LatinJazzClub™ Big Band Series

 

Encuentro
composed and arranged by Bobby Ramirez

Ramirez continues to expand the boundaries of Latin Jazz on this new arrangement for Big Band, a progressive mambo/cha cha entitled "Encuentro." It features the trombone section on the melody with some sax/flute interludes throughout, time shift on the bridge going from 4/4 to 3/4, a danzon interlude, and a drum/percussion solo section.

This arrangement is an excellent educational tool for a Big Band ensemble wanting to explore the sound and rhythm of Latin Jazz. Rates at a small degree of dificulty. But, it can also work for an intermediate level ensemble.

It is also writtin in a style that recalls the "Mambo" big band era of the 1950's. The sounds and rhythmic energy contained in this arrangement are essential for music students who are interested in grasping the fundamentals of Latin Jazz.

Format: Big Band
5 saxes, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets
bass, piano and drum/percussion guide
full score. See / listen to big band score

Originally recorded with a small ensemble featuring
Bobby Ramirez on tenor saxophone and
Federico Britos Ruiz on violin

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$110 Big Band (see above)

$95 little-big band Ensemble (6 horns)

$55 small ensemble (3 horns)

$25 combo (one horn, piano, bass and drum guide)