Latin Jazz Ensemble Charts

Here is a light selection for a reduced jazz ensemble. Great for the developing ensemble, open solo space is included to cultivate improvisational skills across your group. A driving Latin groove holds it

This reimagining of a classic holiday staple will be a surefire favorite at your holiday concert! Influenced by the sounds of Latin America, this arrangement includes a fun montuno and a swing

Authentic percussion patterns empower the cha-cha rhythms of this selection. Here is a fun tune with an infections feel! This solid Latin chart includes many unison passages and is easily playable with

Take your jazz band on a trip to the Caribbean with this authentic calypso! Students will love the catchy melody, and directors will appreciate the plentiful auxiliary percussion, clear rhythm section

Kris Berg's Spring Break is an exciting samba chart that moves right along at a brisk pace. At around 210 bpm, it features an exciting melody and an accessible solo section over the provided

Skillfully written for the youngest jazz ensembles, this original Latin/rock chart played at about 128-138 bpm is easy to rehearse, teach and learn. It's a very effective and playable vehicle that

Build a stronger understanding of Latin jazz with this exciting and authentic cha-cha with a Cuban flair and laid-back feel. Pantalones Malo features plenty of auxiliary percussion, an accessible

With a catchy melody, jazzy call-and-response licks, and a fun Latin feel, Hop, Skip 'nda Jump really bounces off the page. It initially features trumpet and alto, then layers in the rest of the

The Latin/rock rhythmic style is fun and infectious, and this spicy-hot chart is loaded with it! Solid ensemble writing combined with solis for all sections make this a great showcase for the entire

From the Jazz Starter Series comes this fun introduction to the Latin style for young players. The basic mambo rhythms are easy and additional highlights include written solos or duets for trumpets or alto

Victor Lopez gives us a fun tour of the Caribbean islands with Nanigo!  It's a powerful and exciting chart that will provide your jazz band and its audiences with the opportunity to

Exuding a joyful party atmosphere, this fun original includes steel drum and/or vibes adding that special flavor to this cut-time salsa chart. Featured are lots of unison horn lines and mostly block

Mucho Macho is a fiery Latin/rock chart that generates mucho excitement! The rhythm section gets the groove going, followed by a Mariachi-style trumpet duet introducing the melody. Then everybody

Here's a high-powered Latin funk/rock chart that really cooks! It features a very playable written trumpet solo and plenty of places for the drummer to shine. Sounding much harder than it is, it's sure to

Latin excitement is the name of the game, and this showstopper from Jim Swearingen will make an effective highlight for a trumpet soloist as it powers its way to a dynamic finish. Tons of fun!