It is most notable for its afrocuban feel, and its use of polyrhythm, or jazz waltz. Ramon mongo santamaria rodriguez was a rumba quinto player and an afro cuban latin jazz percussionist. Mongo santamarias afro blue arabesques and polyrhythmic jazz. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. 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 complete for jazz band, intermediate sheet music.
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. Ramon mongo santamaria was born april 7, 1917 in havana, cuba. The classic latin jazz tune arranged for younger percuss. Cubanborn conguero ramon mongo santamaria is among the founding fathers of modern afrocuban music. Perez prado mambo del 65 mongo on congas, first time he was recorded on the instrument 2. Santamaria afro blue sheet music complete collection for jazz band. The meinl artist series mongo santamaria congas were made to mongos personal specifications. Tito puente four beat mambo mongo with willie bobo, and patato 3.
May 07, 2018 in 1951, mongo joined the tito puente band, with which he recorded two now classic afro cuban percussion albums. Written in 34 but featuring an afrocuban 68 groove. 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. His song afroblue became a contemporary jazz standard, bestknown in the coruscating version by. Mongo santamaria was an afro cuban latin jazz percussionist.
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. Afro blue afro latin hal leonard easy jazz ensemble partitur, stimmen. Lp, album, re original jazz classics, pablo live, pablo live ojc 626, d2308229, 2308. These have been, unfortunately, not included in this collection. Mongo santamarias greatest hits by mongo santamaria pandora. Written in 34 but featuring an afro cuban 68 groove. Ramon mongo santamaria rodriguez was a rumba quinto master and an afrocuban latin jazz percussionist. 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. 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. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Februar 2003 in miami war ein kubanischusamerikanischer perkussionist. Afroroots by mongo santamaria 25218541824 cd barnes. 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. It is most notable for its afro cuban feel, and its use of polyrhythm, or jazz waltz.
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. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Afro blue tab by mongo santamaria songsterr tabs with rhythm. 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 was an afrocuban latin jazz percussionist. His most famous work, afro blue, was written circa 1959 and popularized by the late and great john coltrane. Furthermore, some would also say that its not representative of santamarias best work, or that representative of santamaria at all, since its. In this track you hear some of the afrocuban religious music which has become a staple in most mongo santamria cds. Mongo quintessential album,one of the best latin albums.
Coalescing learning around a coltrane classic engaging. He then performs both the original 1962 and the 1973 headhunters versions. For mongo santamarias 100th birthday, hear 5 of his best. Mongo santamaria was an afrocuban latin jazz percussionist, specializing in the congo drums.
Mongo santamaria even though this is scored for just 6 horns. Afro blue guitar tab by mongo santamaria with free online tab player. Includes an high quality pdf file to download instantly. Please note our website uses cookies to improve your experience. 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 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. Afroindio, an album by mongo santamaria on spotify. 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.
Motown not recognized classic of the seal perhaps for not being a great success in usa. 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. In 1950 he moved to new york city where he played wi. Dancing a life dvd biography cuban music by maya roy. Mongo santamaria conga solo transcribed by nolan warden tune. 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. Herbie hancock explains how he composed watermelon man and how mongo santamaria influenced it. 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. 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. This construction is highly stable and very resonant. Jun 27, 2017 mongo santamaria red hot 1979 a1 watermelon man 6. Best known as mongo santamaria, the havanaborn musician earned a reputation as one of the great afrocuban latin jazz drummers. Music notes for jazz ensemble sheet music by mongo santamaria.
Cal djader quintet afroblue tune with and by mongo santamaria 5. Mongo santamaria biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Mongo santamaria enjoyed a long and successful career in latin music. Here is a perfect example of how the appeal of a song grows exponentially after you learn from where it came. Mongo santamaria was an afro cuban latin jazz percussionist, specializing in the congo drums. Mongo santamaria s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. 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. 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. Mongo santamaria listen and stream free music, albums, new. 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. Focusing santamarias composition afro blue, students will listen to and compare several. 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 1958, mongo started performing with vibraphone player cal tjader, and timbalero willie bobo.
Mongo santamaria afro blue jazz greats from persona studio. His biggest hit was his rendition of herbie hancocks watermelon man, which was inducted into the grammy hall of. Mongo santamarias greatest hits mongo santamaria songs. Putting it to the test proved it to be true by playing just fine on my up sampling cd only system. Afro blue bass by mongo santamaria digital sheet music for. Licensed to virtual sheet music by hal leonard publishing company. The classic latin jazz tune arranged for younger percuss j. The drum shells are made from 2ply american white ash finished in highgloss. Afro blue lyrics instrumental more on genius afro blue track info.
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. Coltranes afro blue, like his more wellknown adaptation of my favorite things 1961, features coltrane on soprano saxophone an instrument that he. 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. 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. In this track you hear some of the afro cuban religious music which has become a staple in most mongo santamria cds. Afro blue bass by mongo santamaria digital sheet music. With an almost hypnotic 34 rhythmic pattern, here is an effectiv. 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. Dec 03, 2010 mongo santamaria s afro roots katherine dunham. Best transcriptions sharepoint, interactive exercises to enhance musical expression, technique and creativity. Santamaria afro blue sheet music complete collection. Mongo santamaria listen and stream free music, albums. Mongo santamaria with dizzy gillespie and toots thielemans summertime digital at montreux 1980.
Its hard to remember in our world today, steeped as it is in the bubblegum profanity of pop culture. Mongo santamaria biography, birth date, birth place and. 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. The mongo santamaria anthology 1958 to 1995 dusty groove. 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. This twodisc set should elicit just such a response. Mongo santamarias profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. 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. Pdf digital sheet music to download and print, interactive sheet music for online playback, transposition and printing. 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. 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.
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