Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Bossa Nova - Medium Easy

Publisher: Walrus Music Publishing

This is a Bossa Nova playable by any high school or college jazz ensemble. The figures lay comfortable to be played by a junior high jazz ensemble. What makes this chart worthwhile to include in the band's repertory is that it is technicality easy but harmonically very interesting to play and listen to. It will add much color and increase the listening level at your next performance.

The introduction played by the alto saxophone and piano is optional. The chart can start at measure 14 with the rhythm section establishing the Bossa Nova flavor.

Full Score
2 Alto Saxophones
2 Tenor Saxophones
Baritone Saxophone
4 Trumpets
4 Trombones
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drums

Trumpet 1: B5