It is most notable for its afrocuban feel, and its use of polyrhythm, or jazz waltz. Dream of a land, my soul is from i hear a hand, stroke on a drum shades of delight, cocoa hue rich as the night, afro blue elegant boy, beautiful girl dancing for joy. Putting it to the test proved it to be true by playing just fine on my up sampling cd only system. Lp, album, re original jazz classics, pablo live, pablo live ojc 626, d2308229, 2308. His second album, mongo 1959, also on the noted fantasy label, included his composition afro blue, which became a latin jazz standard and has been recorded by john coltrane, dizzy gillespie.
Afro blue lyrics instrumental more on genius afro blue track info. Includes an high quality pdf file to download instantly. A master conguero, santamaria at his best creates an incantatory spell rooted in cuban religious rituals, quietly seating himself before his congas and soloing with total command over the rhythmic spaces between the beats while his band pumps out an endless vamp a potent example on records is the hypnotic mazacote available on. His recordings and concert performances ranged from the authentic percussion music of afro cuban religious rituals through to latinjazz reworkings of american jazz and pop hits.
The meinl artist series mongo santamaria congas were made to mongos personal specifications. For mongo santamarias 100th birthday, hear 5 of his best. Some would say the title of this package is deceptive, as it only covers his mid to late60s period with columbia and should not be confused with other mongo santamaria releases with similar titles covering different eras, such as fantasys. Best transcriptions sharepoint, interactive exercises to enhance musical expression, technique and creativity. My sample of this fine recording did not have a hybrid sacdcd sticker on it but it is listed that way in very small type on the back cover. Licensed to virtual sheet music by hal leonard publishing company. The drum shells are made from 2ply american white ash finished in highgloss. His most famous work, afro blue, was written circa 1959 and popularized by the late and great john coltrane. It is most notable for its afro cuban feel, and its use of polyrhythm, or jazz waltz. Mongo santamaria afro blue jazz greats from persona studio. He then performs both the original 1962 and the 1973 headhunters versions. Mongo santamaria biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Percussionist mongo santamaria s afro blue has been one of the most widely interpreted pieces in the field of latin jazz, blending a melody which simulates an african tribal chant and driving cuban rhythm. Dancing a life dvd biography cuban music by maya roy.
Furthermore, some would also say that its not representative of santamarias best work, or that representative of santamaria at all, since its. Mongo santamaria enjoyed a long and successful career in latin music. Mongo santamaria s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. The classic latin jazz tune arranged for younger percuss. The mongo santamaria anthology 1958 to 1995 dusty groove. Best known as mongo santamaria, the havanaborn musician earned a reputation as one of the great afrocuban latin jazz drummers. Santamaria afro blue sheet music complete collection. Santamaria afro blue sheet music complete collection for jazz band. This twodisc set should elicit just such a response.
Music notes for jazz ensemble sheet music by mongo santamaria. Mongo santamaria afro blue originally released on the album mongo fantasy records 1959 reissued on the album afro roots prestige records 1972 if you like the music, support the artists. Here is a perfect example of how the appeal of a song grows exponentially after you learn from where it came. Afro blue complete for jazz band, intermediate sheet music. Afro blue bass by mongo santamaria digital sheet music. Februar 2003 in miami war ein kubanischusamerikanischer perkussionist. Afro blue bass by mongo santamaria digital sheet music for. Mongo santamaria was an afrocuban latin jazz percussionist, specializing in the congo drums. His composition afro blue is a jazz standard, his rendition of herbie hancocks watermelon man was a pop hit in the early 60s, and his powerful crossrhythms propelled the grooves for dizzy gillespie, cal tjader, and tito puente. Motown not recognized classic of the seal perhaps for not being a great success in usa.
His biggest hit was his rendition of herbie hancocks watermelon man, which was inducted into the grammy hall of. Mongo santamaria listen and stream free music, albums, new. Mongo santamarias afro blue arabesques and polyrhythmic jazz. His second album, mongo 1959, also on the noted fantasy label, included his composition afroblue, which became a latin jazz standard and has been recorded by john coltrane, dizzy gillespie. Jan 26, 2009 mongo santamaria afro blue originally released on the album mongo fantasy records 1959 reissued on the album afro roots prestige records 1972 if you like the music, support the artists. Mongo santamaria listen and stream free music, albums. His recordings and concert performances ranged from the authentic percussion music of afrocuban religious rituals through to latinjazz reworkings of american jazz and pop hits. Mongo santamarias greatest hits mongo santamaria songs. Percussionist mongo santamarias afro blue has been one of the most widely interpreted pieces in the field of latin jazz, blending a melody which simulates an african tribal chant and driving cuban rhythm. Mongo santamaria was an afrocuban latin jazz percussionist. Pdf digital sheet music to download and print, interactive sheet music for online playback, transposition and printing.
Mongo santamaria biography, birth date, birth place and. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Please note our website uses cookies to improve your experience. This construction is highly stable and very resonant. Afro blue tab by mongo santamaria songsterr tabs with rhythm. In this track you hear some of the afro cuban religious music which has become a staple in most mongo santamria cds. Dec 03, 2010 in every corner of the world, as far back in history as the time machines of archaeology and anthropology can take us, music has been used by humans to communicate with the gods. Mongo quintessential album,one of the best latin albums. Mongo santamaria was an afro cuban latin jazz percussionist, specializing in the congo drums.
Afroroots by mongo santamaria 25218541824 cd barnes. Dec 03, 2010 mongo santamaria s afro roots katherine dunham. With the growing visibility and popularity of afrocuban sounds of many stripes, where jazz is concerned there are few who have registered the impact of the modest conguero from the jesus maria. The sudden success of the song which mongo santamaria recorded on december 17, 1962 propelled santamaria into his niche of blending afrocuban and african american music. Written in 34 but featuring an afro cuban 68 groove. Mongo santamaria conga solo transcribed by nolan warden tune. Shop our newest and most popular mongo santamaria sheet music such as afro blue, or click the button above to browse all mongo santamaria sheet music. With the growing visibility and popularity of afrocuban sounds of many stripes, where jazz is concerned there are few who have registered the impact of the modest conguero from the jesus maria neighborhood of havana, mongo santamaria. Although these were santamarias first albums as a leader, the conga player had already worked with perez prado, tito puente, and cal tjader, giving him absolutely impeccable latin jazz credentials to go along with his obviously amazing chops. Written in 34 but featuring an afrocuban 68 groove. With an almost hypnotic 34 rhythmic pattern, here is an effectiv.
The classic latin jazz tune arranged for younger percuss j. Coltranes afro blue, like his more wellknown adaptation of my favorite things 1961, features coltrane on soprano saxophone an instrument that he. In 1950 he moved to new york city where he played wi. May 07, 2018 in 1951, mongo joined the tito puente band, with which he recorded two now classic afro cuban percussion albums. A cd reissue of a mid70s repackaging of mongo santamarias first two fantasy albums, 1958s yambu and 1959s mongo, afroroots is superb latin jazz. Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus.
Mongo santamarias profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Afroindio, an album by mongo santamaria on spotify. Tito puente four beat mambo mongo with willie bobo, and patato 3. Ramon mongo santamaria rodriguez was a rumba quinto master and an afrocuban latin jazz percussionist. In this track you hear some of the afrocuban religious music which has become a staple in most mongo santamria cds. Apr 07, 2017 the jesus maria district in the oldest part of havana, cuba, might be pretty much overlooked if not for the fact that, 100 years ago friday, ramon santamaria was born there. The 10 minute afro blue on this cd is just awesome the first 4 or so minutes is a conga solo by the master which leads into the title track. In 1958, mongo started performing with vibraphone player cal tjader, and timbalero willie bobo.
Mongo santamaria even though this is scored for just 6 horns. The image of the cuban percussion legend mongo santamaria, who has died aged 80, did not quite fit the cool jazz iconography of the 1960s, but it. Afro blue guitar tab by mongo santamaria with free online tab player. One of my favorites in this latter category is mongo santamarias afro blue 1959 adapted by john coltrane 1963 live at birdland recording and the real book lead sheet. Feb 11, 2003 the image of the cuban percussion legend mongo santamaria, who has died aged 80, did not quite fit the cool jazz iconography of the 1960s, but it conveyed another picture of the jazz life that was. Jun 27, 2017 mongo santamaria red hot 1979 a1 watermelon man 6. Browse all mongo santamaria sheet music musicnotes features the worlds largest online digital sheet music catalogue with over 300,000 arrangements available to print and play instantly. Mongo santamaria afro blue originally released on the album mongo fantasy records 1959 reissued on the album afroroots prestige records 1972 if you like the music, support the artists. Mongo santamaria with dizzy gillespie and toots thielemans summertime digital at montreux 1980. He spread the collaborative spirit of the jazz era in 1950 when he moved to new york and began playing with tinto puente, cal tjader, and others. Afro blue afro latin hal leonard easy jazz ensemble partitur, stimmen. Mongo santamarias greatest hits by mongo santamaria pandora. Coalescing learning around a coltrane classic engaging. Herbie hancock explains how he composed watermelon man and how mongo santamaria influenced it.
Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Cal djader quintet afroblue tune with and by mongo santamaria 5. These have been, unfortunately, not included in this collection. Focusing santamarias composition afro blue, students will listen to and compare several. Cubanborn conguero ramon mongo santamaria is among the founding fathers of modern afrocuban music. Its hard to remember in our world today, steeped as it is in the bubblegum profanity of pop culture. His song afroblue became a contemporary jazz standard, bestknown in the coruscating version by.