Latin Jazz Ensemble Charts

This chart is a good grab if you have some developed players but perhaps not have a full instrumentation. There is some great tutti writing, and its fast tempo will provide some fire for your set! There is

This calypso chart might be the happiest piece ever written for young jazz ensemble. Like the classic Sonny Rollins piece St. Thomas, this composition uses simple basic chords and rhythms, but the

This is a laid-back Latin chart with lots of unison and soli playing. The trumpet high note is G above the staff and trombone is F. There are solos for trumpet and alto both written or improvised. This

Driving Latin rhythms, great polyphonic writing, and interesting major seventh over minor chord harmony combine to make this chart unforgettable. There are lots of dynamic contrasts, so the full range of

The bolero is Cuba's version of the ballad, and this hauntingly beautiful melody with lush orchestrations yields an expressive opportunity for both your alto sax soloist and ensemble. The Paquito

Composed in the early 1960s, this marvelous bossa nova may not be as well known as some, but it is no less attractive - especially arranged here for young bands. A brief duet of trumpet and tenor gives way

Composed by jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, this appealing chart features a comfortable cha-cha groove, a distinctive harmonic progression, and a tuneful melody suitable for young players. Every section has an

This Irving Berlin classic feels completely at home as a mambo! With some harmonic wrinkles and a terrific mix of scoring styles, this chart has a great flow and pacing. Solo space is included for alto sax.

As the title suggests, this is a beautiful melodic feature for alto sax. In addition to the haunting tune, there are subtle supportive ensemble figures that weave a rich fabric of accompaniment and include

Based on the chord changes for Autumn Leaves, this easy-going samba puts a new spin on the classic jazz standard. After the melody is presented, an ensemble montuna section follows where the figure

Pull out all the stops with this chart! A brilliant salsa that is hot from beginning to end, this chart will leave your audience breathless. The rhythm section will love the groove, and the ensemble writing

This Latin tune has a unique feel and flavor that you and your students will have a great time putting together! The ensemble is featured throughout, with each section getting an opportunity to show their

This intriguing samba was inspired by time spent on the island of Gran Canaria off the coast of Africa. With melodic segments moving throughout the ensemble, the whole band will get a workout. There is solo

Recorded by contemporary artists Shawn Mendes with Camila Cabello, this popular hit has ruled the pop charts with its seductive Latin style and memorable melodies. This version for developing players

One of the signature songs from the musical "Oliver!," this tune offers a wealth of opportunities for melodic and harmonic development. Adapted here as a samba, Mark Taylor's powerful arrangement opens with

Here's an up-tempo and intense Latin/swing chart to challenge your ensemble. Includes a tenor sax feature and an open solo section, a rhythm section interlude, a slower swing section near the end, and a

"Mofongo" is a popular Puerto Rican menu item, and mama's version must be a particularly spicy dish! Set in a moderate mambo style, this catchy tune cruises along with feature spots for the brass and alto

As the title implies, this Michael Mossman original captures a Bolivian style utilizing various layers of sound and shifting moods. Trombones are featured at first, but every section of the ensemble gets a

One of the earliest examples of Afro-Cuban elements into jazz, Dizzy Gillespie's classic composition is updated here in a little big band format (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, trombone and rhythm section). Based on

Composed in 1928, Ellington's The Mooche was characterized as "jungle style" at the time thanks to the unique instrumentation and rhythmic style. Mark Taylor's outstanding version for developing

This jazz standard composed by Dave Brubeck came to notoriety on the landmark 1957 Miles Davis/Gil Evans collaboration Miles Ahead. This chart takes the composition in a somewhat different direction with a

Reminiscent of the music Mark Taylor wrote for the Stan Kenton Orchestra, this fiery showpiece features a churning Afro-Cuban groove alternating with sections in swing. Small group scoring is contrasted

With varied tempos, and several Latin styles, this is a tour-de-force treatment of the world's best-known tango in the style of Bill Holman's epics for the Stan Kenton band. A flamenco-style fanfare opens

Composed by jazz legend Wes Montgomery, here is a moderate Latin/rock treatment of this popular standard that features a tuneful melody over great changes. A call-and-response style is used throughout,