Psalm 24

The danzon is a slow, formal Cuban dance. This original chart is an excellent introduction for young players to this particular Latin style. Strong ensemble scoring, written solos for tenor sax and trumpet,

Presented beautifully through heart-pounding grooves in the low basses and devilish contours in the melody with the movement of a tango. A variety of rhythms are reinforced along with sweeping

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

Driving Latin rhythms, great polyphonic writing, and interesting major seventh over minor chord harmony combine to make this chart unforgettable. There are lots of dynamic contrasts, so the full range of

This chart is a good grab if you have some developed players but perhaps not have a full instrumentation. There is some great tutti writing, and its fast tempo will provide some fire for your set! There is

This medium-tempo pop bossa chart is in the 1960s style of Sergio Mendes and Johnny Mandel. The light and airy Latin feel gives the sense of finding playful respite and relief from the sun on a hot day "in

This breezy, up-tempo bossa nova or laid-back samba flows with great sax parts throughout. There is some great interplay between the melody and a slick countermelody and a solo for the alto sax. Then some

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

A fun, light, engaging, and accessible tango with an infectious rhythm that players and audiences will love. Students will learn basic syncopation and dotted quarter-note rhythms as well as eighth rests and

This calypso chart might be the happiest piece ever written for young jazz ensemble. Like the classic Sonny Rollins piece St. Thomas, this composition uses simple basic chords and rhythms, but the

This creative and engaging original work provides all the flair and rhythmic syncopations that make the traditional dance so appealing. Students will also have the opportunity to tango back and forth

Un poco mas - a little bit more- that's what this chart offers, and it delivers! Opening with a definitive brass statement, it settles into a smooth Latin groove before switching things up with a

Yes! This is a hot swinger played in double time around 110 bpm that alternates with a samba groove. A terrific jazz standard that is full of energy, it features solo work for tenor sax (sample solo