Psalm 149

A relic of the gaslight era, this classic tune by Turner Layton receives a fresh new treatment as a sprightly samba. After the trumpet and saxophone melody statement, the full wind section is featured in a

Beethoven gets fired up in this very creative Latin extravaganza! It contains quotes from many European art music pieces. A hip samba groove seamlessly transitions to swing and back to samba with solos for

Opening with a catchy unison ensemble lick, this chart is a samba reminiscent of the Antonio Carlos Jobim style. It features alto sax 1 and trumpet 2 on the lead melody and solos for each that can be

With varied tempos, and several Latin styles, this is a tour-de-force treatment of the world's best-known tango in the style of Bill Holman's epics for the Stan Kenton band. A flamenco-style fanfare opens

Rafael Mendez's trumpet extravaganza gets the Stan Kenton treatment in a romping Latin epic. This will give your trumpet section an opportunity to shine while featuring your lead player. There's an alto

This Latin mambo style has been on the rise. This chart features a repeating ostinato in the piano that allows the rest of the ensemble to dance around it. Written-out improv-type solos are provided for two

Great rhythm section parts, including auxiliary percussion and a Latin groove, along with comfortable ranges and a moderate tempo make this an excellent choice for younger bands. There's a written solo with

Here is a nice offering from Ernesto Lecuona of Malaguena fame. This take on the Spanish classic provides great variety for your program. There are solos for tenor sax and trumpet along with a

A great pun on the similarly named bossa nova classic, this chart will work for just about any level of ensemble and is a great introduction for younger players. Instrumentation is for two trumpets, one

The title of this tune is a thinly disguised suggestion of the Jobim composition that is everyone's favorite bossa nova. There is a solo section for alto and trumpet with written solos or chord changes for