Latin Jazz Ensemble Charts

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

Written in a light Latin-pop style, this chart encapsulates the carefree nature of summer leisure, bringing afternoon regattas and picturesque bike rides to mind. The soprano saxophone and flugelhorn are

All the fire and spice you need to get the party going - this solid Latin chart for developed high school ensembles begins with an emotional rubato piano introduction, then the salsa groove kicks in and the

Evocative and heartfelt, this composition is filled with beautiful dynamic contrasts, tight voicings, hip figures, and multiple layers of orchestration. The chart starts warmly with a written solo for

This colorful and easy-paced straight-eighth chart opens with a beautiful alto sax melody that sets the tone early amid lush backgrounds and harmonies. The melody then moves to the trombones and brass

Here is a fiery Latin baiao chart that works as a great opener to any program. Full of nonstop action and driving percussive energy, this chart will leave audiences speechless. Optional written solos for

Composer Michele Fernandez created this authentic Brazilian samba chart that puts the listener on a Vespa flying down the road. Full of driving rhythms and intentional articulations, this superb work will

Perfect for concert or contest, this Latin rock chart channels the styling of Carlos Santana with a shimmering guitar part that is perfect for a strong performer. From top to bottom, this chart is hot and

This is a challenging samba for the more advanced jazz ensemble. From the beginning, you will engage your audience with the Latin groove and writing for winds. There are solos for alto, tenor, trumpet, and

Here is a take on one of the Pat Methany Group's most popular tunes. This arrangement features solos by tenor saxophone, guitar, and trumpet. It takes some mature soloists to sustain the improvisations.

Here is a wonderful, swinging samba featuring tenor sax and trombone - it's a great, refreshing take on the big band samba. Moderate ranges for all makes this a very accessible chart for most bands. Your

Recorded on The New Sound of Maynard Ferguson and his Orchestra in 1963, this edited version incorporates Maynard's super-high lines into the chart so that there are no superhuman concerns in that respect.

This original Brazilian samba captures the authenticity of the style and brings to life the drive and excitement of the culture from which it originates. The title is Portuguese for "In the Next Life." This

This Freddie Hubbard jazz standard is typically a jazz waltz, but this superb chart has a very hip Latin partido feel in 4/4. The tempo is half note around 77 bpm with solo opportunities for tenor 1 and

One of the signature songs from the musical "Oliver!," this tune offers a wealth of opportunities for melodic and harmonic development. Adapted here as a samba, Mark Taylor's powerful arrangement opens with

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

This modern Latin chart provides flexible opportunities to feature almost any star player. Inspired by the music of Gerry Mulligan, the featured solo part was initially intended for baritone sax; however,

Gordon Goodwin presents a funky Latin/pop original targeted at the skilled high school level. As with all Goodwin charts, it's very exciting and drives from beginning to end. It's played around

Check it out! Victor Lopez sets this classic TV theme in an Afro/Cuban groove that alternates with a 12/8 swing style, all at around 120 bpm. There are sample solos for alto sax 1 and trumpet 2 with the

This chart for advancing groups tips its hat to jazz artists such as Tito Puente and Poncho Sanchez. From A to Z is a funky cha-cha over modal changes, providing written or improvised solo

This jazz classic from Sonny Rollins in the Little Big Band setting features an up-tempo Latin groove with alternating sections in swing. In this challenging, yet great-sounding arrangement, the head