big Band. It features great rhythmic energy, alternating styles between Latin and swi...

Made famous by Harry Belafonte and frequently used in films and television, here is a very easy arrangement of this Latin classic. Includes an optional drums/percussion feature section.

You may not recognize this by the title, but Libertango is one of the most well-known tangos throughout the world. Written with sultry lines for the saxes and rhythmic punctuations in the brass, this...

As always, Bob Lowden's charts present the player with something that is fun to play. This is certainly no exception. No solos in this nice Latin piece.

This is a tuneful bright samba that can be a 'cooker' for less experienced bands. No technical problems, trumpets to a written G, solos for Tenor and Trumpet, and even playable by a limited instrument...

This fine light samba makes an excellent concert feature for developing stage bands. Includes a short trumpet solo and detailed rhythmic section parts.

Latin excitement is the name of the game, and this showstopper from Jim Swearingen will make an effective highlight for your trumpet soloist as it powers its way to a dynamic finish. LOTS OF FUN!

Terrific latin rock chart for young jazz groups that is sure to be a favorite of students and audiences alike! Help your young players get in the groove! CAN'T BE BEAT!

A tasty bossa nova which moves quickly to a double-time samba feel. Solo trumpet, combined with an excellent trombone soli and polished en semble writing, makes this an ideal contest piece.

A moderate bossa nova with lots of appeal, 'Latinova' includes a written piano solo and an ad lib solo section which can be performed by either trumpet or trombone(written solo suggestions are include...

Very nice latin tune with a definite salsa feel. Features a small combo at the start and then builds with the addition of the whole ensemble.

Featuring an alto sax/trumpet duet, 'Calypso Bob' is a delightful calypso tune with a strong island groove. Ranges are reasonable and while there are plenty of challenges for the horns and rhythm sect...