Hola, Señor Loco!: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Victor López
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PK-0002503
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Description
Latin wizard Victor López delivers once again. The talented composer/arranger provides the opportunity to teach the Latin "two" salsa feel. Extra percussionists? No problem - bring the whole faculty and staff in on this chart. This is pure Latin groove with a happy sound. Flexible and fun. Everybody's a crazy man on Hola, Senor Loco! (2:08)
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Additional Details
Series:
Jazz Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
45
SKU:
00-PK-0002503
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About the Composer: Victor Lopez
Victor López is a composer and arranger with deep roots in Latin jazz and big band writing. His charts consistently bring authentic Latin grooves into the jazz ensemble classroom while maintaining accessibility across multiple skill levels and ensemble sizes.
Why we love this
López writes Latin jazz that actually swings. The salsa two-feel is front and center here, making this an ideal teaching vehicle for that essential rhythm without sacrificing the pure joy of playing. The flexibility for extra percussion means you're not limited by instrumentation; if you have the players, use them.
What to expect
Immediate and uplifting. The salsa two-feel creates forward momentum from the first measure, and the happy, accessible melody invites every section to contribute. This is the sound of a rehearsal room full of people smiling while they play.
Who it's for
Jazz ensemble directors working with Grade 3 ensembles who want to teach authentic Latin rhythms without overwhelming their players. This works equally well for mixed-ability groups because the writing accommodates varying instrumentation and the groove is infectious at any tempo.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the clave rhythm first. Have your rhythm section work the Latin two-feel independently before running the full chart so the pocket is undeniable when horns enter.
- Emphasize the backbeat in the snare drum and piano comping. The brightness of this tune depends on that crisp, syncopated articulation underneath the melody.
- Bring extra percussionists in gradually during rehearsal. Start with the core setup, then layer in additional congas, bongos, or cowbells as the ensemble gains confidence with the basic groove.
- Keep the tempo relaxed and groove-oriented rather than strict. This style breathes; a metronomic approach will drain the salsa feel.
How to use it
Program this as a midsection concert piece to shift energy and showcase your ensemble's ability to swing a Latin groove. It also works beautifully as a festival or contest selection where adjudicators appreciate both technical musicianship and stylistic authenticity at the Grade 3 level.
Skills your students will build
- Salsa two-feel rhythm and layered Latin clave patterns
- Syncopated ensemble balance in a Latin jazz texture
- Flexibility with flexible percussion instrumentation
- Authentic swing and groove in a Latin context