Latin Jazz Ensemble Charts

Empanada Caliente sizzles from the opening measure with a strong rhythmic groove that is always pushing the ensemble and the open solo section provides flexibility in choice of soloists with the

The Chili Pepper makes its initial appearance at the very easy grade level! As with all charts in the Chili Pepper series, this one has an infectious Latin groove, rhythmic excitement and a strong melody.

This dramatic and fiery chart captures all of the excitement of an event in a bullring. The opening fanfare leads to a relentless Latin groove that supports the lyrical melody. A perfect choice for any

It's time for another musical journey through Miami's Little Havana as provided by Jeff Jarvis. This medium-easy level original scored in cha-cha style showcases authentic, yet accessible rhythms and

Samba Nova has a breezy samba melody suited for a beach in Rio while melodic counterpoint plays in the sand. Following a funky half-time interlude the trumpet takes the first solo, followed by

This nice chart has an easy samba groove featuring a relaxed melody accompanied by melodic counterlines and rhythmic accents. Written solos and chord changes are provided for alto sax, tenor sax,

This is the perfect Latin chart to program in the middle of your set. The features include a captivating melody, ample written or improvised solo sections for trumpet and alto saxophone, and an

Here's a big Latin production number in the mold of such classics as Granada, Malaga, and of course, the very popular Malaguena. All the familiar ingredients are here for a powerful

As written by Gloria Estefan and Kiki Santander, this Latin pop tune was a huge hit for Jennifer Lopez. Here, in the hands of Rich Woolworth, it translates into an extremely awesome jazz band chart.

Written for developing groups, Sofrito is a fun Latin chart featuring a catchy stop-time melodic presentation, written or improvised solos for trumpet 2 and lead alto (with

Un dia en Savannah (A Day in Savannah) is a Latin jazz style song. Up tempo and energetic. It features the sax section with a harmonized solo section. The trumpets accent important parts during the

Clara's Mambo is a song in 'mambo type" style "aq la Perez Prado." Fun and very danceable song. Solo section provided for the brass players mainly in the chord of Bb7, lots of room to improvise.

Pocket Samba is based on the chords of Chopsticks and has been transformed into a fun and vibrant samba that players will love to play and audiences will love to sing and clap along to. It

One Day Soon has a unique harmonic flavor which supports an intensely descriptive form and an almost pop melody and groove. There are many styles included in this chart - a chorale-like

A Tempo Di Salsa (Salsa Groove Tempo), is an energetic salsa/Latin jazz groove with rich harmonies and syncopated rhythms. The tempo moves a little faster than normal pieces and the lead trumpet

"Tirandote un Beso" (blowing you a kiss), is a powerful cha-cha groove with a lot of energy. The tempo moves nice and easy at 130 bpm and the lead trumpet range stays within A on the staff and A above the

A long-stemmed rose may well come in handy for this cheeky tune. Warning: We Tango Tonight, with its sinewy melody, will stick with you long after you play it, and your audiences may request an

This small-group chart is based on the big-band chart Mambo over the Mountain, also by Rick Hirsch. The inspiration for this one is based on the great mambos of Spanish Harlem and includes a catchy

This catchy mambo is built almost entirely on the rhythmic figure clapped in the first two bars. Its authentic mambo flavor is a blast to play. After two bars of hand claps, it's winds only, then

You can't help but smile when you play and hear Tonight, We Tango. At around 112 bpm, this tongue-in-cheek chart is tons of fun and has a melody that just won't go away, plus the groove is one that

Song for Silver is a Latin/rock original that provides a great opportunity to introduce young players to jazz legend Horace Silver. It's based on the chord changes to Song for My

Inspired by the music of Brazil, this chart is an upbeat, catchy, medium-tempo samba that's impossible to get out of your head. Written or improvised solos for tenor saxophone and trumpet lead into a vamp

Famously recorded by Louis Armstrong, this chart is set in a moderate cha-cha style for a creative version of a classic melody. Even in this flexible instrumentation, little big band format there is an

Composed for Latin jazz master Ray Baretto, this appealing cha-cha is based around a moderate groove and a very melodic theme. The variety in scoring is beautifully blended between showcasing individual