Brazil (arr. Jerry Nowak): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by The Ritchie Family / Arranged by Jerry Nowak
Grade: 1-2
Item: 35-PK00477561
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This well-know Latin standard is a perfect change of pace for a jazz concert. Carefully notated for beginning groups, this is a great introduction to Latin style. Enjoy great flexibility with the "Discovery Jazz series"! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00477561
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About the Artist: The Ritchie Family
The Ritchie Family rose to prominence in the 1970s as a vocal group known for their energetic interpretations of popular standards and disco-inflected arrangements. Their recordings brought infectious energy and polished vocal work to contemporary covers of classic songs, introducing these timeless pieces to new audiences through their dynamic performances.
Why we love this
Nowak's arrangement strips away unnecessary complexity while preserving the groove and harmonic sophistication that makes this standard endure. The flexible instrumentation means you can feature exactly who shows up on any given rehearsal day, and the clear notation removes guesswork about what 'Latin style' actually means when you're teaching it for the first time.
What to expect
The breezy confidence of a song built to move bodies and lift spirits. There's warmth in the harmonic movement and a propulsive lightness that makes players feel the groove rather than fight against it.
Who it's for
Groups tackling their first Latin jazz arrangement without overwhelming difficulty. Your beginning ensemble players get real exposure to clave, montuno figures, and jazz articulation while working from notation they can actually execute.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the clave rhythm in your rhythm section before the band enters. Have your drummer practice the pattern independently so the pulse feels inevitable, not imposed.
- Balance the horn lines to let the melody sing. Saxes should support without overpowering; this isn't a shout chorus.
- Shape the dynamic arc across the form rather than staying locked at one volume. The Latin vibe thrives on subtle rise and fall, not constant full volume.
- Listen closely to recordings by the artist to hear how the original breathes. Let that phrasing inform your section's approach to the written rhythms.
How to use it
Book this early in the season when you're building ensemble cohesion and introducing stylistic variety. It pairs naturally with bebop standards or cool jazz pieces, and the groove-centered nature gives audiences the kind of immediate accessibility that keeps concert momentum strong.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing clave and montuno rhythmic patterns
- Latin jazz articulation and phrasing conventions
- Balancing ensemble voice independence within a groove-based texture
- Interpreting written rhythms with appropriate swing and syncopation
- Adapting part assignments based on available instrumentation