Exuding a joyful party atmosphere, this fun original includes steel drum and/or vibes adding that special flavor to this cut-time salsa chart. Featured are lots of unison horn lines and mostly block
Not just another Latin chart, Quiero Mas has a relaxed feel, but stays exciting at all times! A Latin/funk style, memorable melodies, and pent-up energy all add up to an inventive chart that
This bossa nova begins like a warm tropical breeze but grows in intensity as it develops. This fine chart includes great writing with two chord solo changes giving developing soloists an
Here's a cool Latin chart that sounds like an evening dance party! Everyone gets a chance to play the melody at some point, and all will be talking about this one on the way home from the
Rich Woolworth's original Latin chart smolders from start to finish! With an up-tempo groove that is both melodic and exciting, it also features a distinctly unique section leading into the solos
Not your typical bossa nova, this accessible chart at around 156 bpm is a great way to get your band into the Latin style. The featured solos are written or improvised for alto sax and
A strong and happy Latin groove anywhere from 155 to 180 bpm is the foundation of Cajun Chili Peppers. The chart opens with the drums and the horn sections stating the opening fanfare followed by
Ciudad de Oro is a Latin/jazz original based on a funky type of timba, a recent Cuban rhythmic style based on a 3:2 clave. It's an exciting composition that includes active parts for all
A tour-de-force for advanced groups, this 2015 Grammy-nominated arrangement is the original Stephen Foster waltz refitted as a medium-bright samba in 4/4 time. Featuring a smooth and lyrical melody over a
This fast samba chart for developing groups offers a smooth groove throughout with the half-note equaling 100 bpm, and includes a written or improvised solo for trombone. Additional features
This bossa nova original is a tip of the hat to jazz legend Horace Silver. Based on the chord progression to one of Silver's most famous compositions, Song for My Father, this accessible chart
Salt City Samba is an American/Brazilian samba that is perfect for advancing groups. Similar in style to American/Latin jazz artists Chuck Mangione and Spyro Gyro, this samba original also
This arrangement of the classic Luiz Bonfa samba is played at around 208 bpm. It's bright, happy, upbeat, and festive throughout, with the initial melody stated by alto 1 and trumpet 2 with solo chord
The beautiful ballad beginning and ending in this Alan Baylock original will bring tears to your eyes. The chart then moves to an exciting samba around 110 bpm for the half note with occasional
Here's Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine's hot and very exciting Latin rock chart! This groove is loaded with tons of energy, plus it has a cool melodic hook that never gives up. There are no
Gibraltar is a Freddie Hubbard jazz standard recorded by many jazz giants. It's a very hip samba that cooks at around 180 bpm with written-out solos provided for
Looking for a hot Latin chart? This Victor Lopez original is very hot indeed. It's an Afro-Cuban show-stopper that's jam-packed with lines that bounce section to section, then a suggested
Ray Charles made this one a classic, and now your developing jazz band can too! It's a soulful and funky cha-cha played at the perfect tempo of 120 bpm. Arranged at the medium-easy
With a sophisticated sound right off the top, this chart features a bossa nova groove at around 128 bpm. But not just any bossa, this one stands out above the rest! It includes superb harmonies, nice
Don't miss this very effective Latin original with an auxiliary percussion part that includes castanets for an authentic tango flavor. The features include a modest tempo of 104 bpm
Tango for Jam Jam is an accessible and captivating tango sure to be a hit at any concert. The tempo is around 120 bpm, and the chart has a written alto sax solo along with lots of built-in
Bossa nova originated in Brazil as a combination of jazz and samba and has clearly become a mainstay in today's jazz culture. This original captures all that Latin culture and adds some extraordinary
Let this chart be the first bossa nova you put in front of your beginning jazz ensemble. It's easy to play yet captures all the Brazilian character of this key Latin style. The tempo is relaxed at about 120
Patriotic music for jazz bands is always welcome! This setting begins appropriately at a reverently slow tempo around 60 bpm, with the trumpets carrying the melody followed by a piano interlude. The