Latin Jazz Ensemble Charts

This jazz standard from 1956 features an exotic and captivating Latin jazz groove along with a distinctive melodic line and chord progression. This stellar arrangement uses elements from Horace's original

Written as an anniversary gift to her husband, the composer shares this uplifting samba with beautiful soaring melodies and carefully notated Brazilian patterns. Based around the poignant chord changes of

Composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim and arranged here in a medium samba style, this tuneful standard is nicely suited for the four-horn combo format.

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

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.

"Mofongo" is a popular Puerto Rican menu item, and mama's version must be a particularly spicy dish! Set in a moderate mambo style, this catchy tune cruises along with feature spots for the brass and alto

One of the earliest examples of Afro-Cuban elements into jazz, Dizzy Gillespie's classic composition is updated here in a little big band format (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, trombone and rhythm section). Based on

Sonny Rollins' Latin jazz masterpiece is flexibly scored here for four-part horns and rhythm section and remains true to the original style. Chord changes are included in all the parts for solo

The haunting and distinctive Blackbird, from The Beatles' White Album, is adapted here in a moderate and soft samba style in the Little Big Band format. Trumpet and alto sax are featured on

This well-known Cuban song composed by Jose Fernandez Diaz has been recorded by countless artists through the years, and receives a standout contemporary setting for full jazz ensemble from Latin

Although originally composed for the 1962 musical No Strings, this Richard Rodgers song has become a familiar standard often recorded by jazz artists. Beautifully arranged here as a solo vehicle for alto

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

Featuring a contemporary-sounding groove utilizing even eighth notes, this familiar standard is given a unique treatment in the skilled hands of Mike Tomaro. A trio of tenor sax, trombone and guitar take