Partituras para Big Band

Here's an accessible original featuring a tuneful melody and a variety of common calypso rhythmic figures. This chart, designed to make developing groups sound their best, includes thoughtfully prepar...

Commissioned by the 2006 First Jazz Ensemble at the Melbourne Youth Summer Music School in Australia, this Latin original for advancing groups is sure to have your audience tapping their feet. In his...

This Latin rock piece for advancing groups is set in a Carlos Santana style, played with a gentle, yet driving beat - similar to Brazilian music. Mellow Latin percussion instruments (congas, shaker, t...

Here's an exciting samba for advancing groups that's sure to put a smile on everyone's face. It features trumpet and trombone soloists, beautiful harmonies, and interesting counterpoint and lyricism....

This samba for advancing groups works well as an opener or closer at any time of year! With an interesting hook, a compelling melody, sophisticated harmonies, and a choice of soloists, it truly is for...

Recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the CD Old School - New Lessons (MCG Jazz), this inventive original for proficient groups takes the Latin guaguanco rhythm to an entirely new destination. This...

Though listed as a fast swing, this original starts in a mambo feel and alternates between the two styles throughout. Reminiscent of the hard bop classics recorded by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messenger...

Here's a great salsa original for proficient groups that employs a strong melody supported by authentic Latin harmonies and solid orchestration. To ensure the proper groove, the piano montunos are ful...

Gato del Sol is everything a bossa nova should be: subtle, melodic, and always in a relaxed groove. An ample tenor sax solo covering an entire chorus of the tune, plus a montuno, is just one highlight...

Gato del Sol is everything a bossa nova should be: subtle, melodic, and always in a relaxed groove. An ample tenor sax solo covering an entire chorus of the tune, plus a montuno, is just one highlight...

New Music for Jazz Ensemble. Features Chord Changes And Scales For Improvisation During All Solo Passages; Chord Changes And Notated Voicings In The Piano Part; Chord Changes And Notated Lines In The...

Feature your lead trombone on this accessible Bossa inspired by writing of the legendary Thad Jones.

A medium bossa, nova, Tiara is another great introduction to Latin styles for young bands. This selection will make the jazz band sound sophisticated beyond their years.

A sizzling grade one introduction to the Latin style featuring authentic rhythms written for the full jazz ensemble.Set the audience on fire with this sizzling grade one introduction to the Latin styl...

Tropical Sunrise is a laid-back bossa-nova tune. With a relaxed and unhurried feel, students will learn to pay close attention to dynamic contrasts, especially on the soft side. The capital of Brazil,...

A good Latin groove can be hard for a young band to play, but Morning Mambo is a Grade 2 piece written specifically so that the young player can feel the fire and energy of a Mambo. The composer says,...

Rio Nido is based on the bossa nova groove, which originated in Brazil. The feel is relaxed throughout, and played in a very 'unhurried' manner. The song has an AABA form, with the melody being passed...

Bossa Caribe is a smooth bossa nova inspired by the gentle waves and warm breezes of the beaches on the Caribbean Sea. Its light, catchy rhythms carry an undeniably energetic undercurrent. Use the mel...

A sweet, melodic, light bossa nova - with a bite! Melbourne Walk-Up was inspired by the composer's visit to Melbourne, Australia, where, in the absence of an elevator in his hotel, he had to trek up t...

A lush rubato introduction gives way to a contemporary bossa featuring modern harmonies. This chart is very hip in a quiet way. Extended solo space for alto and excellent writing for all sections.

A lush rubato introduction gives way to a contemporary bossa featuring modern harmonies. This chart is very hip in a quiet way. Extended solo space for alto and excellent writing for all sections.

Mambo En Sax was one of four tunes recorded late in 1956 by the fledgling Fraternity Records label in what would prove to be Jimmy Dorsey's last recording session before his untimely death in 1957. Th...

Rum and Coca Cola is an enduring hit for the Andrews Sisters, sung against a Calypso rhythm apart from the last 5 measures which move into Swing tempo. Beautifully transcribed by Alan Glasscock, all t...