Some of the greatest melodies of twentieth century popular music are Latin American either in origin or in inspiration. The subtle and evocative rhythms of such forms as the Samba Bossa Nova Tango and Rumba are to be found in this collection of arrangements of Latin favourites all of which would make excellent concert material.

12 New Bossa Novas-Leslie Searle has composed twelve new bossa novas for this book following in the tradition of such well-known compositions as the Girl From Ipanema Corcovado and Black Orpheus. The outstanding live recording on the accompanying CD will ensure that all these pieces will bring hours of fun!

12 VIBRANT THEMES WITH LATIN FLAVOUR AND SPIRIT INSTRUMENTATION : TROMBONE VERSION : EDITION WITH CD DESCRIPTION : PLAY ALONG WITH AUTHENTIC BACKING TRACKS IN THIS SUPERB COLLECTION OF LATIN THEMES. FEATURING 12 ARRANGEMENTS OF FAMOUS LATIN FAVOURITES INCLUDING andLSQUO LA BAMBAandRSQUO , andLSQUO GUANTANAMERAandRSQUO , andLSQUO VOLAREandRSQUO , andLSQUO CIELITO LINDOandRSQUO AND andLSQUO SONG OF THE JETandRSQUO . THE ACCOMPANYING CD CONTAINS BACKING TRACKS FEATURING LIVE LATIN BAND, COMPLETE WITH DEMONSTRATION VERSIONS OF EVERY TRACK. PIANO ACCOMPANIMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN PDF FORM ON THE CD. CONTENU : TRADITIONAL: LA CUCARACHA - TRADITIONAL: AY, AY, AY - TRADITIONAL: LA BAMBA - TRADITIONAL: CIELITO LINDO - JOSE MARTI, PETE SEEGER, JULIAN ORBON: GUANTANAMERA - TRADITIONAL: HABANERA - ASTOR PIAZZOLLA: LIBERTANGO - TRADITIONAL: THE PEANUT VENDOR - ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM: SONG OF THE JET - DOMENICO MODNGO: VOLARE - ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM: WAVE - ASTOR PIAZZOLLA: TODO BUENOS AIRES DATE DE PARUTION : 07/07/2008 NOMBRE DE PAGES : 32 FORMAT : NEW EDITION PORTRAIT