Latin Jazz Ensemble Charts

Bossa at its best! This accessible bossa nova chart provides students with an introduction to one of the most well-known styles of Brazilian music. There is enough syncopation to be interesting but still

Escape to the ocean with this fun tune that makes you feel like you are at the beach. This breezy chart is great as an opener for your concert and helps enforce syncopated rhythms for young

The smart phone has revolutionized communications - and this chart does the same for big-band performance. The solo section allows players to explore the art of improvisation in complete freedom,

This bossa nova layers pleasing melodies and clever harmonies on top of the classic beat from Brazil. After the melody statement, there's a nice development section leading to the open solo section where

Firewalker begins with a tension and release sound by the horns alone, and eases into a driving samba groove. The features include moderate ranges, notated rhythm section parts, an open solo

Here's a bossa nova for the youngest jazz bands that features interesting counterpoint and fresh harmonies. More lively than the usual bossa nova, this a terrific chart to introduce students to this classic

Tired of sleepy bossa nova charts? Well, sit up and take notice because this one is different! This unique and beautifully crafted bossa nova features very colorful harmonies and enough syncopation to be

A great concert opener, this one hits on all cylinders right out of the gate! It's an exciting samba played around 160 bpm. Interesting harmonies and authentic rhythms make this a must-have for any

Appropriately named, The Smooth Zone features a Latin feel that moves between an open groove and a straight-ahead Bossa, giving the rhythm section some varied but still accessible feels.

This straight-ahead Bossa passes the melody all around the band and gives everyone interesting lines to play. In addition to an open solo section for the rest of the ensemble, this chart also features some

Here's a cool Latin chart that sounds like an evening dance party! Everyone gets a chance to play the melody at some point, and all will be talking about this one on the way home from the

Heating up the north woods, Minnesalsa is in a very authentic yet playable salsa groove. It's harmonically interesting, tuneful and includes clearly notated rhythm section parts that help students

Audiences will sit up and take notice when your young jazz band takes off on this chart that cooks with Brazilian fire! Open intervals and thick textures give way to a strong melody that is passed through

With exciting yet accessible rhythms, Danza Para Mi Hija (Dance for My Daughter) is a terrific introduction to Latin music. The melody is passed between reeds and brass and there is even a