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Wedding March - Bridal chorus Lohengrin - Clarinet Quintet

#Wedding March - Bridal chorus Lohengrin - Clarinet Quintet

My Way Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.569002…(+)

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.569002 By Elvis Presley. By Claude Francois and Jacques Revaux. Arranged by Thomas Graf. Jazz. 26 pages. Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com #3518581. Published by Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com (A0.569002). Sophisticated arrangement of this great classic which follows the form of the song (intro, 2 verses, chorus, verse 3, chorus, ending). The melody goes through many parts, including bass part solo in verse 3, interesting polyphonic countermovement, a real challenge for your ensemble. Have fun and do it â€˜Your wayâ€™. Instrumentation: Clarinet 1/2 in Bb, Clarinet 3 in Bb/Eb Alto, Clarinet 4 in Bb/Eb Alto/Basset Horn, Bass Clarinet in Bb Listen to the recording - a challenge for your ensemble. Please don't forget to review your purchase - you will help other musicians to choose the perfect arrangement for their ensemble. Thank you very much! Check out our latest uploads: http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/thomas-graf-the-hit-factory-com/smp-press/3001412+1303131?N... Any individual arrangement and substitute parts are available on request. Call +49 (0) 172 2515987 E-Mail: info@the-hit-factory.com. www.the-hit-factory.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hitfactorymusic Video: https://www.youtu.be/Uozb2pNE9AQ
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I Did It My Way Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets

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Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,Bassethorn,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1212428 By Jay-Z. By Claude Francois, Francois Revaud, Gilles Thibaut, Jacques Revaux, Jimmy Kendrix, Paul Anka, Sean Carter, and Shawn C. Carter. Arranged by Thomas Graf. Broadway,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Pop. 28 pages. Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com #809934. Published by Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com (A0.1212428). Sophisticated arrangement of this great classic which follows the form of the song (intro; 2 verses; chorus; verse 3; chorus; ending). The melody goes through many parts; including bass part solo in verse 3; interesting polyphonic countermovement; a real challenge for your ensemble. Have fun and do it â€˜Your wayâ€™.About this arrangement:Â Composed by: By Francois Revaud, Jacques Revaux, Claude Francois, Jimmy Kendrix, Gilles Thibaut, Paul Anka, Sean Carter, Shawn C. CarterArranged by: Thomas H. GrafInstrumentation:Â Full ScoreClarinet 1 in BbClarinet 2 in BbClarinet 3 in Bb/Eb Alto SaxophoneClarinet 4 in Bb/Eb Alto/Basset HornBass Clarinet in BbAny individual arrangement and substitute parts are available on request.Call +49 (0) 172 2515987 Â E-Mail: info@the-hit-factory.com. Â www.the-hit-factory.comfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hitfactorymusic
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Three selections based on "Christ lag in Todesbanden" (Clarinet Quintet) Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets

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Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Clarinet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1250018 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Baroque,Chamber,Christian,Easter,Historic. 28 pages. Regis Bookshar #844432. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.1250018). Three selections based on Christ lag in Todesbanden (Christ lay in death's bonds) (from Cantata No.Â Â 4,Â BMVÂ Â 4) - Johann Sebastian Bach - Clarinet Quintet - Advanced/Intermediate - Digital Download.Cantata No.Â Â 4, BMVÂ Â 4, Christ lag in Todesbanden (also spelled Todes Banden) (Christ lay in death's bonds) is a cantata for Easter written by Johann Sebastian Bach and is his earliest surviving Church Cantata. It was probably written in 1707 when he was 22 years old. It is a Chorale Cantata, a style in which both the text and music are based on a hymn. In this instance, the source was Martin Luther's hymn of the same name which became a main Easter hymn in German Lutheranism.Regis Bookshar has transcribed and arranged three selections based on this hymn tune, two from Bach's Cantata No.Â Â 4, BMVÂ Â 4, and also his Chorale Prelude, BMV 625. They may be played individually or as a trilogy and each movement is more complex that the previous one. The first selection in this trilogy is the Chorale, Christ lag in Todesbanden, the final chorus from his Cantata No.Â Â 4, a straightforward four-part chorale setting of the hymn (Regis has also added a fifth part). This is followed by Bach's Chorale Prelude, BMV 625, a piece from his Orgelbuchlein (Little Organ Book), a collection of 46 Preludes for organ, written almost exclusively during the 1708-1717 period, while Bach was court organist at Weimar. For the final selection, Regis has placed the polyphonic and imitative chorus, Es war ein wunderlicher Krieg, da Tod und Leben rungen (It was a strange battle, that death and life waged), which Bach had placed in the middle of his Cantata No.Â Â 4.This arrangement is for a Clarinet Quintet, consisting of 5 Bb Clarinets. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (28 pages).I hope will you enjoy playing these selections and please search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar. There are numerous selections in a variety of styles, also available for purchase. I think you will be pleased with what you may find.
$30.00 27.2 € #Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets #Johann Sebastian Bach #Three selections based on "Christ lag in Todesbanden" #Regis Bookshar #SheetMusicPlus

Michelle Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets

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Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1212199 By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Thomas Graf. Film/TV,Jazz,Pop. 22 pages. Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com #809713. Published by Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com (A0.1212199). One of the greatest Beatles compositions. This jazzy, Basie-style arrangement needs a lot of section understanding, not difficult to read and play. My band could easily sight-read the music. In the chorusses the bandâ€™s sound will explode by the songâ€™s empathy and desire. Enjoy!About this arrangement:Â Composed by: By John Lennon, Paul McCartneyArranged by: Thomas H. GrafInstrumentation:Â Full ScoreClarinet 1 in BbClarinet 2 in BbClarinet 3 in BbClarinet 4 in BbAlto Clarinet 3 in BbAltoClarinet 4 in BbBass Clarinet in BbAny individual arrangement and substitute parts are available on request.Call +49 (0) 172 2515987 Â E-Mail: info@the-hit-factory.com. Â www.the-hit-factory.comfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hitfactorymusic
$20.00 18.13 € #Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets #The Beatles #Michelle #Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com #SheetMusicPlus

Believe Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets

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Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1505060 By Josh Groban. By Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard. Arranged by Roger Wallace. Christmas,Contemporary,Film/TV,Holiday,Pop. 56 pages. Roger Wallace #1080465. Published by Roger Wallace (A0.1505060). From Warner Bros. Pictures' THE POLAR EXPRESS Christmas Quintet with Multiple Part Options. Features middle and low voices in the verse and high voices in the chorus.Designed mainly for family groups such as brass, woodwinds and strings. Mixing voice types can be done with care. See cover sheet on arrangement for instrumentation.NOTE: Audio sample clip begins at Measure 13 (9 measures after Letter A).A full length audio version can be heard in the YouTube video.The audio sample represents a Clarinet Quintet (3 Clarinets, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet).This arrangement is also available for many other ensembles and soloists.Look for more arrangements by Roger Wallace.
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Pavane for Clarinet Quintet Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets

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Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1404727 Composed by Gabriel Faure. Arranged by James Haynor. Romantic Period. 18 pages. James Haynor #987794. Published by James Haynor (A0.1404727). The Pavane in F-sharp minor, Op. 50, is a short work by the French composer Gabriel FaurÃ© written in 1887. It was originally a piano piece, but is better known in FaurÃ©'s version for orchestra and optional chorus. It was first performed in Paris in 1888, becoming one of the composer's most popular works.Â Scored here for Clarinet Quintet, â€œ Pavane â€œ , adds a delightful element to any concert.Duration - 5:04.
$10.00 9.07 € #Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets #Gabriel Faure #Pavane for Clarinet Quintet #James Haynor #SheetMusicPlus

Jingle Bells Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.901646…(+)

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.901646 Composed by James Pierpont. Arranged by David Thompson. Christmas,Holiday. 7 pages. David M Thompson #4980525. Published by David M Thompson (A0.901646). An arrangement of the popular winter song Jingle Bells, for clarinet quintet (4 Bb clarinets and bass clarinet). Chorus, and a short fugue in the middle.
$5.95 5.39 € #Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets #James Pierpont #short fugue in the middle #Jingle Bells #David M Thompson #SheetMusicPlus

The Polar Express Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets

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Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1255437 Composed by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard. Arranged by Roger Wallace. Christmas,Contemporary,Film/TV. 56 pages. Roger Wallace #848946. Published by Roger Wallace (A0.1255437). Song Title: BelieveChristmas Quintet with Multiple Part Options. Features middle and low voices in the verse and high voices in the chorus.Designed mainly for family groups such as brass, woodwinds and strings. Mixing voice types can be done with care. See cover sheet on arrangement for instrumentation.NOTE: Audio sample clip begins at Measure 13 (9 measures after Letter A).A full length audio version can be heard in the YouTube video.The audio sample represents a Clarinet Quintet (3 Clarinets, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet).This arrangement is also available for many other ensembles and soloists.Look for more arrangements by Roger Wallace.
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All You Need Is Love Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.956171…(+)

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.956171 By The Beatles. By John Lennon, John Winston Lennon, Paul James Mccartney, and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Emily Marshall. Rock. 13 pages. Emily Marshall #6037403. Published by Emily Marshall (A0.956171). All You Need Is Love - The BeatlesArranged for Clarinet Quintet (Clarinet in Bb 1-4 and Bass Clarinet in Bb)Included in the purchase is the score and full set of individual parts.Released in 1967 by English rock band, The Beatles as a non-album single. This arrangement is ideal for a high school or community clarinet quintet to take on a challenge and would be a great addition to a concert. Intermediate level, with a real test of ensemble skills and listening to other parts. Featuring a musical quotation of the French National Anthem, played in this arrangement by solo Bass Clarinet. Each Clarinet plays an integral role to this arrangement, with the Bass Clarinet holding the bass-line, Clarinet 2 playing John Lennonâ€™s opening vocals and the other parts playing the chorus. Approx. 3.5 mins. To keep up to date with my latest arrangements like my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EMMusicServices/
$13.99 12.68 € #Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets #The Beatles #All You Need Is Love #Emily Marshall #SheetMusicPlus

Ye Banks And Braes O'bonnie Doon Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets

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Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1257414 Composed by Percy Aldridge Grainger. Arranged by Ray Thompson. 20th Century,Celtic,Folk,Irish. 12 pages. RayThompsonMusic #850746. Published by RayThompsonMusic (A0.1257414). Percy Aldridge Graingerâ€™s arrangement of the Scottish song The Caledonian Huntâ€™s Delight became Ye Banks and Braes O' Bonnie Doon. The river Doon flows gracefully between the Loch Doon and the Firth of Clyde in Stirlingshire, Scotland.Â It was inspired by Robert Burns poem, The Banks of Doon, written in 1783.The piece was originally scored in 1903 for a chorus of womenâ€™s unison voices, accompanied by menâ€™s voices, whistlers, and harmonium or organ at will.Â This was one of Graingerâ€™s earliest folk-music arrangements, and it was dedicated to his dear friend Sigurd Fornander.The setting for band was completed in 1932 (British Folk-Music Setting No. 32).Arranged clarinet quintet (based on the wind band arrangement):1. Eb Clt.(Alt Bb provided)2. Bb Clt.3. Bb Clt.4. Alto Clt.(Alt Bb provided)5. Bass Clt.Check out my wind dectet arrangements of his Lincolnshire PosyVideo link is my clarinet choir arranegement.
$14.99 13.59 € #Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets #Percy Aldridge Grainger #Ye Banks And Braes O'bonnie Doon #RayThompsonMusic #SheetMusicPlus

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Clarinet - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.957291 Composed by Bach, Martin Luther. Arranged by Ander. Baroque,Easter,Renaissance,Sacred,Wedding. 51 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #6748235. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.957291). This album contains 5 of Johann Sebastian Bach's most famous and versatile pieces for clarinet quintet, all very well suited for the beginners who want to get to know the baroque repertoire. They are also suitable for performances at events such as: weddings, Christian and church ceremonies, Easter, and academic recitals or concerts. They can be used in music institutions and by teachers as repertoire material and study methods, either for performance or instrumental technique. This collection includes a totally free bonus for you to enjoy: Martin Luther's A Mighty Fortress is Our God, a Renaissance sacred song for choir, which has been adapted for this set. You can also buy each one individually by checking right at the end of each description of each work.1: Air on the G StringÂ - The original piece is part of Johann Sebastian Bach's Suite No. 3 for orchestra, in D Major, BWV 1068, written for Prince Leopold of Anhalt. The so-called Air on the G String dates from one of these latter employments. In the service of the Prince of CÃ¶then, Bach composed not only the famous Brandenburg Concertos, but also several orchestral suites, from the third of which comes the Air on the G String. This curious title derives from a later arrangement of this piece for violin solo, in which the melody is played entirely on the lower, higher string of the instrument. ID: S0.11897532: AriosoÂ - The Cantata 156 (BWV 156) was written for the third Sunday after Epiphany in 1729, and was first performed on January 23 of that year. The text is by Picander, one of Bach's favorite librettists. Of the four cantatas written by Bach for the feast, it was the last and only one scored for solo voice. This is a choral cantata, employing a choral melody in several movements. Cantata 156, in fact, employs two different choral melodies and texts in the second and sixth movements. A cantata is a sung symphony consisting of several parts, one of which is the Arioso, which is the initial instrumental part. ID: S0.11899733: Jesu, joy of man's desiringÂ - This is one of Bach's most beautiful cantatas, made famous by the Jesus the Joy of Men chorus. It was originally composed for Advent 1716 in Weimar. Years later, already in Leipzig, Advent was tempus clausum, there was no music in the churches. Bach then reworked it for the Feast of Mary's Visitation. It is the final chorale of the cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben. Although it is the 32nd cantata composed by Bach, of those that have survived, it was given BWV 147 in the complete catalog of his works. ID: S0.11900234: O Jesulein sÃ¼ss, o Jesulein mildÂ - The Jesulein sÃ¼ÃŸ, the Jesulein mild is an original traditional German choral melody for voice and continuous bass arranged by Johann Sebastian Bach around 1735. With lyrics by Valentin Thilo, O Jesulein sÃ¼ss is a sacred melody adapted and catalogued as BWV 493. The first translation is by Dirk van Hogendorp, who made it more of a song for the time of suffering. ID: S0.11901475: Minuet in G majorÂ - This famous piece has traditionally been attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach, as it appears in the Notebook for Anna Magdalena , a notebook that Bach gave to his wife Anna Magdalena in 1725 and which was to be filled with the favorite selections of Bach family members. However, recent research has concluded that this minuet, sometimes referred to as BWV Anhang 114. was probably composed by Christian Petzold, a German composer and organist contemporary with Bach. ID: S0.1190363Bonuses: A Mighty Fortress is Our God, by Martin LutherÂ - Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott is a hymn written by Martin Luther probably before 1529. The melody was also considered his work for a long time, but it was created at least with the collaboration of Johann Walter. The song is of great symbolic power for Protestantism;.

Evening, Stars, Music by Taneyev for Clarinet Quintet in Schools Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets

Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Downl…(+)

Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1475800 Composed by Taneyev. Arranged by Joseph Judge. Chamber,Classical. 20 pages. School Ensemble Music #1053358. Published by School Ensemble Music (A0.1475800). Evening, Stars, Music by Sergey Taneyev for clarinet quintet. Duration: 3:54. For three clarinets and two bass clarinets. Flexible: also includes Eb clarinet part for the first voice. This is from several pieces of Taneyev's choral music: 12 Choruses a cappella, Op.27. This unique music was arranged to be easy to play: range limited, rests provided, melodies marked, rehearsal marks designed for easy group cuing, and the workload shared (everyone gets to play the melody). Also available for other quintets: brass, saxophone, string, woodwind. For a full list of arrangements by Joseph Judge, please visit http://www.schoolensemble.com.
$14.99 13.59 € #Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets #Taneyev #Evening, Stars, Music by Taneyev for Clarinet Quintet in Schools #School Ensemble Music #SheetMusicPlus

In dulci jubilo - Christmas Song - Jazz Waltz - Clarinet Quintet Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets

Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.56…(+)

Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.568251 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Thomas Graf. Christmas,Jazz. 17 pages. Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com #2893717. Published by Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com (A0.568251). The famous Christmas Carol arranged as Jazz Waltz in a Rondo Form: A 8-bar Intro/ interlude frames 3 different choruses. Each instrument plays the melody, which bring a vast variety of sounds. Big fun to play - not difficult. A must for your upcoming Christmas concerts!Â Â Instrumentation:Â Clarinet 1/2/3 in Bb, Basset Horn/Clarinet 4 in Bb, Bass ClarinetÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Listen to the recording - a challenge for your ensemble.Â Please don't forget to review your purchase - you will help other musicians to choose the perfect arrangement for their ensemble. Thank you very much!Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Check out our latest uploads:Â http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/thomas-graf-the-hit-factory-com/smp-press/3001412+1303131?N...Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Any individual arrangement and substitute parts are available on request. Call +49 (0) 172 2515987 E-Mail: info@the-hit-factory.com. www.the-hit-factory.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hitfactorymusicÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Video: https://www.youtu.be/9t43gKe4psYÂ Â .
$12.99 11.78 € #Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets #Traditional #In dulci jubilo - Christmas Song - Jazz Waltz - Clarinet Quintet #Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com #SheetMusicPlus

Strawberry Fields Forever Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets

Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Clarinet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.563929…(+)

Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Clarinet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.563929 By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Austin Ralphson. Rock. 22 pages. Austin Ralphson #5375037. Published by Austin Ralphson (A0.563929). This song seems to epitomise the creativity and innovation within the songwriting and recording of The Beatles in the late 1960s. It is arranged here to suit a small ensemble - every part has the melody at some point and, like the original, the verses and choruses each have different accompaniments.
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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.