Name: John's Montuna by John Philips Jazz Ensemble Digital Sheet Music
Brand: John Philips Music Service
Price: 14.99 USD
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John's Montuna
by John Philips Jazz Ensemble - Digital Sheet Music

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Product Details

Title John's Montuna

Artist John Philips

Score Type

PDF, Included with PASS

Composer John Philips

Format Digital Sheet Music

Pages 25

Arrangement Jazz Ensemble

Publisher John Philips Music Service

Product ID 1043440

Genre Latin Jazz

Performance Group Jazz Ensemble

Product Description

First adjust the tempo. This is Latin Big Band. Montunos are played at 175 or more, like sambas and merenges. The idea is a simple structure of 2,4,8 or 16 bars for solos, the harmonic content is limited so the soloist must be very clever. The piano is "Cuban Style" and written out. Will open for solos. Drums, bass & piano must be played as is to get the effect. . Good for programs or dances. . The rhythm section must play as written for the best effect. You must have a full time claves player---without claves you are not playing LATIN MUSIC.
If you want a Maynard or Buddy chart, look elsewhere. This series of charts uses nothing more complicated than eighth notes, are not frantic or screamers, extreme ranges and are hemi-demi-semi-quaver free. They depend on intonation and the players being not intimidated by what he is asked to play. There is no contest to see how high you can go before you need oxygen , how many notes you can play in 9 seconds or before your bell overheats , or how long it takes the audience to cover their ears
Relaxed and confident players always play more in tune. Good harmonies, lines and realistic rhythm patterns will produce a good result that will swing and be enjoyed by player and listener alike.

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