Sabor de Cuba: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Sabor de Cuba: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Sabor de Cuba: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-45077
Price: 55.00 USD
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(Taste of Cuba)

By Victor López

Grade: 3.5 (Medium)

Item: 00-45077

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A "Taste of Cuba" for sure. A very hot Latin chart premiered at the Midwest Band Clinic, 2015, this is a show-stopper chart for a strong band. The chart is jam-packed with lines that bounce from section to section, including a suggested written tenor sax solo with backgrounds. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff with an optional high D. Two auxiliary percussion parts that really make this chart come alive plus optional flute and vibraphone too. (3:39)

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Series: Jazz Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 110

UPC: 038081519043

SKU: 00-45077

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About the Composer: Victor López

Victor López is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans classical, wind band, and jazz idioms. His arrangements and original compositions have become staples in music education, earning performances at major festivals and clinics across North America. López writes with deep knowledge of instrumental capabilities and the pedagogical needs of developing ensembles, crafting pieces that challenge without overwhelming.

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Why we love this

López packs genuine musical substance into a chart that plays as pure entertainment. The sectional writing is active and rewarding for every voice, and the percussion parts elevate what could be a standard Latin arrangement into something that demands serious commitment from your rhythm section. This is the kind of piece that makes a band sound immediately more confident and grooved.

What to expect

Hot, propulsive, and sophisticated. The chart breathes Cuban rhythmic language while the horn voicings stay modern and sharp. There's a joy to playing this that comes through in how sections trade lines and the auxiliary percussion weaves texture underneath.

Who it's for

Grade 3.5 ensembles with solid section leaders and a committed rhythm section who want to program something that generates real energy without requiring a professional-level horn section. Strong community college and advanced high school jazz bands will find this rewarding.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section early in rehearsal. The auxiliary percussion needs to land together before horns can sit comfortably on the Latin feel.
Address the tenor sax solo as a soloist's moment, not filler. The written backgrounds matter, but the ensemble should support the improviser's phrasing rather than box them in with strict rigidity.
Test lead trumpet endurance on that high A well before performance. Consider whether the optional high D serves your lead player's strengths or if staying in the written A is the smarter choice.
Use the recorded accompaniment to internalize the groove. The Latin pulse is specific here, and listening multiple times trains ears faster than counting alone.

How to use it

Position this as a closer on a jazz festival or spring concert where audience engagement matters. The 3:39 runtime fits neatly between longer feature pieces, and its show-stopping quality makes it ideal for a final number when you want to send the audience home with energy.