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
Bossa at its best! This accessible bossa nova chart provides students with an introduction to one of the most well-known styles of Brazilian music. There is enough syncopation to be interesting but still
Carefully paced for younger players and written in a moderate bossa style, this great-sounding original is easy to learn and fun to play. Nicely scored for the entire ensemble, alto sax and trumpet are
Great rhythm section parts, including auxiliary percussion and a Latin groove, along with comfortable ranges and a moderate tempo make this an excellent choice for younger bands. There's a written solo with
Here's a hip and accessible blues tune with a Latin groove scored perfectly for beginning jazz ensembles. Creative scoring produces a repetitive bass groove that is playable without becoming tiresome, and
Based on the chord changes to Black Orpheus, this chart features solos for any instrument over the A section of the form along with melodic segments for all sections. It is a great way to introduce
Build up your rhythm section with this getaway to Curacao! Built on an easy Latin groove and moderate tempo, this chart will transport everyone to the islands without leaving the band room. Featuring a
Here is an upbeat yet mysterious bossa nova chart that will definitely get everyone dancing. Written with careful consideration for ranges, this piece lets you focus on rhythm and articulation in your
Check out this great flexible combo chart that works really well for beginning players in your ensemble. With its Latin groove and simple swing, this tune is a great introduction piece for new members.
This festive bossa nova setting of a favorite carol is full of fresh harmonization. This is a great chart for your winter concert!
Here is a great Latin samba chart that brings a relaxing island feel, drawing inspiration from legends Chuck Mangione and Sonny Rollins. With plenty of room for solos to feature your players and a
This exciting up-tempo Latin funk chart is perfect for beginning groups. Based on the chord changes to Groove Merchant by Jerome Richardson, this is the perfect closer for your next concert. This
This calypso chart might be the happiest piece ever written for young jazz ensemble. Like the classic Sonny Rollins piece St. Thomas, this composition uses simple basic chords and rhythms, but the
This reimagining of a classic holiday staple will be a surefire favorite at your holiday concert! Influenced by the sounds of Latin America, this arrangement includes a fun montuno and a swing
Take your jazz band on a trip to the Caribbean with this authentic calypso! Students will love the catchy melody, and directors will appreciate the plentiful auxiliary percussion, clear rhythm section
The smart phone has revolutionized communications - and this chart does the same for big-band performance. The solo section allows players to explore the art of improvisation in complete freedom,
Translated to "How's it going?," this bright, energetic Latin chart includes a written or improvised open solo section for any soloist, with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist
A solid bass line groove is the foundation of this fun Latin/rock chart for young jazz bands. All sections have the melody at some time and other features include: highly melodic lines, a written solo for
This bossa nova layers pleasing melodies and clever harmonies on top of the classic beat from Brazil. After the melody statement, there's a nice development section leading to the open solo section where
Firewalker begins with a tension and release sound by the horns alone, and eases into a driving samba groove. The features include moderate ranges, notated rhythm section parts, an open solo