Blending the Latin styles of bossa nova and Afro-Cuban, this laid-back chart features soloists on trumpet/flugelhorn, piano, and congas. Grade 3 bands will succeed with accessible ranges, rhythms, and
Is the American Dream a family home, a lawn, and a picket fence? This placid bossa transports the listener to well-manicured suburbia and asks them what it means to "live the good life" – while
Written in a light Latin-pop style, this chart encapsulates the carefree nature of summer leisure, bringing afternoon regattas and picturesque bike rides to mind. The soprano saxophone and flugelhorn are
This medium-tempo pop bossa chart is in the 1960s style of Sergio Mendes and Johnny Mandel. The light and airy Latin feel gives the sense of finding playful respite and relief from the sun on a hot day "in
This medium-tempo pop bossa chart is reminiscent of the music of the Pat Metheny Group. Despite the complex harmonies and challenging syncopated rhythms, this piece has a light, airy, and chill feel to it.