Latin Jazz Ensemble Charts

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

This standard by Horace Silver features a distinctive bass line groove and a laid-back Latin style. Expertly adapted for this easy level, here is a great way to introduce the music of this jazz master to

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.

Composed in a flashy merengue style, this brief blaze of glory is a perfect hair-on-fire opener or rousing encore for mature ensembles. It features simmering sax lines, open solo possibilities, and

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 in the early 1960s, this marvelous bossa nova may not be as well known as some, but it is no less attractive - especially arranged here for young bands. A brief duet of trumpet and tenor gives way

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.

Recorded by contemporary artists Shawn Mendes with Camila Cabello, this popular hit has ruled the pop charts with its seductive Latin style and memorable melodies. This version for developing players

"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

As the title implies, this Michael Mossman original captures a Bolivian style utilizing various layers of sound and shifting moods. Trombones are featured at first, but every section of the ensemble gets a

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

Composed in 1928, Ellington's The Mooche was characterized as "jungle style" at the time thanks to the unique instrumentation and rhythmic style. Mark Taylor's outstanding version for developing

This jazz standard composed by Dave Brubeck came to notoriety on the landmark 1957 Miles Davis/Gil Evans collaboration Miles Ahead. This chart takes the composition in a somewhat different direction with a

Reminiscent of the music Mark Taylor wrote for the Stan Kenton Orchestra, this fiery showpiece features a churning Afro-Cuban groove alternating with sections in swing. Small group scoring is contrasted

Composed by Jose Fernandez Diaz and adapted for young players by John Berry, this familiar Cuban song is featured here as a great-sounding Latin chart. The ranges are easy, the tempo is modest, there

Composed by jazz legend Wes Montgomery, here is a moderate Latin/rock treatment of this popular standard that features a tuneful melody over great changes. A call-and-response style is used throughout,

This breakout hit recorded by Camila Cabello helped bring Latin music to the pop charts. This arrangement for young players is easy to learn and includes sample written solos for alto sax, tenor sax,

This beautiful bossa nova melody by Antonio Carlos Jobim has become a familiar standard as recorded by numerous jazz artists. The accessible Paul Murtha chart features smooth and tasteful scoring for the

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