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13
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11
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6
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5
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3
Piano (partie séparée)
3
2 Pianos, 4 mains
2
Piano Quatuor: piano, violon, alto, violoncelle
2
Piano Trio: piano, violon, violoncelle
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295
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96
Guitare
32
Paroles et Accords
25
Basse electrique
24
Ukulele
23
Guitare (partie séparée)
7
2 Dulcimers (duo)
2
Dulcimer
2
Basse électrique (partie séparée)
2
Mandoline, Guitare (duo)
1
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1
Banjo
1
Piano, Guitare (duo)
1
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144
Chorale 3 parties
32
Chorale TTBB
25
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18
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12
Chorale
7
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6
Chorale SSAA
6
Voix haute
4
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1
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1
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1
Voix Baryton, Piano
1
Voix Alto, Piano
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57
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Clarinette
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28
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23
Saxophone Alto
20
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18
Saxophone Tenor
17
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14
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13
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13
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12
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12
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11
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9
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8
Clarinette et Piano
7
Hautbois (partie séparée)
7
2 Saxophones (duo)
7
2 Flûtes traversières (duo)
6
Saxophone Tenor et Piano
6
Saxophone Baryton, Piano
5
2 Clarinettes (duo)
5
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4
Clarinette Basse, Piano
3
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3
Harmonica
3
Saxophone Soprano et Piano
3
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3
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2
Flûte à bec Soprano, Piano
2
Flûte à bec Alto, Piano
2
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Flûte à Bec
2
Piccolo, Piano
2
3 Clarinettes (trio)
2
Flûte à Bec, Piano
2
Ensemble de Flûtes
2
2 Hautbois (duo)
1
Saxophone Soprano
1
Hautbois, Clarinette, Basson (trio d'anches)
1
3 Saxophones (trio)
1
Flûte à bec Alto
1
Hautbois
1
2 Flûte à bec (duo)
1
Cor anglais, Piano
1
Ensemble De Flûte à bec
1
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52
Trompette
47
Trombone
44
Trombone (partie séparée)
43
Quintette de Cuivres: 2 trompettes, Cor, trombone, tuba
37
Quatuor de Cuivres : 2 trompettes, trombone, tuba
30
Cor (partie séparée)
16
Trombone et Piano
11
Cor
9
Tuba (partie séparée)
8
2 Trombones (duo)
8
Cor et Piano
6
Trompette, Piano
5
2 Trompettes (duo)
5
Euphonium, Piano (duo)
4
Cornet A Pistons
3
Tuba et Piano
3
Quatuor de Cuivres
3
2 Euphoniums et 2 Tubas
2
3 Trombones (trio)
2
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2
Ensemble de Trombones
2
Trompette, Trombone (duo)
2
Quatuor de cuivres: 2 trompettes, 2 trombones
1
Quatuor de Cuivres: 2 trompettes, Cor, trombone
1
2 Cors (duo)
1
Instruments en Fa
1
4 Tubas
1
Quatuor de cuivres: 4 trombones
1
Ensemble de Tubas
1
Cor anglais, Piano
1
Quatuor de cuivres: 4 cors
1
Bass Clef Instruments
1
Trio de Cuivres
1
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Quatuor à cordes: 2 violons, alto, violoncelle
28
Violon
20
Violoncelle
12
Violon et Piano
12
Alto seul
10
Contrebasse (partie séparée)
10
Alto, Piano
8
Violoncelle, Piano
7
Trio à Cordes: violon, alto, violoncelle
7
Violon (partie séparée)
5
2 Violoncelles (duo)
4
2 Violons (duo)
4
Harpe
3
Contrebasse, Piano (duo)
3
Violon, Violoncelle (duo)
3
Alto (partie séparée)
2
Trio à Cordes: 2 violons, violoncelle
1
Quintette à cordes: 2 violons, alto, violoncelle, basse
1
2 Altos (duo)
1
Quintette à cordes: 2 violons, 2 altos, violoncelle
1
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117
Orchestre d'harmonie
110
Ensemble de cuivres
42
Fanfare
29
Orchestre
27
Percussion (partie séparée)
17
Batterie
12
Jazz combo
11
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11
Orchestre à Cordes
10
Big band
8
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5
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4
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4
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2
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25 Or 6 To 4 - Chicago - Clarinet Quintet
Quintette de Clarinettes: 5 clarinettes
By Chicago. Arranged by Thomas Graf. Score, Set of Parts. 19 pages. Published by Thomas Gr…
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By Chicago. Arranged by Thomas Graf. Score, Set of Parts. 19 pages. Published by Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com (H0.165751-874594). - Score,Set of Parts - - Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com
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If You Leave Me Now
Quintette de Clarinettes: 5 clarinettes
Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Downl…
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Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1456450 By Chicago. By Peter Cetera. Arranged by Sean Sullivan. 20th Century,Pop,Rock. 24 pages. Sean Sullivan #1035533. Published by Sean Sullivan (A0.1456450). This iconic ballad, written by Peter Cetera and made famous by Chicago, has become a timeless classic. Our arrangement captures the essence of the original song, with lush harmonies, soaring melodies, and a rich, emotive quality that will leave your audience spellbound. The arrangement is carefully crafted to showcase the unique characteristics of the clarinet quintet. The five clarinet voices blend together seamlessly, creating a warm and intimate sound that is perfect for concert halls, wedding ceremonies, or any occasion where you want to create a special atmosphere. Order your copy of If You Leave Me Now by Chicago today and experience the beauty and emotion of this iconic ballad in a new way. Your clarinet quintet will thank you!
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Chicago
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Sean Sullivan
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If You Leave Me Now
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Hard To Say I'm Sorry
Quintette de Clarinettes: 5 clarinettes
Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 2 - Digital Downl…
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Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1268124 By Az Yet featuring Peter Cetera. By David Babyface Foster and Peter Cetera. Arranged by Sean Sullivan. 20th Century,Pop,Rock. 30 pages. Sean Sullivan #859944. Published by Sean Sullivan (A0.1268124). The timeless classic Hard to Say I'm Sorry by Chicago receives a stunning new arrangement for clarinet quintet. In this rendition, the quintet delivers a hauntingly beautiful performance that captures the song's emotional core while showcasing the unique timbre of each instrument. From the soaring clarinet melodies to the rich and resonant bass clarinet accompaniment, this arrangement is sure to captivate audiences and leave them moved by the expressive power of Chicago's music. Â The addition of an optional alto clarinet part gives the arrangement an added dimension, making it perfect for performances that require a little something extra. The gentle and melodic notes of this beloved song bring out the emotional and introspective nature of the clarinet, making it the perfect piece to showcase the versatility and beauty of this instrument.
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Az Yet featuring Peter Cetera
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Sean Sullivan
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Hard To Say I'm Sorry
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Sean Sullivan
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Down by the Riverside - Woodwind Quintet - Clarinet Choir Quintet - E Flat Clarinet; 2 B Flat Clarin
Quintette de Clarinettes: 5 clarinettes
Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Clarinet - Digital Download SKU: A0.760661 Compo…
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Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Clarinet - Digital Download SKU: A0.760661 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Raymond Fenech. Jazz,Multicultural,Patriotic,Spiritual,Wedding,World. 21 pages. Raymond Fenech #5754995. Published by Raymond Fenech (A0.760661). Down by the Riverside (also known as Ain't Gonna Study War No More and Gonna lay down my burden) is a Negro spiritual song. Its roots date back to before the American Civil War, though it was first published in 1918 in Plantation Melodies: A Collection of Modern, Popular and Old-time Negro-Songs of the Southland, Chicago, the Rodeheaver Company. The song has alternatively been known as Ain' go'n' to study war no mo', Ain't Gwine to Study War No More, Down by de Ribberside, Going to Pull My War-Clothes and Study war no more This spiritual song is arranged for Clarinet Choir Quintet i.e. E Flat Clarinet; 2 B Flat Clarinets, Alto Clarinet; Bass Clarinet and Optional Drum Set. The level is Advanced Intermediate and the duration is 2.39minutes.
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Down by the Riverside - Woodwind Quintet - Clarinet Choir Quintet - E Flat Clarinet; 2 B Flat Clarin
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Feelin' Stronger Every Day
Quintette de Clarinettes: 5 clarinettes
Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 2 - Digital Downl…
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Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1205138 By Chicago. By James Pankow and Peter Cetera. Arranged by Sean Sullivan. 20th Century,Pop,Rock. 24 pages. Sean Sullivan #803321. Published by Sean Sullivan (A0.1205138).
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Chicago
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Sean Sullivan
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Feelin' Stronger Every Day
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Sean Sullivan
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You're The Inspiration
Quintette de Clarinettes: 5 clarinettes
Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1…
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Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1097728 By Chicago. By David Babyface Foster and Peter Cetera. Arranged by Sean Sullivan. 20th Century,Pop,Rock. 20 pages. Sean Sullivan #701669. Published by Sean Sullivan (A0.1097728).
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Chicago
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Sean Sullivan
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You're The Inspiration
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Sean Sullivan
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25 Or 6 To 4
Quintette de Clarinettes: 5 clarinettes
By Chicago. By Robert Lamm. Arranged by Sean Sullivan. 20th Century, Pop, Rock. 42 p…
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By Chicago. By Robert Lamm. Arranged by Sean Sullivan. 20th Century, Pop, Rock. 42 pages. Sean Sullivan #824724. Published by Sean Sullivan
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Chicago
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Sean Sullivan
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25 Or 6 To 4
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Sean Sullivan
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Will You Still Love Me for Clarinet Quintet
Quintette de Clarinettes: 5 clarinettes
By Chicago. Arranged by James Haynor. Score, Set of Parts. 22 pages. Published by Jame…
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By Chicago. Arranged by James Haynor. Score, Set of Parts. 22 pages. Published by James Haynor
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Will You Still Love Me for Clarinet Quintet
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James Haynor
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Watermelon Man for Clarinet Quintet & Opt. Drumset
Quintette de Clarinettes: 5 clarinettes
By Herbie Hancock. Arranged by Keith Terrett. Score, Set of Parts. 22 pages. Published…
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By Herbie Hancock. Arranged by Keith Terrett. Score, Set of Parts. 22 pages. Published by Music for all Occasions
Arranged for Clarinet Quintet & optional drumset, "Watermelon Man" is a jazz standard written by Herbie Hancock, first released on his debut album, Takin' Off (1962), in a grooving hard bop version that featured improvisations by Freddie Hubbard and Dexter Gordon.<br> <br> A single of the tune reached the Top 100 of the pop charts. Cuban percussionist Mongo Santamaría released the tune as a latin pop single the next year on Battle Records, where it became a surprise hit, reaching #10 on the pop charts. Santamaría's recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. Hancock radically re-worked the tune, combining elements of funk, for the album Head Hunters (1973).<br> <br> Hancock's first version was released as a grooving hard bop record, and featured improvisations by Freddie Hubbard and Dexter Gordon. A single reached the Top 100 of the pop chart. Cuban percussionist Mongo Santamaría released the tune as a Latin pop single and it became a surprise hit, reaching No. 10 on the pop chart.[2] Santamaría's recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. Hancock radically re-worked the tune, combining elements of funk, for the album Head Hunters (1973).<br> <br> Hancock wrote the piece to help sell his debut album as a leader, Takin' Off (1962), on Blue Note Records; it was the first piece of music he had ever composed with a commercial goal in mind. The popularity of the piece, due primarily to Mongo Santamaría, paid Hancock's bills for five or six years. Hancock did not feel the composition was a sellout however, describing that structurally, it was one of his strongest pieces due to its almost mathematical balance.<br> <br> The form is a sixteen bar blues. Recalling the piece, Hancock said, "I remember the cry of the watermelon man making the rounds through the back streets and alleys of Chicago. The wheels of his wagon beat out the rhythm on the cobblestones." The tune, based on a bluesy piano riff, drew on elements of R&B, soul jazz and bebop, all combined into a pop hook. Hancock joined bassist Butch Warren and drummer Billy Higgins in the rhythm section, with Freddie Hubbard on trumpet and Dexter Gordon on tenor saxophone. Hancock's chordal work draws from the gospel tradition, while he builds his solo on repeated riffs and trilled figures.<br> <br> Hancock filled in for pianist Chick Corea in Mongo Santamaría's band one weekend at a nightclub in The Bronx when Corea gave notice that he was leaving. Hancock played the tune for Santamaría at friend Donald Byrd's urging. Santamaría started accompanying him on his congas, then his band joined in, and the small audience slowly got up from their tables and started dancing, laughing and having a great time. Santamaría later asked Hancock if he could record the tune. On December 17, 1962, Mongo Santamaría recorded a three-minute version, suitable for radio, where he joined timbalero Francisco "Kako" Baster in a cha-cha beat, while drummer Ray Lucas performed a backbeat. Santamaría included the track on his album Watermelon Man (1962). Santamaría's recording is sometimes considered the beginning of Latin boogaloo, a fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms with those of R&B<br> <br> Hancock re-recorded the tune for Head Hunters (1973), combining synthesizers with a Sly Stone and James Brown funk influence, adding an eight-bar section. Hancock described his composition "Chameleon", also from Head Hunters, to Down Beat magazine in 1979: "In the popular forms of funk, which I've been trying to get into, the attention is on the rhythmic interplay between different instruments. The part the Clavinet plays has to fit with the part the drums play and the line the bass plays and the line that the guitar plays. It's almost like African drummers where seven drummers play different parts"; "Watermelon Man" shares a similar construction. A live version was released on the double LP Flood (1975), recorded in Japan.<br> <br> On the intro and outro of the tune, percussionist Bill Summers blows into beer bottles imitating hindewhu, a style of singing/whistle-playing found in Pygmy music of Central Africa. Hancock and Summers were struck by the sound, which they heard on the ethnomusicology LP, The Music of the Ba-Benzélé Pygmies (1966), by Simha Arom and Geneviève Taurelle.<br> <br> This version was often featured on The Weather Channel's Local on the 8s segments.<br> <br> The tune is a jazz standard and has been recorded over two hundred times. Hancock's recording has been sampled in "1-900-LL-Cool-J" from Walking with a Panther (1989) by LL Cool J, "Open Your Eyes" from Organized Konfusion (1991) by Organized Konfusion, "Smoke Some Kill" from Smoke Some Kill (1988) by Schoolly D, and "Pocket Full of Furl" from Uptown 4 Life (1996) by U.N.L.V. In 2003, pianist David Benoit covered the song from his album Right Here, Right Now.<br> <br> A live and funky performance at the 1999 Montreux Jazz Festival Casino Lights '99 featured Fourplay, George Duke, Boney James and Kirk Whalum trading choruses, and Rick Braun.Arranged for Clarinet Quintet & optional drumset, "Watermelon Man" is a jazz standard written by Herbie Hancock, first released on his debut album, Takin' Off (1962), in a grooving hard bop version that featured improvisations by Freddie Hubbard and Dexter Gordon.<br> <br> A single of the tune reached the Top 100 of the pop charts. Cuban percussionist Mongo Santamaría released the tune as a latin pop single the next year on Battle Records, where it became a surprise hit, reaching #10 on the pop charts. Santamaría's recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. Hancock radically re-worked the tune, combining elements of funk, for the album Head Hunters (1973).<br> <br> Hancock's first version was released as a grooving hard bop record, and featured improvisations by Freddie Hubbard and Dexter Gordon. A single reached the Top 100 of the pop chart. Cuban percussionist Mongo Santamaría released the tune as a Latin pop single and it became a surprise hit, reaching No. 10 on the pop chart.[2] Santamaría's recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. Hancock radically re-worked the tune, combining elements of funk, for the album Head Hunters (1973).<br> <br> Hancock wrote the piece to help sell his debut album as a leader, Takin' Off (1962), on Blue Note Records; it was the first piece of music he had ever composed with a commercial goal in mind. The popularity of the piece, due primarily to Mongo Santamaría, paid Hancock's bills for five or six years. Hancock did not feel the composition was a sellout however, describing that structurally, it was one of his strongest pieces due to its almost mathematical balance.<br> <br> The form is a sixteen bar blues. Recalling the piece, Hancock said, "I remember the cry of the watermelon man making the rounds through the back streets and alleys of Chicago. The wheels of his wagon beat out the rhythm on the cobblestones." The tune, based on a bluesy piano riff, drew on elements of R&B, soul jazz and bebop, all combined into a pop hook. Hancock joined bassist Butch Warren and drummer Billy Higgins in the rhythm section, with Freddie Hubbard on trumpet and Dexter Gordon on tenor saxophone. Hancock's chordal work draws from the gospel tradition, while he builds his solo on repeated riffs and trilled figures.<br> <br> Hancock filled in for pianist Chick Corea in Mongo Santamaría's band one weekend at a nightclub in The Bronx when Corea gave notice that he was leaving. Hancock played the tune for Santamaría at friend Donald Byrd's urging. Santamaría started accompanying him on his congas, then his band joined in, and the small audience slowly got up from their tables and started dancing, laughing and having a great time. Santamaría later asked Hancock if he could record the tune. On December 17, 1962, Mongo Santamaría recorded a three-minute version, suitable for radio, where he joined timbalero Francisco "Kako" Baster in a cha-cha beat, while drummer Ray Lucas performed a backbeat. Santamaría included the track on his album Watermelon Man (1962). Santamaría's recording is sometimes considered the beginning of Latin boogaloo, a fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms with those of R&B<br> <br> Hancock re-recorded the tune for Head Hunters (1973), combining synthesizers with a Sly Stone and James Brown funk influence, adding an eight-bar section. Hancock described his composition "Chameleon", also from Head Hunters, to Down Beat magazine in 1979: "In the popular forms of funk, which I've been trying to get into, the attention is on the rhythmic interplay between different instruments. The part the Clavinet plays has to fit with the part the drums play and the line the bass plays and the line that the guitar plays. It's almost like African drummers where seven drummers play different parts"; "Watermelon Man" shares a similar construction. A live version was released on the double LP Flood (1975), recorded in Japan.<br> <br> On the intro and outro of the tune, percussionist Bill Summers blows into beer bottles imitating hindewhu, a style of singing/whistle-playing found in Pygmy music of Central Africa. Hancock and Summers were struck by the sound, which they heard on the ethnomusicology LP, The Music of the Ba-Benzélé Pygmies (1966), by Simha Arom and Geneviève Taurelle.<br> <br> This version was often featured on The Weather Channel's Local on the 8s segments.<br> <br> The tune is a jazz standard and has been recorded over two hundred times. Hancock's recording has been sampled in "1-900-LL-Cool-J" from Walking with a Panther (1989) by LL Cool J, "Open Your Eyes" from Organized Konfusion (1991) by Organized Konfusion, "Smoke Some Kill" from Smoke Some Kill (1988) by Schoolly D, and "Pocket Full of Furl" from Uptown 4 Life (1996) by U.N.L.V. In 2003, pianist David Benoit covered the song from his album Right Here, Right Now.<br> <br> A live and funky performance at the 1999 Montreux Jazz Festival Casino Lights '99 featured Fourplay, George Duke, Boney James and Kirk Whalum trading choruses, and Rick Braun.
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