Latin Sheet Music

Although originally an Italian song composed in 1960, Estate has become a jazz standard thanks in part to the Bossa nova version recorded by Joao Gilberto. This smooth version for younger players feat...

Comfortably scored in a moderate samba tempo, Mark's sophisticated arrangement of this classic Jobim melody includes lyrics for performance in EITHER Portuguese or English.

Written in a straight 8th Latin groove, this moderately paced original features the sax section on the main melody, with solid support and answering figures from the brass. Solos are included for alto...

Roger has given this standards a new shine with contemporary harmonies and an easy rock ballad feel. Fresh!

This jazz classic from Sonny Rollins features an uptempo Latin groove with alternating sections in swing. In this challenging, yet great-sounding arrangement the head is treated in a tutti format for...

Skillfully adapted for young players, John Berry takes this familiar Cuban song and gives us a great sounding Latin chart with easy ranges and a modest tempo.

Composed in 1928, Ellington's The Mooche was characterized as jungle style at the time thanks to the unique instrumentation and rhythmic style. Mark Taylor's outstanding version for younger players al...

One of the earliest examples of the fusion of Afro-Cuban elements into jazz, Dizzy Gillespie's classic composition is updated here for the Little Big Band format from Mike Tomaro's popular big band ch...

Reminiscent of the music Mark Taylor wrote for the Stan Kenton Orchestra, this fiery showpiece features a churning Afro-Cuban groove alternating with sections in swing. Small group scoring is contrast...

Written as a solo vehicle for tenor sax, Mark has created a marvelous setting on this Hoagy Carmichael standard using a sensuous slow Latin groove. Very effective!

When it comes to Latin compositions, it just doesn't get any better than the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim. This classic tune is nicely adapted for young players, featuring the brass on the 'one note'...

This well-know Latin standard is a perfect change of pace for a jazz concert. Carefully notated for beginning groups, this is a great introduction to Latin style. Full length recording included.

This arrangement of Tito Puente's Latin/Rock classic (made famous by Santana) is an absolute must for beginning groups! The simple chord structure makes this one a natural for players just learning to...

Composed by jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, and arranged here by Latin master Michael Mossman, this appealing chart features a comfortable cha-cha groove, a distinctive harmonic progression, and a tunefu...

Mark uses a light samba feel to craft a marvelous setting of this Charlier Parker standard for the little big band format. Perfectly scored tutti ensemble figures are contrasted with feature spots for...

Composed in the early 1960s, this marvelous bossa nova may not be as well known as some, but is no less attractive, especially arranged here for young bands by Terry White. A brief duet of trumpet and...

In the skilled hands of arranger Michael Mossman, this Irving Berlin classic feels completely at home as a mambo! With some harmonic wrinkles and a terrific mix of scoring styles, this chart has a gre...

The bolero is Cuba's version of the ballad, and this hauntingly beautiful melody with lush orchestrations yields an expressive opportunity for both your alto sax soloist and ensemble. The Paquito D'Ri...

1st Trpt. written top note: Db3 Es ist schon Tradition, dass der berühmte Walzer von Johann Strauss jedes Jahr beim Neujahrskonzert von den Wiener Philharmoniker gespielt wird. Hier eine Big Band Vers...

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...

no one else is writing Latin tunes that are this good! (3:55)

no one else is writing Latin tunes that are this good! (3:55)

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...

The mambo is hot! El Rey del Mambo (The King of Mambo), Victor Lopez, does it again--big time. Born in Cuba, Victor knows Latin music--the essence, the feel and, most important, how to write it for yo...

The mambo is hot! El Rey del Mambo (The King of Mambo), Victor Lopez, does it again--big time. Born in Cuba, Victor knows Latin music--the essence, the feel and, most important, how to write it for yo...