Spain: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Al Jarreau / By Chick Corea / By Joaquin Rodrigo / By Artie Maren / Arranged by Paul Jennings
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00141171
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Spain - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $10.00 | |
| Spain - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Spain - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Spain - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Spain - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Spain - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Spain - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Spain - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Spain - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Spain - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Spain - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Spain - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Spain - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Spain - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Spain - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Spain - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Spain - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Spain - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Spain - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Spain - Aux Percussion | $6.00 |
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Description
Paul Jennings' masterful arrangement from 1982 sounds as fresh today as it did when it was first released. The authentic sounds of Chick Corea's classic are faithfully captured and this new edition is notated in cut time (rather than 4/4) to make it much easier to read. A real gem for every jazz ensemble.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00141171
More about this title
About the Composer: Al Jarreau
Al Jarreau brought an extraordinary vocal presence to jazz and pop music, blending scat singing, impeccable phrasing, and harmonic sophistication that influenced generations of singers. His work crossed genre boundaries seamlessly, earning him recognition as both a jazz vocalist and a mainstream artist, while his command of melody and rhythm made him a natural fit for the songwriting and arranging world.
Why we love this
Paul Jennings' arrangement captures the propulsive energy and lush harmonic language of Chick Corea's original while translating it flawlessly for ensemble voicing. The cut time notation is a thoughtful pedagogical choice that keeps the reading clean and the tempo feeling natural, letting students focus on the intricate rhythmic interplay and Latin grooves rather than wrestling with notation.
What to expect
Sophisticated and swinging, with the warmth of Latin percussion melting into cool jazz harmonies. The piece moves with purposeful grace, balancing the relaxed pocket groove with moments of harmonic sophistication that feel both composed and inevitable.
Who it's for
Advanced high school jazz ensembles and college programs looking for a concert staple that challenges students without overwhelming them. The Grade 4 level demands solid fundamentals across all sections, particularly in rhythm section independence and ensemble cohesion.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in the clave pattern early in sectional rehearsals. The Latin foundation needs to be rock solid before layering the jazz syncopation on top.
- Balance the front line against the rhythm section carefully. The melody can disappear quickly if the ensemble doesn't balance dynamics relative to the groove's intensity.
- Emphasize the space between phrases. This tune lives in the pocket, and rushing or filling silence will undermine the sophisticated feel Jennings wrote.
- Highlight the harmonic movement by letting each section voice its passing tones and approach notes. The arrangement has beautiful voice leading that rewards attention.
How to use it
This works beautifully as an opener or closer on a jazz concert, where it will immediately establish the ensemble's musicianship and polish. It pairs naturally with other Latin jazz standards or as a contemporary anchor on a program mixing classic and modern repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady clave and montuno patterns while playing over jazz harmonic changes
- Balancing melodic phrasing with the underlying Latin groove
- Reading cut time notation accurately at tempo
- Voicing jazz chords across different instrumental registers
- Responding to and supporting the soloist within a structured arrangement