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Samba do Mar - (Level III) Composed for and premiered
by the 2010 International Trombone Festival Jazz Choir, members ages 20 to 80.
A samba in D minor, playable by as few as four performers or as a larger choir.
Everyone gets a piece of the melody at some point. Lead part rises only to G
above the staff. The provided drum set part is optional. Solo space is provided
for the top two chairs; but the chart performs wonderfully even if no one
solos, as the stop-times and riffs make for excellent passages on their own. It
can easily be opened up for additional soloists, including non-trombone guests.
Works as an opener or closer. The dominant rhythm in this piece is the
authentic Brazilian “partido alto” style. This “Samba of the
Sea” is dedicated to my wife, Mary, who has brought such happiness and
inspiration to my life.
Trombone Choir plus Drums
View all charts by Antonio Garcia
Antonio J. García is a performer, composer/arranger, producer, clinician, educator, and author in both instrumental and vocal genres. The former Director of Jazz Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, he has performed as trombonist, bass trombonist, or pianist with 70 major artists including Ella Fitzgerald, George Shearing, Mel Tormé, Billy Eckstine, Doc Severinsen, Louie Bellson, Dave Brubeck, and Phil Collins. A Bach/Selmer clinician/soloist and avid scat-singer, he is Associate Jazz Editor for the International Trombone Association Journal, Past Editor of the International Association for Jazz Education Jazz Education Journal, Past President of IAJE-IL, Board Secretary of The Midwest Clinic, Past Advisory Board Member of the Brubeck Institute, is Co-Editor/Contributing Author of Teaching Jazz: A Course of Study, and authored a chapter within Rehearsing The Jazz Band and The Jazzer’s Cookbook. He is the only individual to have directed all three genres of Illinois All-State jazz ensembles: combo, vocal jazz choir, and big band. He served as a Network Expert (for Improvisation Materials) for the Jazz Education Network. His articles have been widely published; and his compositions have been published by Kjos, Hal Leonard, Kendor, Doug Beach, ejazzlines, Walrus, UNC Jazz Press, Three-Two Music, Potenza Music, and his own company. García is also the subject of an extensive interview within Bonanza: Insights and Wisdom from Professional Jazz Trombonists (Advance Music). Visit his web site at <www.garciamusic.com>
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