SKU: KN.62625

UPC: 822795626254.

You'll definitely want to add this terrific Brazilian chart to your next festival or concert program. Alternating between the bossa style and a Brazilian funk feel known as partido alto, this engaging groove is adequately notated in the rhythm section parts to ensure an authentic rendering. A beautiful winding melody for horns is featured in this wonderful example of Kendor's continuing quest to offer sophisticated, yet accessible music for proficient groups. Duration 7:50.

SKU: KN.61180

UPC: 822795611809.

Commissioned by the St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Jazz Ensemble of Kenmore, NY, this spirited Latin original for advancing groups is a real showstopper! The title in Portuguese means a samba school, referring to a club or dancing school. Throughout the year samba schools hold events, the most important being the annual spectacle known as Carnival. The groove here alternates between samba and partido alto rhythms. As the music plays, you can almost see the dancers in their elaborate, colorful costumes. The chart has been meticulously crafted to ensure that the rhythm section faithfully captures authentic Brazilian grooves. Solo space is reserved for alto sax and trumpet, and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. Duration 5:25.

SKU: KJ.ZB435F

UPC: 084027044766.

Even though it was created in the frozen north of Minnesota, this chart cooks with Brazilian fire. Open intervals and thick textures give way to a strong melody that is passed through the ensemble. The exciting shout chorus kicks all the way to the end. A winner!

About First Place for Jazz

All First Place for Jazz selections feature moderate ranges, notated rhythm section parts, and open solo sections.

SKU: CL.SCM-1067-00

This medium Bossa contains lots of great ensemble figures and a written piano solo with room for improvisation. The perfect change of pace for your next performance.

SKU: KN.61681

UPC: 822795616811.

Commissioned by Cannonball Musical Instruments, this American Brazilian samba is perfect for advancing groups. Similar to American Latin jazz artists Chuck Mangione and Spyro Gyro, this samba original also channels the infectious music of Brazil. An open solo section (written or ad lib) and a driving shout chorus will make this an exciting closer to your program. The 1st Alto part doubles on soprano sax, however an optional 1st Alto only part is provided. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 6:10.

SKU: KN.KEN60066S

UPC: 822795600667.

Brimming with a wealth of interesting material for developing bands, this beautiful tune is surrounded by gentle rhythms and lush backgrounds. The winding, Brazilian-style chord progression will be very popular with listeners, and the open solo section provides written lines with chord changes for lead alto and/or tenor sax. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:55. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: KN.61178S

UPC: 822795611786.

This authentic Brazilian bossa for advancing groups is an appealing blend of gently syncopated rhythms and rich harmonies. Chord changes for the open solo section are included for alto, tenor, trumpet or trombone, and trumpets double on flugelhorn. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson comes with each set. Duration 3:50. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: LO.60-1275H

UPC: 000308104660.

Here is a great way to introduce the Brazilian bossa nova to even your youngest players. Lots of tutti ensemble rhythms with limited syncopation and well-crafted rhythm section parts will help you get this piece performance ready quickly. There is an eight-measure solo written for any saxophone, but since the changes only require soloists to know one pentatonic scale, you might want to feature some other players as well. The music in this series may be performed with one alto saxophone, one tenor saxophone (optional alto 2), one trumpet, one trombone, piano, bass and drums. Each set includes parts for 2 alto saxophones, 2 alto sax 2 (optional substitute for tenor saxophone), 2 tenor saxophones, 1 baritone saxophone, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 2 flutes, 2 clarinets, 1 horn, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Each piece also comes with a CD featuring a full recording and a practice track for your soloists.

SKU: HL.7014257

UPC: 196288201809. 9.0x12.0x0.327 inches.

Written as an anniversary gift to her husband, Michele shares this uplifting samba with beautiful, soaring melodies and carefully notated Brazilian patterns. Based around the poignant chord changes of “Here's That Rainy Day,” this inspiring work celebrates resilience and optimism through life's trials.

SKU: KN.52126

Commissioned by the U.S. Air Force Airmen Of Note, this contemporary samba with a breezy groove features lots of tutti writing and a solo section for tenor sax that can be expanded at the director's discretion for additional trumpet and/or trombone solos. The final two bars are conducted to a quiet ending. Duration ca. 4:15.