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"Like a Lover"

GENERAL INFORMATION
Title Like a lover
ComposerDorival Caymmi (arr: F.G.J. Absil)
Instrum.Jazz Big Band with Vocals
Date1999 (manuscript: 1986)
Duration4'00
StyleLatin - Bossa Nova
KeyC - Db
Meter4/4
Measures117
Tempo128 BPM
Grade3

FULL INSTRUMENTATION

A musical score excerpt
  • Female Vocals;
  • Alto Saxophone 1-2, Tenor Saxophone 1-2, Baritone Saxophone;
  • Trumpet 1-2-3-4, Trombone 1-2-3, Bass Trombone;
  • Jazz Guitar, Piano, Double Bass, Drums.

NOTES FOR THE PERFORMER

This bossa nova is written for solo female vocals with jazz big band accompaniment. The introduction requires careful latin feel implied by the jazz guitar and double bass. Orchestral backgrounds use dense multi-part settings and increase in intensity as the piece develops. Finishing this adapted arrangement in the year 2000 asked for a subtle quote from Mr. J.S. Bach (look for it in the introduction).