Latin Jazz Ensemble Charts

This exciting, authentically written work is a tribute to cultural unity using four contrasting Afro-Cuban styles seamlessly connected: guaguanco, son montuno, bolero, and Afro-Cuban 6/8. It was adapted for

As performed by Kris Berg & The Metroplexity Big Band from This Time/Last Year featuring Wayne Bergeron on an aggressive, high-energy Afro-Cuban romp! This chart grabs your attention from the very

Recorded on The New Sounds of Maynard Ferguson and his Orchestra in 1963, this is the original version of the chart (instrumentation: four saxophones, four trumpets, two trombones, piano, bass, and drums)

Here's an up-tempo and intense Latin/swing chart to challenge your ensemble. Includes a tenor sax feature and an open solo section, a rhythm section interlude, a slower swing section near the end, and a

Recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on Live at Brigham Young University, this is the thrilling Stan Kenton Latin sound like that of Malaga and Malaguena that is sure to dazzle any crowd.

This powerful and exciting Latin chart takes you on a sensational journey through 6/4 and 12/8 time. If you are a fan of The First Circle or Minuano and looking for something similar, this

This fiery arrangement of Caribbean Fire Dance maintains a smoldering intensity during even its more subdued moments. There's ample solo space for tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, and drums. The

Take a classic Paul Simon melody, add an energetic samba style, an opening alto sax melody solo, then gradually layer in more voices, and you have a chart that is well on the way to be thrilling! 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

I'm Free is one of the many great tunes from The Who's rock opera "Tommy." With a nod to Mario Bauz and Tito Puente, Rick Hirsch has reimagined this classic rock anthem as a high energy mambo. The

Here's the chart that won first place in the 2015 Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble Composition Contest. It's a one-of-a-kind work with a compelling musical narrative, unique soundscape, and a tune that won't go

Rich DeRosa has created a marvelous Latin composition in a Baiao feel that comes out of the gate roaring! The very hip melody is stated by flute, soprano and alto saxohones, trumpet and piano. There's

Here's the full big-band version of Gordon Goodwin's The Cannonball Run! It's a high-energy Latin/pop cooker that moves along at a pretty good clip, around 240 bpm. The saxophone lead is

Latin music should be a part of every jazz group's repertoire. You'll enjoy the fire and rhythmic emphasis of this chart, as well as the harmonic and melodic richness. With the half note equaling 108

Gordon Goodwin writes Latin charts like no one else! A Latin songo groove, this chart has auxiliary percussion, soprano lead with optional alto 1 part and a hip piano montuno. The lead trumpet range is to

Originally featured on the Yellowjackets CD Altered State, this big-band version was commissioned by East Carolina University. Elements of funk and Brazilian samba contribute to the unique groove

This is a new edition of the original arrangement, with no editing. The instrumentation requires one alto, two tenor, baritone and bass saxophones; five trumpets, four horns, four trombones, tuba, piano,