Spartiti latina

The publication of this piece is dedicated to the memory of Manny Albam, the composer. Bob Curnow took the original orchestration (as recorded by Stan Kenton's Innovations Orchestra) and scored it for...

This is a new edition (Finale computer notation) of the original arrangement, with no editing. Instrumentation requires 1 alto, 2 tenors, baritone and bass saxophone, 5 trumpets, 4 horns in F, 4 tromb...

Saxophonsatz: 1 Alt-, 2 Tenor-, 2 Bariton-Saxophone

A samba in 7/4 ...... only Hank could make that work! This is a tough chart, but well worth the effort. Exactly as recorded on the 'Live at Butler University' CD. Trumpet, alto saxophone and drums are...

Movement I (of 7) of the Cuban Fire Suite. Finally ... the definitive version of this magnificent music. The first of seven movements published by Sierra Music. The original score of Richards' was the...

Finally ... the definitive version of this magnificent music. The third of seven movements published by Sierra Music. The original score of Richards' was the source for this and all the movements of t...

Kenton had many hits over the years, and this very creative arrangement by Pete was one of them. A great Latin setting with that unforgettable trombone lick in the shout chorus. There is room at the e...

Johnny Richards at his best! A very playable chart without a lot of range concerns for brass. A bass trombone feature from beginning to end, in a Latin and a Swing feel. This chart is recorded on the...

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on Live at Brigham Young University, this may well be Willie's best chart done for Stan. Maiden uses a latin feel, the lush sound of the trombones and saxophon...

As recorded by the Stan Kenton Orchestra on 'Back To Balboa' (Capitol)

This is a gorgeous feature for tenor saxophone (there is also a piano solo). Sensuous, warm, lush ..... all those good things. Set in a slow bossa-nova style, this lyrical piece will please your playe...

A medium latin groove setting for a marvelous trombone solo on the melody. Room to improvise for the soloist leads to a great, swinging shout section before returning to the latin feel and a beautiful...

As recorded on Tonight Show Band, Vol. 2 (Amherst), this chart won a Grammy for best big band arrangement. Holman took this great standard, put it in 3-4, and wrote scintillating counter lines that we...

If you know 'The First Circle' or 'Minuano,' then you'll have some sense of what this incredible composition is all about. The chart is almost 700 measures long, and it contains all of the elements th...

This fantastic samba has it all! It's written in an extended blues format and features an a capella ensemble, lots of space for solos and a high-flying sax soli.

Here's a monumental extended work for jazz ensemble that features a tight samba head but goes through a variety of sections including half-time funk, fast straight-ahead jazz and some fearsome ensembl...

Your band will sound its best on this very fresh, full-bodied bossa original. Its inventive harmonic pattern and striking contrasts will make it a favorite with you band and your audience.

Here's a relaxed, free-spirited chart written in a latin/calypso groove. Opens with a tasty a capella brass ensemble and features a solo vamp section that's open for all players. Great fun to play!

This exuberant jazz samba contains plenty of solo space and lots of dynamic and rhythmic contrasts. Your band will really enjoy performing this powerful, melodic chart!

This bright and powerful samba makes a super chart for jazz ensemble. Catch the incredible soft shout chorus which then builds in intensity right to the end.

Commissioned by the NAJE, this outstanding bossa/ballad is a perfect showcase for your alto sax soloist.

The hot latin-fusion feel of this chart clearly makes it one of the best in years! Features flugel/trumpet soloist.

Effectively presents the exciting Samba sound to young players. Ole!

Exciting Latin and rock elements are skillfully combined in this powerful chart that's truly impressive in performance.