This piece was influenced by the bélé rhythms found in Martinique. The
heavily syncopated 3/4 groove is accented by the accompanying pans and
bass throughout the verse. The chorus continues the displacement of the
groove accents while transforming into a swung 4-beat pattern. The verse
is then repeated with the melody added to the bass part (on top of the
original groove—good luck bass players!) and harmonized in the lead part.
After a return to the chorus, the song transitions into a “2nd chapter” with a
solo section and key-changing bridge.
Kidding on the Square is an adaptation of the Afro-Peruvian landó. Much of the excitement of the landó is generated by the simultaneous implication of three-beat and four-beat structures presented by the rhythm section, which often includes the cajón (large box drum), quijada (jaw bone), cajita (small, lidded box drum), bells, and additional shaken or scraped instruments.
Magharibi (“Dusk” in Swahili) depicts a slowly setting sun on the horizon of an African savannah. This is the end of another warm, arid day—an eye’s blink in the cycle of life—and creatures from every rung of the food chain sprint, scurry, and slither around.
Named for the village home of a beautiful active sulfur spring and volcano in St. Lucia, Soufrière (pronounced soo- free-ay) is a haunting tune that combines a Folk aesthetic with Jazz harmonies and the Zouk rhythm of Guadeloupe.
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This piece was influenced by the bélé rhythms found in Martinique.
Description
This piece was influenced by the bélé rhythms found in Martinique. The
heavily syncopated 3/4 groove is accented by the accompanying pans and
bass throughout the verse. The chorus continues the displacement of the
groove accents while transforming into a swung 4-beat pattern. The verse
is then repeated with the melody added to the bass part (on top of the
original groove—good luck bass players!) and harmonized in the lead part.
After a return to the chorus, the song transitions into a “2nd chapter” with a
solo section and key-changing bridge.
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Composer: Dave Longfellow
Genre: Jazz & Latin / Solo & Chamber
Difficulty: Advanced
Instrumentation: DS, DT, G, EB, Drums
Ranges:
DS: E4 – F#5
DT: G#3 – G#4
G: E3 – E4
EB: G2 – C#4
Time: 4:30
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