Herbie hancock explains how he composed watermelon man and how mongo santamaria influenced it. The meinl artist series mongo santamaria congas were made to mongos personal specifications. Here is a perfect example of how the appeal of a song grows exponentially after you learn from where it came. 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. A cd reissue of a mid70s repackaging of mongo santamarias first two fantasy albums, 1958s yambu and 1959s mongo, afroroots is superb latin jazz. 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. 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. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Cal djader quintet afroblue tune with and by mongo santamaria 5. Best transcriptions sharepoint, interactive exercises to enhance musical expression, technique and creativity. Dec 03, 2010 mongo santamaria s afro roots katherine dunham.
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. Afro blue lyrics instrumental more on genius afro blue track info. Februar 2003 in miami war ein kubanischusamerikanischer perkussionist. In this track you hear some of the afro cuban religious music which has become a staple in most mongo santamria cds. 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. 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. Mongo santamaria listen and stream free music, albums, new. Afro blue guitar tab by mongo santamaria with free online tab player. Mongo santamaria even though this is scored for just 6 horns. Lp, album, re original jazz classics, pablo live, pablo live ojc 626, d2308229, 2308. In 1958, mongo started performing with vibraphone player cal tjader, and timbalero willie bobo. Its hard to remember in our world today, steeped as it is in the bubblegum profanity of pop culture. Afro blue bass by mongo santamaria digital sheet music for.
Afroroots by mongo santamaria 25218541824 cd barnes. 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. Putting it to the test proved it to be true by playing just fine on my up sampling cd only system. Mongo santamaria listen and stream free music, albums. Mongo santamaria was an afro cuban latin jazz percussionist, specializing in the congo drums. 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. It is most notable for its afrocuban feel, and its use of polyrhythm, or jazz waltz. Furthermore, some would also say that its not representative of santamarias best work, or that representative of santamaria at all, since its. Motown not recognized classic of the seal perhaps for not being a great success in usa. The classic latin jazz tune arranged for younger percuss. His biggest hit was his rendition of herbie hancocks watermelon man, which was inducted into the grammy hall of.
With an almost hypnotic 34 rhythmic pattern, here is an effectiv. 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. 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 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. Tito puente four beat mambo mongo with willie bobo, and patato 3. Santamaria afro blue sheet music complete collection. May 07, 2018 in 1951, mongo joined the tito puente band, with which he recorded two now classic afro cuban percussion albums. He then performs both the original 1962 and the 1973 headhunters versions. Mongo santamaria was an afrocuban latin jazz percussionist.
The classic latin jazz tune arranged for younger percuss j. 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. Afro blue tab by mongo santamaria songsterr tabs with rhythm. 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. In this track you hear some of the afrocuban religious music which has become a staple in most mongo santamria cds.
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. 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. Dancing a life dvd biography cuban music by maya roy. Best known as mongo santamaria, the havanaborn musician earned a reputation as one of the great afrocuban latin jazz drummers. 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.
Mongo santamarias profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Ramon mongo santamaria rodriguez was a rumba quinto master and an afrocuban latin jazz percussionist. Mongo santamarias afro blue arabesques and polyrhythmic jazz. It is most notable for its afro cuban feel, and its use of polyrhythm, or jazz waltz. Mongo santamaria conga solo transcribed by nolan warden tune.
Mongo santamaria afro blue jazz greats from persona studio. 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. His most famous work, afro blue, was written circa 1959 and popularized by the late and great john coltrane. The mongo santamaria anthology 1958 to 1995 dusty groove. Jun 27, 2017 mongo santamaria red hot 1979 a1 watermelon man 6. The drum shells are made from 2ply american white ash finished in highgloss. Mongo santamaria biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Music notes for jazz ensemble sheet music by mongo santamaria. Written in 34 but featuring an afrocuban 68 groove. Santamaria afro blue sheet music complete collection for jazz band. Mongo santamaria with dizzy gillespie and toots thielemans summertime digital at montreux 1980. Afro blue afro latin hal leonard easy jazz ensemble partitur, stimmen. 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.
Coalescing learning around a coltrane classic engaging. Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus. Please note our website uses cookies to improve your experience. Afro blue bass by mongo santamaria digital sheet music. This twodisc set should elicit just such a response. 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 santamaria enjoyed a long and successful career in latin music. Coltranes afro blue, like his more wellknown adaptation of my favorite things 1961, features coltrane on soprano saxophone an instrument that he.
Mongo santamarias greatest hits by mongo santamaria pandora. For mongo santamarias 100th birthday, hear 5 of his best. Afro blue complete for jazz band, intermediate sheet music. 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. Focusing santamarias composition afro blue, students will listen to and compare several. His song afroblue became a contemporary jazz standard, bestknown in the coruscating version by. Mongo quintessential album,one of the best latin albums. Mongo santamaria biography, birth date, birth place and. Ramon mongo santamaria rodriguez was a rumba quinto player and an afro cuban latin jazz percussionist. 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. Afroindio, an album by mongo santamaria on spotify. Perez prado mambo del 65 mongo on congas, first time he was recorded on the instrument 2.
Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. In 1950 he moved to new york city where he played wi. 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. Licensed to virtual sheet music by hal leonard publishing company. These have been, unfortunately, not included in this collection. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Includes an high quality pdf file to download instantly. 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. Mongo santamaria was an afro cuban latin jazz percussionist. Written in 34 but featuring an afro cuban 68 groove. Pdf digital sheet music to download and print, interactive sheet music for online playback, transposition and printing. 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.
Mongo santamarias greatest hits mongo santamaria songs. 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. 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. Mongo santamaria s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Cubanborn conguero ramon mongo santamaria is among the founding fathers of modern afrocuban music. 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.
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