Latin Jazz Ensemble Charts

This is a great-sounding chart that holds the interest and comes together quickly - a superb choice for any concert program! This is a great piece to teach syncopation and Latin rhythms. The melody is first

This colorful and easy-paced straight-eighth chart opens with a beautiful alto sax melody that sets the tone early amid lush backgrounds and harmonies. The melody then moves to the trombones and brass

This fantastic chart presents a duo of tenor sax and trumpet riding the energetic salsa of the rhythm section. Substantial solo space for both tenor and trumpet is followed by an eight-bar drum solo that

This energetic Latin rock chart features a driving beat and a more relaxed half-time feel. Numerous solo opportunities with written solos are provided along with easy, accessible chord changes. There's

Un poco mas - a little bit more- that's what this chart offers, and it delivers! Opening with a definitive brass statement, it settles into a smooth Latin groove before switching things up with a

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

A Mi Papa is an accessible Latin groove chart based on the chord changes for Horace Silver's classic Song for My Father. The rhythm section sets the tone which is joined by the

Puente Arriba! takes a trip to Mexico, opening with a bravura solo trumpet cadenza before the bass sets up the samba groove. The saxes enter with the melody and are answered by the brass in

Samba Nova has a breezy samba melody suited for a beach in Rio while melodic counterpoint plays in the sand. Following a funky half-time interlude the trumpet takes the first solo, followed by

This nice chart has an easy samba groove featuring a relaxed melody accompanied by melodic counterlines and rhythmic accents. Written solos and chord changes are provided for alto sax, tenor sax,

Camisa Negra simmers with attitude! Beginning with a funky bass riff, this Latin/soul groove chart features the alto sax with a saucy melody and solo choruses. A trombone solo comes next

This bright Latin/samba chart features the full ensemble getting off to a high-energy start, then the alto sax and trumpet take over to present the melody. The trombone section jumps in for the bridge

Join the street parade! This chart is is a relentless and driving groove in a fun Cajun jazz style. The horns holler and shout back and forth before the alto sax solo takes off. Followed by a funky