In order not to bias one arrangement over the other, I have decided to use MIDI-generated audio tracks for these samples rather than "real" recordings. These tracks are not really meant for listening "enjoyment", rather their purpose is to give potential clients some insight into my arranging style. (All arrangements can be modified to suit smaller or larger ensembles.)
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This is one of ten arrangements for a client's religious CD, arranged in the second half of 2009. The singer/songwriter had previously released a CD of the same material, but in country, rock and pop styles. The new arrangements are in Latin dance genres such as salsa, timba, merengue, cumbia, bomba, plena, etc. (Yes, religious timba!)
Intentionally, this audio sample does not have horn dynamics, (which were added later, of course), and also has empty coro/pregones sections (for the singer to improvise).
This is a modern arrangement of the popular Latin jazz standard by Chucho Valdés. It was originally written for four horns in 2008, modified for five horns in 2009, and since then, has been adapted to a variety of different ensembles including a Latin jazz quartet.
This audio sample is from the original four horn arrangement and includes an empty solo section in the middle.
Percussionists just love to improvise over this arrangement! It was originally written for four horns, but was modified for a Latin jazz quartet in 2009 (but the smaller format requires a very involved/difficult bass part).
This audio sample is from the original four horn arrangement, but it does not include the solo section (for horns) in the middle.
Originally written for four horns, this arrangement was modified for Cumako (a "world fusion" ensemble) in 2008, and then again for a Latin jazz quartet in 2009.
This audio sample is from the original four horn arrangement and includes a transcribed solo from John Coltrane's Blue Train album, as well as a solo by Michael Brecker on Arturo Sandoval's Swingin' album.
Instrumentation:
trumpet, flute, tenor sax, baritone sax, electric guitar, electric piano, electric bass, drum set & congas
This is a fun arrangement of a very popular Latin American children's song - great for live performances at festivals or outdoor events. (It's nice and short too!)
Bolero, cha-cha-chá, salsa & boogaloo all in one tune!
(To serve as a reference, this sample chart uses my "sans-serif" custom template that I used on all my charts prior to 2009.)
