Paquito D’Rivera — Afro
A slow introduction is followed by an energetic, rhythmic and modal six-eight dance over an Afro-Cuban ostinato. Arranged for trio by Gustavo Tavares.
Suited for:
For Piano Trio - Part 1: Clarinet, Violin or Trumpet, Part 2: Cello, Bassoon or Trombone, 6 minutes.
PN3-0321 . . . $34.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Aires Tropicales
Currently in the repertoire of quintets worldwide, this exciting recital piece’s individual movements also work well for jobs and educational concerts. The seven movements are: Alborada, a slow introduction, Son with an ostinato Latin bass line, Habanera, similar to Ravel, Vals Venezolano, a lively Venezuelan waltz, Dizzyness, an homage to Dizzy Gillespie, Contredanza, an upbeat Cuban dance, and Afro, a rhythmic 6/8 dance over an African ostinato. Doubling on piccolo and English horn. “...Aires Tropicales was the concluding work and the most spectacularly successful.” The Washington Post
Suited for:
For Woodwind Quintet, 24 minutes.
WW5-9630 . . . $44.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Alborada y Son
These two movements from the Aires Tropicales provide a unique addition to the repertoire for clarinet ensembles. The Alborada is a short introduction to the extended Son movement with its Latin melodies and syncopated bass line. (Eb, 2 Bb, Eb Alto, and Bb Bass)
Suited for:
For Clarinet Quintet (Eb, 2 Bb, Eb Alto, Bb Bass), 7 minutes.
CL5-9610 . . . $19.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Alborada y Son
These two movements from the Aires Tropicales provide a unique addition to the repertoire for flute ensembles. The Alborada is a short introduction to the extended Son movement with its Latin melodies and syncopated bass line. (Piccolo, 3 Flutes, Bass Flute)
Suited for:
For Flute Quintet (Piccolo, 3 Flutes, Bass Flute), 7 minutes.
FL5-0140 . . . $19.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Alborada y Son
These two movements from the Aires Tropicales provide a unique addition to the repertoire for flute ensembles. The Alborada is a short introduction to the extended Son movement with its Latin melodies and syncopated bass line. (2 Oboes, English Horn, 2 Bassoons)
Suited for:
For Double Reed Ensemble (2 Oboes, English Horn, 2 Bassoons), 7 minutes.
DRE-9820 . . . $25.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Danzón
Paquito’s classical/Latin jazz trio has many lyrical sections and is composed in the style of a Cuban danzón. Includes an optional improvisation section for the top voice (clarinet, violin or trumpet)
Suited for:
For Piano Trio - Part 1: Clarinet, Violin or Trumpet, Part 2: Cello, Bassoon or Trombone, 6 minutes.
PN3-9820 . . . $22.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Elegy to Eric Dolphy
Paquito’s tribute to the late avant-garde jazz saxophonist/bass clarinetist Eric Dolphy. (4 Sax parts only - no score).
Suited for:
For Saxophone Quartet, 6 minutes.
SX4-9601 . . . $22.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Four Pieces for Brass Quintet
Four pieces for brass quintet by Grammy-winning Latin jazz artist, Paquito D’Rivera. The contrasting movements are: Wapango (Afro-Mexican huapango dance), Danzón (the national dance of Cuba), El Cura (jazzy piece dedicated to Cuban jazz guitarist, Carlos Emilio Morales), and Sofia (based on a Bulgarian dance rhythm). These pieces will be a unique and challenging addition to brass quintet repertoire and work equally well as a collection or individually as encore or demo selections. Recommended for all advanced brass quintets in search of new crowd-pleasers.
Suited for:
For Brass Quintet, 16 minutes.
B5-0201 . . . $40.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Gran Danzón, Concerto for Flute and Orchestra (Reduction for Flute, Piano and Optional Percussionist)
Commissioned in 2002 by the National Symphony, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and Rotterdam Philharmonic for flutist Marina Piccinini, this lively and colorful one-movement concerto is based on the Cuban national dance, the danzón, as well as various other popular Cuban and Afro-Cuban styles. This very effective reduction for piano by Evan Hause with optional percussionist (guiro, clave, suspended cymbal, triangle, snare, bongos, rain stick, tom-toms, optional timpani) makes a sizzling virtuoso recital piece. Orchestral parts available upon request. “Best that night was Paquito D’Rivera’s Gran Danzon...a spiky and imaginatively colored piece...a dazzling work revealing D’Rivera’s sophistication as a composer.” Washington Post
Suited for:
For Flute and Piano with optional Percussion (1 player), 26 minutes.
FL-0344 . . . $48.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Habanera
A movement from the Aires Tropicales with challenging contrapuntal lines in a Latin style similar to the Ravel Habanera. (Eb, Bb and Bb bass clarinets).
Suited for:
For Clarinet Trio (Eb, Bb, Bb Bass), 3 minutes.
CL3-9601 . . . $12.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Habanera
A movement from the Aires Tropicales with challenging contrapuntal lines in a Latin style similar to the Ravel Habanera. (Flute or Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon). Note: this is the same as the third movement of the Aires Tropicales for woodwind quintet (tacet flute and horn).
Suited for:
For Woodwind Trio (Flute or Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon), 3 minutes.
WW3-9601 . . . $12.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Habanera
A movement from the Aires Tropicales with challenging contrapuntal lines in a Latin style similar to the Ravel Habanera. (Violin, Viola or Violin 2, Cello).
Suited for:
For String Trio (Violin, Viola or Violin 2, Cello), 3 minutes.
STR3-0320 . . . $12.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Improvización
This early work of D’Rivera is a technically challenging atonal contemporary piece with free rhythmic cadenza-like sections.
Suited for:
For Clarinet Solo, 4 minutes.
CL-9602 . . . $12.00
Paquito D’Rivera — New York Suite
A unique and challenging four movement work for sax quartet that explores contrasting musical styles. Sofia (Bulgaria) is based on the metric 9/8 rhythms found in Eastern European music; Waltz is a tribute to Cuban pianist Chucho Valdes including an optional improvisatory section for soprano sax and a free improv section; Monk-Tuno is a Latin tribute to jazz pianist and composer Thelonius Monk; the concluding Escape to Dreamland is an episodic montage with references to the other movements.
Suited for:
For Saxophone Quartet, 17 minutes.
SX4-9602 . . . $39.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Preludio y Merengue
A memorable recital work and excellent example of Paquito’s unique mix of Latin and modal jazz styles. The colorful and episodic Preludio is followed by an energetic, lilting Merengue in five-eight time. Includes improvised solos for the top voice (clarinet, violin or trumpet). Arranged for trio by Franco D’Rivera and Pablo Zinger.
Suited for:
For Piano Trio - Part 1: Clarinet, Violin or Trumpet, Part 2: Cello, Bassoon or Trombone, 6 minutes.
PN3-0322 . . . $39.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Preludio y Merengue
A memorable recital work and excellent example of Paquito’s unique mix of Latin and modal jazz styles. The colorful and episodic Preludio is followed by an energetic, lilting Merengue in five-eight time. Includes improvised solos for the clarinet. A wonderful string quartet arrangement by Gustavo Tavares.
Suited for:
For Clarinet and String Quartet, 6 minutes.
CL-0322 . . . $42.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Song for Peace
Based on a poem by Cuban exiled poet Annie Colina, A Song for Peace was commissioned by the New York Festival of Songs. Originally scored for voice and piano, Paquito has added clarinet and cello parts. Includes an optional section for improvised solos.
Suited for:
For Soprano and Piano, with optional Clarinet and Cello, 6 minutes.
CL-0324 . . . $30.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Vals Venezolano
Jack Brownell’s new virtuoso arrangment of Paquito’s well known, lively, synopated, Venezuelan waltz (dedicated to Venezuelan composer and guitarist Lauro). A perfect recital opener or encore! Trpt. 1 doubles on piccolo trumpet.
Suited for:
For Brass Quintet, 3-4 minutes.
BR5-0720 . . . $26.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Vals Venezolano
Jack Brownell’s arrangment of D’Rivera’s lively, syncopated, Venezuelan waltz. A perfect recital opener or encore! Trpt. 1 doubles on piccolo trumpet.
Suited for:
For Brass Quintet, 3-4 minutes.
BR5-0740 . . . $26.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Vals Venezolano and Contradanza
D’Rivera is well known as a cross-over artist and composer (6 Grammy awards). These two exciting Latin dance pieces work well with or without the piano accompaniments. Contradanza is a tribute to legendary Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona; the Vals Venezolano honors Venezuela’s Antonio Lauro in a lively syncopated waltz. These vibrant pieces are perfect as encores or instrumental feature pieces!
Suited for:
For Flute and Piano, 5 minutes.
FL-9620 . . . $16.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Vals Venezolano and Contradanza
D’Rivera is well known as a cross-over artist and composer (6 Grammy awards). These two exciting Latin dance pieces work well with or without the piano accompaniments. Contradanza is a tribute to legendary Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona; the Vals Venezolano honors Venezuela’s Antonio Lauro in a lively syncopated waltz. These vibrant pieces are perfect as encores or instrumental feature pieces!
Suited for:
For Bassoon and Piano, 5 minutes.
BSN-9620 . . . $16.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Vals Venezolano and Contradanza
D’Rivera is well known as a cross-over artist and composer (6 Grammy awards). These two exciting Latin dance pieces work well with or without the piano accompaniments. Contradanza is a tribute to legendary Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona; the Vals Venezolano honors Venezuela’s Antonio Lauro in a lively syncopated waltz. These vibrant pieces are perfect as encores or instrumental feature pieces!
Suited for:
For Clarinet and Piano, 5 minutes.
CL-9620 . . . $16.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Vals Venezolano and Contradanza
D’Rivera is well known as a cross-over artist and composer (6 Grammy awards). These two exciting Latin dance pieces work well with or without the piano accompaniments. Contradanza is a tribute to legendary Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona; the Vals Venezolano honors Venezuela’s Antonio Lauro in a lively syncopated waltz. These vibrant pieces are perfect as encores or instrumental feature pieces!
Suited for:
For Horn and Piano, 5 minutes.
HN-9620 . . . $16.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Vals Venezolano and Contradanza
D’Rivera is well known as a cross-over artist and composer (6 Grammy awards). These two exciting Latin dance pieces work well with or without the piano accompaniments. Contradanza is a tribute to legendary Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona; the Vals Venezolano honors Venezuela’s Antonio Lauro in a lively syncopated waltz. These vibrant pieces are perfect as encores or instrumental feature pieces!
Suited for:
For Eb Alto or Baritone Saxophone and Piano, 5 minutes.
SX-9620 . . . $16.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Vals Venezolano and Contradanza
D’Rivera is well known as a cross-over artist and composer (6 Grammy awards). These two exciting Latin dance pieces work well with or without the piano accompaniments. Contradanza is a tribute to legendary Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona; the Vals Venezolano honors Venezuela’s Antonio Lauro in a lively syncopated waltz. These vibrant pieces are perfect as encores or instrumental feature pieces!
Suited for:
For Bb Soprano or Tenor Saxophone and Piano, 5 minutes.
TSX-9620 . . . $16.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Village Street Quartet
This quartet in one movement was inspired by a Greenwich Village street fair that Paquito observed shortly after moving to New York City in 1980. The piece depicts the multicultural atmosphere created by the various street musicians, vendors and ethnic foods. Composed for the Ying Quartet, it will be released on their new album “Ying Quartet Plays LifeMusic” (Quartz).
Suited for:
For String Quartet, 16 minutes.
STR4-0302 . . . $42.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Wapango
An exciting and lively Afro-Mexican dance (huapango) with a syncopated bass line -perfect for recitals, jobs or educational demos! (4 Sax parts only - no score)
Suited for:
For Saxophone Quartet, 6 minutes.
SX4-9603 . . . $15.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Wapango
A lively Afro-Mexican dance (huapango) with a syncopated bass line – Wapango by Cuban-American Latin/jazz artist D’Rivera is perfect for a recital opener or encore, jobs or educational demos!
Suited for:
For Woodwind Quintet, 4 minutes.
WW5-9631 . . . $24.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Wapango
A lively Afro-Mexican dance (huapango) with a syncopated bass line – Wapango by Cuban-American Latin/jazz artist D’Rivera is perfect for a recital opener or encore, jobs or educational demos!
Suited for:
For String Quartet, 4 minutes.
STR4-9924 . . . $24.00
Paquito D’Rivera — Wapango
This virtuoso quartet adaptation of Grammy-winning Latin jazz composer Paquito D’Rivera’s lively Afro-Mexican dance with syncopated bass line is a valuable addition to the quartet repertoire with challenging lines for all four hornists. Transcribed by David Harris for W. Marshall Sealy and Horn Song.
Suited for:
For Horn Quartet, 4 minutes.
HN-0730 . . . $24.00
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