Ary Barroso S.K. Russell: Brazil: Concert Band: Score

Jazz Chorals-Here is the Latin classic from the Big Band era in a contemporary setting by noted jazz educator Paris Rutherford. Rich vocal lines soar above a riviting rhythmic groove.

The Louisville Leopard Percussionists an ensemble founded and directed by Diane Downs has been wowing audiences at national and regional PAS and MENC conventions for several years. Using music arranged by Diane these youngsters perform with a degree of enthusiasm and skill that is truly amazing. For the first time these distinctive arrangements are available in print - carefully edited by well-known educator/author Rick Mattingly. Each arrangement comes with a full performance CD and is written with a flexible instrumentation based around mallet instruments drum set and a variety of Latin instruments. If you are looking to start up a percussion ensemble or need someentertaining program pieces for your existing group this series is definitely for you!

In the skilled hands of Rick Stitzel here is a classy yet easy version of this familiar samba. Every section gets a chance to play the melody at some point plus there is a solo section for any sax or flute.

One of the best-known Latin standards of all time! Johnnie has done a great job of adapting this popular song while maintaining an authentic Latin feel.