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SKU: A0.1846888
Composed by Djavan Caetano Viana. Arranged by Fabiano Moraes. This edition: pdf, streaming. Big Band, Contemporary, Jazz, Multicultural, Pop, World. 74 pages. Sheet Music Brazil #1406509. Published by Sheet Music Brazil (A0.1846888).Samurai – Big Band Jazz Arrangement | MPB Classic (Sheet Music Available)
This powerful big band arrangement of “Samurai,” the iconic MPB classic by Djavan, brings the beauty of música brasileira to the concert stage with rich harmony and a strong orchestral sound.
Scored for Big Band, the arrangement features a vocal solo supported by dense ensemble writing, powerful brass sections, and expressive woodwinds. To support performances, the score also includes a guide melody in the conductor’s score, helping the conductor follow the vocal line throughout the piece.
With its dramatic harmonic language and full ensemble textures, this Arrangement Big Band offers a strong and dynamic interpretation of a beloved MPB song, blending Brazilian musical character with modern jazz orchestration.
Perfect for:
• Jazz concerts and festival performances
• Big band featuring a guest vocalist
• University or advanced jazz ensembles
• Programs highlighting Brazilian jazz and MPB repertoire
If you’re looking for a sophisticated big band jazz arrangement of a legendary música brasileira song, this version of Samurai delivers depth, energy, and an unforgettable concert experience.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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