Ran Kan Kan (arr. Michael Philip Mossman): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Tito Puente / Arranged by Michael Philip Mossman
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK01209659
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Here is one of Tito Puente's best known Latin production numbers and, in the hands of Latin master Michael Philip Mossman, this chart sets up an infectious and authentic groove that just does not let up. Includes solos for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone as well as tight characteristic full ensemble punches. Skillfully done!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
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About the Composer: Tito Puente
Tito Puerte earned his place as the "King of the Timbales" through decades of innovation in Latin music and jazz fusion. His compositions and arrangements became the soundtrack for mambo, cha-cha-cha, and salsa movements, commanding both the instrument and the bandstand with equal authority. For music educators, Puente represents a model of authentic cross-cultural musicianship; his work demonstrates how Latin rhythmic sophistication can coexist with jazz harmonic language.
Why we love this
Michael Philip Mossman's chart preserves the raw energy of Puente's original while building it for ensemble cohesion. The writing balances loose, swinging solos against locked ensemble stabs, which teaches your section players how to support individual voices without losing the groove's propulsive character.
What to expect
Ran Kan Kan pulses with the kind of relentless forward motion that makes audiences move in their seats. The groove never breaks, the ensemble punches land with personality, and the solos sit comfortably in that sweet spot between accessibility and genuine jazz expression.
Who it's for
Grade 4 jazz ensembles ready for authentic Latin repertoire that demands musicianship without overwhelming inexperienced soloists. This chart works equally well for groups seeking a crowd-pleasing concert closer or a teaching tool for understanding how arrangement can amplify a composer's original vision.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the clave rhythm in your rhythm section from day one. The entire arrangement pivots on this foundation, so getting bass, piano, and drums locked in early pays dividends when you layer the horns.
- Push the soloists to play over (not in front of) the groove. The infectious quality Mossman created relies on the rhythm section maintaining its pocket while the front line explores.
- Balance the full ensemble punches with clarity. These hits need to sound unified and crisp, which means attention to articulation and dynamic control across all sections.
How to use it
Place this late in a concert to capitalize on its energy and crowd appeal, or use it as a bridge between classical and Latin jazz standards in a thematic program. It also serves as an excellent vehicle for teaching the interplay between composition and arrangement in a unit on Latin music's influence on jazz.
Skills your students will build
- Clave rhythm reading and internalization
- Solo trading in a Latin jazz context
- Precision ensemble articulation on brass stabs
- Maintaining groove pocket while playing around chord changes
- Sectional balance in a Latin big band texture