Latin Jazz Ensemble Sheet Music

The LP The First Circle contains some of the most exciting contemporary music ever created. This chart has been acclaimed as one of the best big band arrangements ever done! The piece is rhythmically...

Arranged by Bill Holman and originally recorded by the Woody Herman Orchestra, featuring Stan Getz, on their album Live at the Concord Jazz Festival, The Dolphin (El Delfrin) is written in a beautiful...

Bob Curnow continues to add to his prolific arrangements of the music of Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays with one of their more popular tunes, 'Phase Dance.' Set in a genre all their own, this Latin/Fusion st...

This version is edited to be played with only 8 brass and a standard saxophone section. As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on 'Live at Brigham Young University', this is the thrilling latin Stan...

This arrangement features tenor saxophone and guitar, and the chart captures the excitement of this marvelous tune from Pat's Secret Story CD. (10 brass) (on CD 104) As recorded on Bob Curnow's L.A. B...

As commissioned (and recorded) by the SWR Big Band of Stuttgart, Germany, this is an extended arrangement based on a gorgeous melody by Pat Metheny. The saxophone players double on flute (sax 1), clar...

Here is a great blend of swing and Latin, done in the inimitable style of Oliver Nelson. It was recorded on the Flying Dutchman label in 1969. This wonderful chart features alto saxophone. 5-4-4-3

Finally ... the definitive version of this magnificent music. The third of seven movements published by Sierra Music. The original score of Richards' was the source for this and all the movements of t...

After a beautiful, mellow intro featuring solo flugelhorn (trumpet), this exciting chart moves to a spirited Samba. Easy changes for solos plus great ensemble choruses!

Driving rhythms and fresh colors abound in this bright samba that works exceptionally well with a wide range of groups.

This hugely popular Jeff Taylor chart opens with the spotlight on solo alto sax answered by the piano. From there the chart is propelled into an exciting and authentic Latin salsa groove featuring cri...

Children of Sanchez. is a level 3 jazz band series piece designed for high school and advanced junior high school band. Full instrumentation includes 5 saxophone, 8 brass and 4 rhythm parts. Optional...

This is the great Horace Silver Latin standard. This chart features the lead alto and 4th trumpet. They get the melody and then each get a chance to solo. Lots of cool ensemble at the end. Trumpet to...

This infectious and immediately recognizable Quincy Jones standard was popular long before Austin Powers introduced it to a brand new generation of fans. Easy to learn and fun to play, this will quick...

Morricone's memorable movie theme has been recordedby artists ranging from trumpeter Chris Botti to violinist Joshua Bell. Here is a beautiful setting for young jazz ensembles featuring a flugelhorn s...

From the musical Finian's Rainbow, this familiar 1940s standard is nicely scored here for young bands. Written in a moderate tempo, the style changes smoothly between swing and Latin and requires no s...

Composed in a flashy merengue style, this brief blaze of glory is a perfect hair on fire opener or rousing score for mature ensembles. It featuers simmering sax lines, open solo possibilities, and car...

This jazz standard by Horace Silver from 1956 features an exotic and captivating Latin jazz groove along with a distinctive melodic line and chord progression. Mark Taylor uses elements from Horace's...

Warm brass pads, beautiful orchestrations including, bucket muted trumpets, guitar, and vibes and lush sax scoring set the backdrop for this beautiful arrangement of the classic song that is the perfe...

This one BURNS! With clever shifts from swing to samba, trombone section features, hard swinging figures, a hip sax soli, and huge ensemble shouts, this one is the perfect showcase for your top level...

Teach your early jazz players authentic Merengue style with this fiery Latin original. Great yet accessible parts for all sections and your rhythm section will be on fire. Open solos for all sections...

A Cuban Cha-cha-chá arrangement of O, Christmas Tree in 4/4? Yes it is! This out-of-the-box setting of one of the most beloved Christmas songs has it all. Fun and accessible parts for all sections, de...

It's soulful, Latin, and full of energy, yet very playable at 185 BPM. Lead trumpet range is to written high C above the staff, with solo space (suggested written solo) for alto, tenor, bari, trumpet...

Santana continues to capture the limelight with his award winning CD. His most recent hit is this medium tempo Latin tune, creatively arranged for young groups by Roger Holmes.

One of the most well-known tangos throughout the world, Libertango (as arranged here by Paul Murtha) will give your young players a chance to learn this important and engaging musical style. Solidly s...