LatinJazzClub™ Big Band Series

Pan Con Bistec
composed and arranged by Bobby Ramirez

"Pan Con Bistec" presents the physical relationship of Afro-Cuban rhythm with Jazz swing through the establishment of different musical time signatures like 6/8, 3/4, 4/4 (swing) and 2/2 (double time). The composition moves briskly weaving from one time signature to another and back, further demonstrating the cohesive functionality of Jazz within and the general context and infrastructure of Afro-Cuban rhythm.

Written specifically for the Big Band ensemble, this arrangement maintains the spirit of the original recording as well as bringing new musical Mambo-style elements to the forefront. It features the trombone section on the melody, plus two (on cue) Mambos interweaving with the chorus and solos.

Rates at a medium degree of dificulty.

Format: Big Band
5 saxes, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets
bass, piano and drum/percussion guide
guitar, full 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)