Hot Wings (I Wanna Party) (arr. Ken Naidu) by William Adams Sheet Music for Jazz Ensemble at Sheet Music Direct
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Hot Wings (I Wanna Party) (arr. Ken Naidu) Digital Sheet Music
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Hot Wings (I Wanna Party) (arr. Ken Naidu)
by William Adams Jazz Ensemble - Digital Sheet Music

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Hot Wings (I Wanna Party) Jazz Big Band & Strings | Scores by Ken

Ignite the stage with the carnival energy of Rio. A big band + strings adaptation with Latin percussion and cinematic drive.

Specs

  • Ensemble | Full Big Band + Strings (flute, 5 sax, 4 tpt, 4 tbn, full strings, rhythm (piano, bass guitar, drum set), aux percussion incl. conga/bongos/guiro/shaker/tambourine/sus. cym).
  • Difficulty | 6 Advanced Professional (Scale 1-7, Scores by Ken) | Tight Latin groove, exposed syncopation, extended brass ranges, pro percussion balance.
  • Duration | 2:15
  • Style | Latin Pop / Samba | Driving straight-16 groove with pop brass writing, Brazilian percussion textures.
  • Key / Range | Concert B minor | Trumpet 1 to written C#6 (concert B5); Trombone 1 to B4; Lead Alto to B4 (concert D5).
  • Meter / Tempo | Cut-time feel, Crotchet = 130 | Bright samba pocket with syncopated accents throughout.
  • Included Parts | Full conductors score + complete big band, full string/wind parts, rhythm section, expanded percussion.
  • Features | Infectious groove, tutti chords, layered aux percussion.
  • Licensing | Licensed via ArrangeMe (Hal Leonard). Performance rights per venue territory.

Performance Notes

  • Percussion drives the chart, balance bongos, conga, shaker, and drum kit; keep it tight, never overpower.
  • Strings double rhythmic pads, dig into short, percussive articulations.
  • Flute adds colour, keep brightness forward.
  • Rhythm bass/piano must lock clave; electric bass anchors groove with syncopated ostinato.
  • Dynamic arc: light samba texture full tutti explosion tight groove finish.

Ideal For

Pops and family concerts (instant audience recognisability, high-energy closer).
Festivals and outdoor events (Latin party energy, mass appeal).
University/pro ensembles (sightline between jazz & orchestral players).
Studio sessions and film showcases (cinematic crossover with Rio branding).

What You Get

  • Full conductors score (concert + transposed).
  • Complete set of parts: big band, rhythm, strings, expanded percussion.
  • Print-ready PDFs (high-resolution, paginated for pro binders).
  • Licensing assurance: fully cleared via ArrangeMe (Hal Leonard).

About the Composer

Scores by Ken delivers professional, performance-ready charts: clear engraving, practical ranges, idiomatic writing. Arranged by Ken Naidu, published under Scores by Ken via ArrangeMe (Hal Leonard).

This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.