Written for the composer's daughter, this authentic son montuno opens with a nostalgic written flute solo (also notated for lead alto or flugel) before breaking into a captivating 2/3 son
Are you ready to program an infectious and irresistible Caribbean dance groove that will have everybody moving in their seats? Plenty of auxiliary percussion parts and a great half-time section add to the
Get everyone up and dancing with this hip and infectious samba groove! It is well scored and can be put together with minimal rehearsal time. There are chord changes for all instruments and a written solo
This is a great-sounding chart that holds the interest and comes together quickly - a superb choice for any concert program! This is a great piece to teach syncopation and Latin rhythms. The melody is first
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
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
A groovy straight-eighth feel on this jazz standard with amazing parts for all and an intro that is nothing but fire. The tempo is around 154 bpm, and the lead trumpet range is to written B-flat above the
It's soulful, Latin, and full of energy - phenomenal jazz writing while still being accessible to well-developed high school jazz programs. All instrumentalists enjoy hip and memorable licks. The lead
This fantastic chart presents a duo of tenor sax and trumpet riding the energetic salsa of the rhythm section. Substantial solo space for both tenor and trumpet is followed by an eight-bar drum solo that
One of the classics from jazz master Chick Corea, Spain is a challenging piece to play, but important for any advanced student of jazz. This combo setting is a perfect way to learn this great
The 1960's Blue Note era inspired this Latin rock chart that is bursting with energy and drive. With solos for alto sax and trumpet, this unique work uses interplay between the winds along with interesting
Here is a mysterious, richly scored ballad composed in the Cuban bolero style and featuring a solo flugelhorn. This piece is great to slow things down and show the more expressive side of your ensemble at
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
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 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
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
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
Composed by jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, this appealing chart features a comfortable cha-cha groove, a distinctive harmonic progression, and a tuneful melody suitable for young players. Every section has an
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 great flow and pacing. Solo space is included for alto sax.
As the title suggests, this is a beautiful melodic feature for alto sax. In addition to the haunting tune, there are subtle supportive ensemble figures that weave a rich fabric of accompaniment and include
This is a great introduction to the inner workings of the jazz idiom. A simple melodic line is developed throughout this combo chart, allowing soloists to communicate with each other and their audience.
Pull out all the stops with this chart! A brilliant salsa that is hot from beginning to end, this chart will leave your audience breathless. The rhythm section will love the groove, and the ensemble writing