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Watermelon Man
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Full Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1897150
By Herbie Hancock. By Herbie Hancock. Arranged by Daryl McKenzie. This edition: pdf. Funk, Jazz, Latin. Full Orchestra. 98 pages. Daryl McKenzie #1455616. Published by Daryl McKenzie (A0.1897150).
Watermelon Man – Instrumental (Pops Orchestra)
Arranged in the style of Mongo Santamaría, this Pops Orchestra version of Watermelon Man is an instrumental adaptation of the classic groove-based Latin jazz arrangement. The chart focuses on rhythmic drive, layered percussion, and punchy ensemble writing, capturing the Afro-Cuban funk character of the original interpretation. Optional open choruses for improvisers.
Instrumentation:
Piccolo
Flutes
2 Oboes
Cor Anglais (optional)
2 Clarinets
Bass Clarinet
2 Bassoons
Contrabassoon (optional)
Solo Alto Sax (optional)
5 Saxes (optional)
4 Horns
4 Trumpets
4 Trombones
Tuba
Timpani
3 Percussion
Piano
Guitar
Bass
Drums
Violin 1
Violin 2
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Notes:
All saxes optional
Playable with 3 Trumpets and 3 Trombones
Scored for triple winds but playable with double winds
Afro-Cuban / Latin jazz groove with strong percussion feature
Full audio demo (Sibelius Sounds): Listen Here
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