Latin Jazz Ensemble Charts

A groovy straight-eighth feel on this jazz standard with amazing parts for all and an intro that is nothing but fire. The tempo is around 154 bpm, and the lead trumpet range is to written B-flat above the

It's soulful, Latin, and full of energy - phenomenal jazz writing while still being accessible to well-developed high school jazz programs. All instrumentalists enjoy hip and memorable licks. The lead

Here's a classic Cole Porter tune at a very accessible level for young performers. Written with a focus on achievable ranges and learning the bossa nova style, this chart is great for musicians starting out

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

Here is a fiery Latin baiao chart that works as a great opener to any program. Full of nonstop action and driving percussive energy, this chart will leave audiences speechless. Optional written solos for

Yes! This is a hot swinger played in double time around 110 bpm that alternates with a samba groove. A terrific jazz standard that is full of energy, it features solo work for tenor sax (sample solo

This Freddie Hubbard jazz standard is typically a jazz waltz, but this superb chart has a very hip Latin partido feel in 4/4. The tempo is half note around 77 bpm with solo opportunities for tenor 1 and

This Benny Golson standard is creative in its treatment here as a Latin cha-cha played at around 152 bpm. The Cool One features expansive and brilliant ensemble writing as well as written or

Gordon Goodwin presents a funky Latin/pop original targeted at the skilled high school level. As with all Goodwin charts, it's very exciting and drives from beginning to end. It's played around

Joe Henderson's familiar jazz standard is set here in a Latin groove played at about 156 bpm. The melody is handled by tenor sax, trumpet and guitar with written solos provided for tenor and trumpet. A

Check it out! Victor Lopez sets this classic TV theme in an Afro/Cuban groove that alternates with a 12/8 swing style, all at around 120 bpm. There are sample solos for alto sax 1 and trumpet 2 with the

Take your young jazz band and its audiences on a Jamaican cruise with this with this easygoing calypso groove chart with a sassy melody. There are no individual solos and it features an easy

All sections and the full ensemble are in the act with this Joe Henderson classic set as a medium tempo Latin chart with a bit of swing feel. At about 150 bpm, the opening statement is played by tenor 1 and

Here's a contemporary Latin/rock/cha-cha groove for your young jazz band by Victor Lopez! It's easy to rehearse and successful to perform with an auxiliary percussion part, no solos, and very accessible

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

This easy-to-play Latin bossa nova has everything written out for the rhythm section and no individual solos. The tempo is around 148 bpm with very accessible brass ranges and plenty of

Victor Lopez creatively sets Jobim's great samba with an alternating and brief swing feel. The tempo is around 158 bpm, and it's tasty with some clever quotes you'll recognize. There's also a

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

Take Five  in 4/4 and not 5/4, you say? Yes, and it works just fine in this clever chart on a super classic everyone will recognize. The bossa nova tempo is around 130 bpm and

You may think this very clever chart is all swing, but it begins as Latin then alternates with a swing feel. The tempo is bright at around 190-200 bpm with suggested solos for trumpet and tenor sax, a

Scott Ragsdale puts this iconic tune through the paces as a hot samba played around 190-200 bpm! The trombones take over and grab the melody right off the top and are featured throughout with

The beautiful ballad beginning and ending in this Alan Baylock original will bring tears to your eyes. The chart then moves to an exciting samba around 110 bpm for the half note with occasional

Here's Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine's hot and very exciting Latin rock chart! This groove is loaded with tons of energy, plus it has a cool melodic hook that never gives up. There are no

Gibraltar is a Freddie Hubbard jazz standard recorded by many jazz giants. It's a very hip samba that cooks at around 180 bpm with written-out solos provided for