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

Ad Lib on Nippon was composed by Ellington and tenor sax/clarinetist Jimmy Hamilton after the band's 1964 visit to Japan. This movement consists of four sections: Fugi; Igoo; Nagoya and

Afro-Bossa is a wonderfully strange and important piece of Ellingtonia because it is a great example of Ellington integrating the blues into his writing, as he did so often. The moods seamlessly

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

The original big band recording of Duke Pearson's Amanda was significantly trimmed down from the arrangement's actual manuscript, likely for time purposes. The melody is only stated once at the

Recorded in 1980 by Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass, this Jobim standard becomes a beautiful solo trombone feature. Both alto saxophones and tenor sax 1 double flute. Baritone sax doubles bass

A collection of beautiful pieces arranged for solo piano drawn from the rich tradition of Argentinean music. Includes performance notes and history along with a CD of full performances.
 

Master composer Patrick Williams has created a superior chart in every way with Aurora. It is a roaring samba at 120 bpm with optional horns in F, full instrumentation, two auxiliary

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