Brian Slawson
Cemetery Salsa
for trio on one marimba
Notes Salsa is one of the most vibrant styles of Latin-American music and dance. Although its traditional rhythms and chord progressions are very distinct, Salsa’s popular appeal continues to flourish as tasteful elements of rock, jazz, and rhythm and blues are welcomed into the form. In Cemetery Salsa, traditional chord changes complemented by odd and fluctuating time signatures provide a quirky musical experience. By contrast, the waltz section should be soft, flowing, and connected, while the bass remains distant and muddled. Ensemble playing is always about the sum of the parts. Listen to each other, maintain balance, and capture the essence of the music!
Cemetery Salsa requires 3 players and one 4.3-octave (low A) marimba.
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TSPCE15-017