Score and Parts Concert Band (Score and Parts) - Grade 2 SKU: HL.4008726
Composed by Mongo Santamaria. Arranged by Michael Sweeney. MusicWorks Grade 2. Afro-Cuban, Concert, Jazz. Softcover. Duration 150 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4008726). UPC: 196288194774. 9.0x12.0x0.463 inches.
Composed in 1959 by Mongo Santamaria, “Afro Blue” became one of the earliest jazz standards written in an Afro-Cuban style. This creative setting for concert band utilizes the African bembé rhythm, along with characteristic melodies and harmonies alternating between various sections of the band. Also a great vehicle for engaging your percussion section while introducing your students to an important and appealing musical genre. Dur: ca. 2:30.
