Spartiti Latina di Kendor Music: Passione e Ritmo da Suonare

This contemporary Latin original for developing groups will showcase your band's ability to generate excitement, while also including some subtle musical effects. The rhythm section's driving groove w...

Perfect for developing groups, the chart starts with a tradition chorale, and then morphs into a clever re-harmonization of the classic carol while embracing the bossa nova style. The open solo sectio...

Here's a fun and accessible original to acclimate your big band to the bossa nova style. Composed especially for developing groups, the chart features a memorable melody and an irresistible groove thr...

Here's a great chart with a catchy montuno groove. You'll find plenty of helpful articulations and notated rhythm parts, and the composer offers detailed rehearsal suggestions designed to streamline p...

You'll definitely want to add this terrific Latin chart to your library for developing groups. The hard-driving groove will energize your band as it navigates through smooth melodies and a catchy osti...

The title is perfect for the cool, laidback feel of this bossa nova original for advancing groups. Melodic motives are assigned to the full ensemble and to various sections of the band. Written or ad...

Scored in a bright Latin style, this engaging original is designed to make advancing jazz ensembles sound their very best. For optimum results in achieving a stylistically authentic sound, the additio...

El Tigre is composed in the songo style, which is frequently heard in salsa music. The memorable winding melodies and sturdy harmonies are supported by the effective and constantly active rhythm secti...

This authentic Brazilian bossa for advancing groups is an appealing blend of gently syncopated rhythms and rich harmonies. Chord changes for the open solo section are included for alto, tenor, trumpet...

Commissioned by the St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Jazz Ensemble of Kenmore, NY, this spirited Latin original for advancing groups is a real showstopper! The title in Portuguese means a samba schoo...

This exciting, uptempo samba for advancing groups is a great way to spotlight a fabulous trombone section on the familiar In A Mellow Tone or Rose Room chord changes. Trombones not only play the melod...

This easy-going, feel-good bossa nova is the perfect follow-up to a high energy tune. It contains a combo featuring solo tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone (written solos provided) that converses effect...

Commissioned by the Gates Chili High School Jazz Ensemble in Rochester, New York, this original for proficient groups alternates between a Latin and straight 8th-note feel, and draws on the ascending...

This 2015 Grammy-nominated arrangement, was recorded by the Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra on Strength In Numbers' (Summit Records). The original Stephen Foster waltz is refitted here as a medium-brig...

This chart for proficient groups utilizes a driving Afro-Cuban 12/8 feel to simulate the power and tension of a full strength hurricane. When you're not experiencing mental images of a raging storm ma...

This original for proficient groups is a sure bet for getting your audiences and judges engaged. Effective salsa rhythms are utilized throughout and the brass ranges are moderate. Duration 5:00.

This cha cha for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to My Little Suede Shoes by Charlie Parker, and is a great chart to introduce the authentic Latin style! The solo section is written out...

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. Written for beginning groups, the open solo section...

This medium-fast bossa for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Blue Bossa by Kenny Dorham. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assi...

This fresh setting of Ellington's immortal standard gives it a unique salsa twist! Though the vocalist (or tenor sax) is the primary feature, this chart showcases the whole band's ability to establish...

This setting of La Paloma by Sebastian Yradier features your flute ensemble in a warm and delicate register, emulating the sweet Spanish countryside which inspired the original piece. This grade 4 edi...

This classic Latin song by Sebastian Yradier is presented here for grade 3 groups and stresses rhythmic vitality, dynamic control and proper articulation.

These tangos by Ernesto Nazareth are in the 1920's Brazilian light music style. Played in a swaying, lilting manner, careful attention to the articulation markings is essential. Scored for SATB saxoph...

This high energy, fun samba is full of exciting rhythmic drive. Written for 10 players, accessible and powerful mallet parts, special effects and plenty of room for improvisation, makes this grade 4 a...

This octet for common instruments features a serene, enchanted, harmonized Spanish melody in a beguine style. Rhythms are limited to quarter, eighth, sixteenth and simple syncopations which are perfec...