Pop Arrangements for Jazz Ensemble

The haunting and distinctive Blackbird, from The Beatles' White Album, is adapted here in a moderate and soft samba style in the Little Big Band format. Trumpet and alto sax are featured on

Take a classic Paul Simon melody, add an energetic samba style, an opening alto sax melody solo, then gradually layer in more voices, and you have a chart that is well on the way to be thrilling! All

Setting records for most views on YouTube and topping the pop charts in several countries, Despacito was recorded by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi with rapper Daddy Yankee (and later remixed with

Commissioned by the U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors, this Eric Richards chart shines new light on the beauty and depth of this classic Beatles hit. An up-tempo Brazilian groove gives way to hints of samba and

Originally recorded in 1969, this iconic Latin rock tune composed by Sonny Henry helped boost the success of Santana and has remained a familiar classic ever since. This solid arrangement for younger

This is probably the best known bossa nova ever written!  John Berry's easy version includes short written or ad lib solos for alto or tenor and trumpet.  A nice way to remember the great Stan

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,

Written by Stevie Wonder and recorded by Michael Jackson on his 1979 album Off the Wall, this familiar hit is treated here in a creative version for jazz ensemble. Incorporating the jazz influenced

What happens when one of the hottest swing bands in the land cuts loose on a Disney classic? Cranked up excitement! Big Bad Voodoo Daddy takes a mambo spin on I Wan'na Be Like You from "The Jungle

I'm Free is one of the many great tunes from The Who's rock opera "Tommy." With a nod to Mario Bauz and Tito Puente, Rick Hirsch has reimagined this classic rock anthem as a high energy mambo. The

As written by Gloria Estefan and Kiki Santander, this Latin pop tune was a huge hit for Jennifer Lopez. Here, in the hands of Rich Woolworth, it translates into an extremely awesome jazz band chart.

This arrangement of Tito Puente's Latin-rock classic is an absolute "must" for young jazzers!  Made famous by Santana, and loaded with Latin-American spirit, this chart is perfect for teaching Latin

Here's Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine's hot and very exciting Latin rock chart! This groove is loaded with tons of energy, plus it has a cool melodic hook that never gives up. There are no

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

Famously recorded by Louis Armstrong, this chart is set in a moderate cha-cha style for a creative version of a classic melody. Even in this flexible instrumentation, little big band format there is an