Classic Latin/Rock tune from Santana. The Trumpets and Saxes take turns on the melody and a solo for Alto Sax is included. Great sounds for younger groups.

This smooth Latin favorite has been around for more than 50 years and recorded countless times including recently by Michael Bubl?. The easy rhythms and infectious groove make this a great choice for beginning bands. (Includes CD)

This medium slow standard provides a nice introduction to Latin style for young players. Solo sections are based on easy scales and the rhythm section groove is completely written out.

With a moderate Latin tempo and great-sounding 4-horn voicings here is a nice change of pace for your young combo.

Recorded by the group Big Bad Voodoo Daddy this is a great medium-tempo mambo to add a little Latin spice to your program. Roger's excellent chart features distinctive melodies solos for tenor and/or trumpet a percussion breakand a hard-hitting final chorus. This is hot!

Inspired by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo here is a medium slow funk chart with some serious attitude! Includes a double-time Latin section for soloing that uses only 2 scales. Perfect for novice improvisers.

This pop favorite from the 60's has enjoyed continued popularity and has been recorded by countless artists most recently by Diana Krall. John Berry's smooth Latin version will sound great with young bands as well as more mature groups.

Definitely one of Jerome Kern's best offerings! This easy arrangement features a moderate Latin groove with alternating swing sections. Nice!

This Latin favorite has received renewed attention thanks to a recording by Michael Bubl?. Here is a version for younger players that gives all sections a chance to shine. Includes brief solos for trumpet and alto sax.

Feature a flugel soloist on this lush and melodic original from Mark Taylor. Written in a relaxed Latin groove this offers a nice opportunity for a change of pace for festival or concert use.

The trumpet section gets the spotlight for much of this Kenny Dorham standard but there are still lots of interesting parts for all sections in this new arrangement by Michael Mossman. Written in a Latin boogaloo style thechart also includes solos for tenor and trumpet.

Always the experimenter looking for new ideas and sounds Michael Mossman has combined 2 Latin styles in this unique composition. Displaying a nice melodic sense and skill in orchestration Michael writes interesting parts for allsections and also includes a trumpet solo and trombone soli in this great-sounding chart.

The movie Soapdish featured a soundtrack loaded with sultry mambo sounds. This lively tune from the movie is faithfully recreated by Roger Holmes and churns with Latin drive.

Composer/arranger Carl Strommen has proven he has the right stuff to write for younger bands. This light and easy Latin original starts simply and builds. As it builds, you may recognize the chord progression to the classic pop tune, Sunny. The cowbell helps maintain the energy and drive for this chart, the solos for alto sax and trumpet are written or ad-lib, and the brass ranges are modest. Additional percussion parts can be added if desired. The lower instruments have an easy yet meaty part in this chart. The bottom line is a quality chart that's fun to play, educational and well received by the audience. This title is available through SmartMusic. (3:50)

Arr. Paul Lavender. Par LABARBERA JOHN. / Musique latine / Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble