Ensemble

Background: When Harry James decided to follow the lead of fellow bandleader Artie Shaw and add a string section, he had to build a book quickly. Besides originals, new pop songs and older songs (one...

With the first half of this arrangement written as a conventional waltz in 3/4 and the second half scored in 4/4 swing, this great classic for augmented jazz ensemble calls for clean, crisp articulati...

With the first half of this arrangement written as a conventional waltz in 3/4 and the second half scored in 4/4 swing, this great classic for augmented jazz ensemble calls for clean, crisp articulati...

Feature your trombone soloist on this unique samba setting of Henry Mancini's popular standard! The soloist is alternated with flowing accompaniment passages, and later an ensemble shout that starts o...

Hier kommt eine smoothe Bossa-Version des Burt Bacharach Hits 'Walk on by' von Aretha Franklin direkt aus dem'Studio Rio'.

New York-style Latin is the foundation for this infectious groove and catchy melody. Oliver Nelson's arrangement of Shake A Lady is a great chart that will cause your band's heads to sway and your aud...

Here is a sizzling Afro-Cuban version of this Chick Corea classic that is sure to be an impressive addition to any program for mature bands. Perfect as a feature for you pianist, but the flexible solo...

This medium tempo samba features a quartet of alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone on the melody along with clever counterlines from the rest of the ensemble. A recurring unison bass line riff holds it a...

This medium slow standard provides a nice introduction to Latin style for young players. Solo sections are based on easy scales and the rhythm section groove is completely written out. Online Audio av...

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 ha...

A Latin bossa style superbly arranged by Greg Yasinitsky. Solo for tenor sax (written-out) and a unique soli featuring 2nd trumpet lead. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Blend,...

Solo l'arrangiatore Dave Wolpe può rendere On Green Dolphin Street l'indirizzo ideale. Una combinazione di swing e atmosfera latina, assoli per contralto 1 e tenore 1 (scritti), gamma di trombe solist...

Based on the traditional 'God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,' this samba treatment cooks. After a short chorale intro, the samba rhythm kicks in either cut time or bright-four groove. Written-out solos are...

Yes, the title is 'The Flying Monkeys.' The groove is solid at 156 BPM: a Latin groove with optional percussion and vibes, two solo sections with written solos provided for any instrument, a big modul...

A Day in the Life of a Fool (Manha de Carnaval)' arranged by Terry White is a bossa nova groove - but not just any bossa - this one stands above the rest. Superb harmonies, nice voicings, a nice sax s...

An easy-to-play Latin bossa with 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 optional parts to in...

Finally an easy version of this classic! Played with a swing feel around 144 BPM with a written-out alto solo, trumpet 1 range to written F top line, this easy to play crowd pleaser will be a hit. It'...

Recorded by the group Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, this is a great medium-tempo mambo to add a little Latin spice to your program. Roger's excellent chart features distinctive melodies, solos for tenor and/o...

Forse non lo riconoscerete dal titolo, ma Libertango è uno dei tanghi più conosciuti in tutto il mondo. Scritto con linee afose per i sassofoni e punteggiature ritmiche per gli ottoni, questo arrangia...

Supplementing the Essential Elements Jazz Ensemble Method, this extremely playable Latin number evokes the sea and the beach. It has interesting harmonies, appealing rhythms, and features a very appro...