George Speckert made a name for himself with the simple but sonorous adaption for mixed string groups. With indian songs of different tribes he leads 'young' string quartets into unusual geographic

Made famous by Brazil '66 and often used in movies and television, this familiar tune is sure to be a highlight of any Latin show. This driving arrangement includes a feature section for percussion as well as solid full band writi…

Bossa de Brasil. In late 1950s Brazil, a new music style influenced by jazz arose out of the samba: the bossa nova. This composition by Peter Kleine Schaars sounds just like a bossa nova should sound: catchy, warm, relaxed and wit…

Sad Samba

Made famous at Woodstock back in 1969 Soul Sacrifice helped to put the group Santana in the mainstream of popular music. Interspersed with hot figures for the saxes and punches for the brass you can use this excitingarrangement …

Here is one of the most tuneful of Jobim's many familiar Latin standards in a marvelous setting featuring a baritone sax soloist. The style is a laid-back Latin groove and Michael incorporates a wealth of creative harmonic andtext…

Classy Latin sounds abound in this moderately paced chart that showcases the melodic and harmonic genius of Antonio Carlos Jobim. Opening with a rhythm section vamp the trumpets take the first chorus then provide a creativecount…

Even without its appearance in the Austin Powers movies this infectious instrumental hit from the 1960s is a classic and guaranteed to bring a smile whenever played.

Stan Kenton's signature version is probably the best-known treatment of this Spanish classic. Mike's easy arrangement draws upon this version while keeping the ranges and rhythms well within the reach of beginning groups. A real p…

À la fin des années 90 le chanteur portoricain Ricky Martin lançait une nouvelle mode la musique latino-pop dont le succès ne s?est jamais démenti. Il conquiert le monde avec son tube Livin' la vida locaq et entraîne dans son …

From Chick Corea's My Spanish Heart album this tune is not really a rhumba but rather an extremely energetic samba. This chart features dynamic and challenging passages for the entire ensemble and also ample room for soloists.

The trombone section takes the spotlight in this smooth arrangement of Jobim's well-known standard. There are solo sections for alto sax and piano with creatively written accompaniment figures. The powerful ending section beginswi…

Le titre laisse supposer une vrai composition latino-américaine. Gyuri Spies a fait un mélange des mélodies excitantes de ce répertoire. Cet arrangement contient entre autres: Tico Tico Espana Cani El Cumbancero Granada et Copa…

Although Jobim penned a wealth of great Latin tunes this standard is unquestionably one of his best. Paul Murtha's smooth and silky chart alternates between the saxes and trumpets on the melody with solo space provided for altosa…

Enregistr? par de nombreux artistes de jazz en allant de Stan Getz et d???Astrud Gilberto ? Miles Davis et Frank Sinatra ce classique ra n? de Jobim est parfait pour n???importe quelle programme. Cette chanson plaira ? chaque ch…