Jazz Ensemble standard
jazz ensemble - Grade 3
SKU: KN.61180
Composed by Jeff Jarvis.
Jazz Journey. Samba.
Score and set of parts.
Duration 5 minutes, 25
seconds. Kendor Music Inc
#61180. Published by
Kendor Music Inc
(KN.61180).
UPC:
822795611809.
Commi
ssioned by the St.
Joseph's Collegiate
Institute Jazz Ensemble
of Kenmore, NY, this
spirited Latin original
for advancing groups is a
real showstopper! The
title in Portuguese means
a samba school, referring
to a club or dancing
school. Throughout the
year samba schools hold
events, the most
important being the
annual spectacle known as
Carnival. The groove here
alternates between samba
and partido alto rhythms.
As the music plays, you
can almost see the
dancers in their
elaborate, colorful
costumes. The chart has
been meticulously crafted
to ensure that the rhythm
section faithfully
captures authentic
Brazilian grooves. Solo
space is reserved for
alto sax and trumpet, and
a guitar chord chart by
Jim Greeson is included.
Duration 5:25.