Jazz Charts with Reduced Instrumentation

This cha cha is based on the chord changes to My Little Suede Shoes by Charlie Parker - it's a great opportunity to introduce an authentic Latin style. The solo section is written out with solo

Take your young jazz band and its audiences on a Jamaican cruise with this with this easygoing calypso groove chart with a sassy melody. There are no individual solos and it features an easy

A strong and happy Latin groove anywhere from 155 to 180 bpm is the foundation of Cajun Chili Peppers. The chart opens with the drums and the horn sections stating the opening fanfare followed by

Here's a distinctive arrangement for beginning jazz groups on one of Duke Ellington's most recognizable tunes. One of the featured works in the 2014 movie "Whiplash," it combines the styles of Latin and big

A driving Latin feel is the foundation of this fun chart. The features include a catchy melody, solid voicings and an open solo section with sample solos provided. It's a great teaching and performance

The danzon is a slow, formal Cuban dance. This original chart is an excellent introduction for young players to this particular Latin style. Strong ensemble scoring, written solos for tenor sax and trumpet,

A carnival is a raucous celebration, and this infectious Latin chart will make everyone want to get up and dance! Great melody, great groove, great fun. With flexible scoring, this chart will be accessible

This easy-to-play Latin bossa nova has everything written out for the rhythm section and no individual solos. The tempo is around 148 bpm with very accessible brass ranges and plenty of

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

Skillfully written for the youngest jazz ensembles, this original Latin/rock chart played at about 128-138 bpm is easy to rehearse, teach and learn. It's a very effective and playable vehicle that

Based on the chord changes to Flamingo, this medium-tempo samba features easy-to-play rhythms, an open solo section, and plenty of unison melodies. The open solo section features any soloist, with

Based on the chord changes to Blue Bossa by Kenny Dorham, this Latin chart provides beginning jazz groups with solid instructional and performance repertoire. It includes short written

Jazz Hero is an accessible Latin/rock chart that will do your band proud. A minor-sounding introduction brings the band in on the major chord melody, then the sections trade back and forth. There

From the Jazz Starter Series comes this fun introduction to the Latin style for young players. The basic mambo rhythms are easy and additional highlights include written solos or duets for trumpets or alto

Here's a bossa nova for the youngest jazz bands that features interesting counterpoint and fresh harmonies. More lively than the usual bossa nova, this a terrific chart to introduce students to this classic

Rick Stitzel's dynamic and clever original employs only a limited number of different rhythmic patterns along with modest brass ranges for young jazz bands. Orangatango features plenty of full

Take a driving Latin/rock groove and add a strong, straightforward melody, and you have this winning change-of-pace chart for jazz groups at the very easy level. Scored for four horns with rhythm

Here's a contemporary Latin/rock/cha-cha groove for your young jazz band by Victor Lopez! It's easy to rehearse and successful to perform with an auxiliary percussion part, no solos, and very accessible