Latin Jazz Ensemble Charts

Build up your rhythm section with this getaway to Curacao! Built on an easy Latin groove and moderate tempo, this chart will transport everyone to the islands without leaving the band room. Featuring a

This Terry White chart on a relaxed Lou Donaldson bossa nova favorite is just right for young jazzers. Brief written or improvised solos are for trumpet, trombone and alto sax. Played around 136 bpm, it has

Alright, alright, here's your joyous and happy Latin chart for any performance setting! The calypso groove is easy to play, the brass ranges are very accessible, the tempo is around 142 bpm, written

Here's a Wes Montgomery bossa/rock tune that grooves along at around 145 bpm with the melody line played by tenor 1 and trumpet 2. With very playable ensemble sections and hits,

We haven't heard a better original Latin tune at this grade level than Pollo Roja! It's a cha-cha to be performed at around 146 bpm, has easy brass ranges, includes a written or ad lib alto

Sideways Walking Dog features a Latin/rock groove at around 180 bpm with very simple rhythms and a great melody line. Additional features include easy brass ranges, a written solo for tenor

Let My People Go, based on the well-known spiritual, has been arranged here as a unique, funky cha-cha! There are written solos for trumpet 1 and tenor sax 1, both with backgrounds, and a

Here is a modern spin on this timeless tune with written solos for trombone 1 and alto sax 1, and a trumpet 1 range to written E top space. Set in a reggae-swing feel at 110 bpm, it