Here is a nice offering from Ernesto Lecuona of Malaguena fame. This take on the Spanish classic provides great variety for your program. There are solos for tenor sax and trumpet along with a
Great rhythm section parts, including auxiliary percussion and a Latin groove, along with comfortable ranges and a moderate tempo make this an excellent choice for younger bands. There's a written solo with
Beethoven gets fired up in this very creative Latin extravaganza! It contains quotes from many European art music pieces. A hip samba groove seamlessly transitions to swing and back to samba with solos for
This Latin mambo style has been on the rise. This chart features a repeating ostinato in the piano that allows the rest of the ensemble to dance around it. Written-out improv-type solos are provided for two
A great pun on the similarly named bossa nova classic, this chart will work for just about any level of ensemble and is a great introduction for younger players. Instrumentation is for two trumpets, one
Rafael Mendez's trumpet extravaganza gets the Stan Kenton treatment in a romping Latin epic. This will give your trumpet section an opportunity to shine while featuring your lead player. There's an alto
The title of this tune is a thinly disguised suggestion of the Jobim composition that is everyone's favorite bossa nova. There is a solo section for alto and trumpet with written solos or chord changes for
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
Opening with a catchy unison ensemble lick, this chart is a samba reminiscent of the Antonio Carlos Jobim style. It features alto sax 1 and trumpet 2 on the lead melody and solos for each that can be
A relic of the gaslight era, this classic tune by Turner Layton receives a fresh new treatment as a sprightly samba. After the trumpet and saxophone melody statement, the full wind section is featured in a