Latin Jazz Ensemble Charts

Your quest for a brilliant high-energy Latin chart will end with this hip gem! It has all the components of a winning festival chart: tuneful melodic sections, engaging harmonies, structure, plenty of

You can't go wrong with George Gershwin, and this masterful arrangement has done a spectacular job of taking the genius melody of this classic tune and crafting a subtle and sophisticated chart. The

Colorful harmonic sensibilities abound in this relaxed bossa nova composition. The lush lines weave in and out to create a beautiful soundscape that floats over the rhythm section. This is an excellent

A great Latin chart that makes effective use of unison vs. harmonic rhythm along with a great melody and infectious groove. After the solo section that is built on very playable changes there is a great

Always a favorite of the jazz crowd, the changes of this fantastic Keith Jarrett tune are great to play over, and the bright Latin feel will be a welcome change of pace at any concert or festival. There are

Based on the chord changes to Black Orpheus, this chart features solos for any instrument over the A section of the form along with melodic segments for all sections. It is a great way to introduce

This delightful, breezy bossa has all the ingredients of a great chart: an engaging melody, a fresh harmonic approach, and captivating rhythmic development. Written solos are included for trumpet  and

If you are looking for a fresh-sounding Latin rock chart that features the full ensemble, look no further. After the dynamic introduction, tenor sax and trumpet 1 lead the way. Several harmonic, melodic,

What an iconic set of changes! A staple of jam sessions the world over, this original chart takes the chord progression to Kenny Dorham's Blue Bossa and crafts a wonderful yet simple melody

This exciting up-tempo Latin funk chart is perfect for beginning groups. Based on the chord changes to Groove Merchant by Jerome Richardson, this is the perfect closer for your next concert. This

A carnival is a raucous celebration, and this infectious Latin chart will make everyone want to get up and dance! Great melody, great groove, great fun. With flexible scoring, this chart will be accessible

El Tigre is composed in the songo style, which is frequently heard in salsa music. Syncopated figures are carefully notated in the rhythm parts to ensure authenticity and to support the horn lines.

This chart is a burning, high-energy samba that will bring the house down at festivals and concerts. The excitement makes it perfect as an opener or closer. Solo space is provided for alto sax, tenor sax,

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. The open solo section features any soloist, with

Based on the chord changes to Blue Bossa by Kenny Dorham, this Latin chart provides beginning jazz groups with solid instructional and performance repertoire. It includes short written

This chart for advancing groups tips its hat to jazz artists such as Tito Puente and Poncho Sanchez. From A to Z is a funky cha-cha over modal changes, providing written or improvised solo

A driving Latin feel is the foundation of this fun chart. The features include a catchy melody, solid voicings and an open solo section with sample solos provided. It's a great teaching and performance

Using the familiar theme and quotes from Also Sprach Zarathustra as a starting point, the chili pepper returns in this exciting samba chart. Rhythmically powerful and

Salsa Rico is fast and hot right off the top! The saxes take the lead with brass answers and the excitement continues to build. Effective salsa rhythms are utilized and the brass ranges are

Composed for developing groups, this bossa nova is a great choice for inclusion in a festival or concert set. The relaxed feel, along with the memorable melody and solo space for any soloist make it an

The Chili Pepper makes its initial appearance at the very easy grade level! As with all charts in the Chili Pepper series, this one has an infectious Latin groove, rhythmic excitement and a strong melody.

This dramatic and fiery chart captures all of the excitement of an event in a bullring. The opening fanfare leads to a relentless Latin groove that supports the lyrical melody. A perfect choice for any

Written for developing groups, Sofrito is a fun Latin chart featuring a catchy stop-time melodic presentation, written or improvised solos for trumpet 2 and lead alto (with

Song for Silver is a Latin/rock original that provides a great opportunity to introduce young players to jazz legend Horace Silver. It's based on the chord changes to Song for My