Jazz Ensemble Gr. 3 (not listed in order of difficulty)

A dramatic throwback to the Al-Andalus Empire's battle for the Iberian Peninsula: Middle-eastern/latin flavored with a sizzling Afro-Cuban Rumba breakdown (2 easy chord changes) . Gr. 3+ top note for Tpt 1 is written G5. All patterns clearly written out. (3 Perc. ideal) Avail at MF Music link above.

Gr 3: An accessible Samba /Son Montuno version of the Kern/Hammerstein classic. All Rhythm parts are clearly notated, Opt Flute part included as well as sample solos. Will soon be avail on Hal Leonard, January 2025.

Seriously grooving, high-energy, sizzling Gr 3 funk chart; 12-bar blues with Afro-Latin undertones.  Appropriate for any age group. Open solos. Optional written bass intro. All rhythm parts notated in detail. To be premiered at the Midwest Clinic 2023. *Visit the "MFMusic Purchase" Page. 

High energy funk chart; High speed car chase set to Jazz Ens. Grade 3 (Med easy) with alt notes for lead tpt. Afro Latin undertones and two optional aux perc parts. All Rhythm parts fully notated. Coming 2024 to Doug Beach Music. For now: *Visit the "MFMusic Purchase" Page. 

Iconic jazz standard; unique setting. Even this composer is surprised at how well this transferred to Son-Montuno (aka "Salsa"). Gr. 3+. Scored for Big Band, Rhythm parts all written out. Solos on A section with Ens shout chorus (2nd A) D.S's back to B section. Avail  Hal Leonard/JWPepper.

This exotic sounding Gr 2+/3 chart sounds like something slithering into your mind and brings healthy awareness to negative self-talk that leaves us vulnerable to forces that can bring dissonance to our lives. Playable by 3 of each section.  *Click Above for "MF Music Buy Here" page .

Ooooh, this one is SUAVE!! Smooth, sultry EASY Gr.3(-) Mambo playable by 3 of each horn, 1 Pno, Bass, 1 Perc (w/opt parts for all others). One scale covers the improv and all rhythm parts are written out. Avail via  Hal Leonard.

Authentic, upbeat Med Easy Brazilian Samba "2021 Editor's Choice"  JW Pepper. Gr.3 Med Easy. Suggested solos written out. Rhythm section parts noted in detail. *Click Above for "MF Music Buy Here" page .

Upbeat,  Son Montuno (Salsa) Gr 3(+) version of a timeless classic. I've loved this tune since my 20's, always envisioned it in this infectious style, and on a whim asked Hal Leonard to give me a shot at it.  Now avail through Hal Leonard/JWPepper.

Funky, 60's-flavored Bossa Nova scored for Jazz Ens. has playful, intriguing moments that celebrate the inner charisma in each of us (esp meant to empower female students). Gr 3. Open solos. Rhy parts notated in detail. Avail Spring 2024 Excelcia Music. 

Authentic Cuban Cha-Cha-Chá scored for Full Jazz Ens (Big Band). Level: Med Easy (Gr. 3). All Rhythm parts written out for zero guesswork. Sample solos written. Avail via Hal Leonard.

Written in the spirit of positivity and healing after loss: This introspective Gr 3 Bossa Nova ballad is shared in honor of my loving father, Jorge (1926- 2003). Gr. 3 "big band" jazz ens. chart with a poignant, written piano solo, rhythm parts  suggested solos written out. Avail via Hal Leonard.