Bang Bang/I Like It: Choral Instrumental Pak
By David Sanborn / By Joe Cuba / By Jimmy Sabater / Arranged by Mark Brymer
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About the Composer: David Sanborn
David Sanborn is an alto saxophonist and composer whose work bridges jazz, R&B, and popular music. His career spans decades as both a session musician and bandleader, with deep roots in the soul and funk traditions that inform his compositional voice.
Why we love this
Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the infectious energy of these Latin crossover hits without sacrificing musical substance. The pairing gives you a high-octane closer that lands with genuine musical integrity, not just novelty.
What to expect
Immediate, infectious energy propels the entire package. The Latin percussion and rhythmic vigor create a celebration that feels both sophisticated and joyful, inviting audiences into the party rather than asking them to watch from a distance.
Who it's for
Show choirs, jazz ensembles, and pop/musical theatre-oriented groups looking for repertoire with genuine Latin flavor and contemporary appeal. Directors who want their students to experience authentic rhythmic grooves alongside tight ensemble singing will find this arrangement rewarding.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the clave rhythm early in rehearsal. This is the skeleton that holds both songs together, so establish it as a foundational element before layering vocals and instrumental parts.
- Push the ensemble to commit fully to the rhythmic accents. The syncopation only pops when singers and players hit the marked hits with clarity and confidence.
- Balance your front-line soloists against the full ensemble sound. These arrangements thrive when the solo moments cut through but don't overshadow the collective groove.
- Keep the momentum through the transitions between songs. The 2:45 duration moves fast, so rehearse the bridge carefully to avoid any lag that breaks the party atmosphere.
How to use it
Position this as your second-half closer to send audiences home buzzing. The two-song format also works beautifully as an encore or as a standalone feature within a longer pop/Latin themed concert segment.
Skills your students will build
- Latin rhythm reading and execution (clave, tumbao, guajeo patterns)
- Syncopated ensemble coordination across multiple sections
- Percussive articulation and rhythmic precision
- Balancing solo features within a full ensemble texture
- Maintaining steady tempo through dance-oriented grooves