Spain by Chick Corea/arranged by John La Barbera

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Professional Editions for Jazz Ensemble - Grade 5
This monster arrangement is the authentic version as recorded by Bill Watrous and his “Manhattan Wildlife Refuge” in the mid '70s. The signature lines and blazing tempo of Chick Corea's classic are transformed into a roaring chart for big band by master arranger John La Barbera. (Alto 1 doubles Flute, and Alto 2 doubles Soprano Sax)
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[@Rolleiflex_sl2000f]

Man, Chick Corea brought fun to the Jazz Band room. Rest in peace.

[@sinful.silence7244]

Let me tell ya, my teacher *is* having us play it fast as 1.25x speed. It’s hard, but I love listening to it at 1.25x

[@TimKGrimes]

Chamberedlight - take the ball and run with it!

[@ahmedal-zamzami9683]

Band director: Everyone is important and plays a role. And we all here to have fun Trombone part 2&3:

[@nijaethompson7647]

I'm 1st Trumpet on this, pray for me.

[@thatonetrombonist9385]

Good luck dude

[@bysuke-]

How is it?

[@nijaethompson7647]

@@bysuke- A nightmare. My fellow trumpets continue to laugh at me having to suffer.

[@bysuke-]

@@nijaethompson7647 do you play the double Gs?

[@nijaethompson7647]

@@bysuke- God knows I try, lol.

[@nicolasmatherne8574]

That lead trumpet part is insane, I'm pretty sure that's Wayne Bergeron playing it too

[@Trumpophone7]

Ya it def sounds like Wayne at 1:26

[@eichi4348]

To those referencing the Dave Steinmayer Airmen of Note version, this was originally performed by Bill Watrous and the Manhattan Wildlife Refuge big band off of their namesake album released in 1974

[@quandaviontavindiquousding1966]

this song is truly life-changing. i dont know what it is but after playing the drumset and being able to be part of a band that perfomed this, my life was changed

[@tweeterhead2320]

wow I can finally hear the flutes

[@Thomas-vc9gv]

that´s nothing to be glad of though

[@theghattlings8995]

Stone Cold how so?

[@yazzer4963]

@@theghattlings8995 cuz flutes do not belong in jazz

[@joshuamayo5282]

@@yazzer4963 jazz flute is cool tho

[@GreenBoy9000]

@@yazzer4963 Said the purist.

[@zacharymckinnon6832]

That’s a tough 1st bone part lol

[@Thomas-vc9gv]

if you´re properly trained, it isn´t that hard...

[@sewf9066]

I looooove the solo though

[@joeevans6665]

@@Thomas-vc9gv not quite a student chart though, double Fb

[@larrysfinger648]

this was the arrangement recorderd on the "Manhattan Wildlife Refuge" record by Bill Watrous

[@joeevans6665]

@@larrysfinger648 I love bill watrous

[@tromboney_biscuit_child7575]

Freshman year, 1st bone part, im gonna die real quick

[@kingyimmy5032]

Don't worry, you aren't alone.

[@M4tth3wC]

RIP

[@zackwoods5077]

If it makes you feel better, the first trumpet also has to suffer.

[@azmendozafamily]

I played trombone back in the 90s, without this great tool, I wonder how you did.

[@9f4]

If you look up school spain school spectacular stage band theres this band from Australia where the 1st trombone player played all the cues (all 8va cues) it's a crazy good band

[@MikkoLaulainen]

Oh hey me on my other account, I actually like the airmen of note one more now, the recording with Joe eckert soloing specifically

[@ashtxnparris8224]

Oh yeah I love that vid is great, that’s a high school band as well, so impressive , I did spec in 2019, so good

[@francescoprotasi2909]

Man you guys have been uploading all of the best arrangements you have! Love it!

[@MrLeoben2]

Great professional level arrangement. Love the soprano sax.

[@user-rw1cb6bg7c]

Rest in peace Chick. Thanks for all the contributions... kudos to John on this.

[@masoncox7163]

Cowardly lead trombone on this recording

[@azmendozafamily]

Agreed! Gotta own it!

[@ivancastillo1590]

How ever you ARE AMAZING. Congratulations.

[@ilpeppo]

Best arrangement I’ve heard so far

[@TheAwsomeboy1200]

Play it at 1.25x speed and you get close to the Airmen of Note version

[@matteomarini6031]

best version

[@Puertominican]

I love it at this speed

[@Rubix9595RG]

dang this piece is a banger, I wonder if my school Jazz band have played this, especially since it sounds super familiar

[@canalbandashow]

Essw é Um som muito agradável que nos faz balançar

[@aclator]

Now this is a grade 5.

[@marcelocanonico4564]

OOHHH MAN!!!!! THIS IS OF THIS SOLAR SISTEM... JUST 10 + 1 WITH PRAISE!!!!

[@wadet1642]

This really reminds me of the version Dave Steinmeyer and The Airmen of Note did

[@jonathansalcedo2522]

It actually is that version! I just played the 1st bone part with my jazz band and it’s insane.

[@flixpiano2715]

Played sax for this , so fun to play 🎉

[@zennysobs]

memories of my 7th grade jazz band so nice.

[@loo7412]

hell naw 7th grade is crazy

[@yfn_sk4pher561]

@@loo7412 Ong

[@thomasjk3849]

Rest in Peace, legend.

[@Ikirumix]

So airmen just 8va the 2,3 and fourth part for trumpets

[@applepieisgud8780]

Yes and it sounds sexy

[@noncrediblecase341]

Cool! But I'm really missing Dave Steinmeyer's trombone ad-lib at the end.

[@jhon44mat]

Notice how the 1st Tbone in this recording couldn’t reach the octave ranges that Bill Watrous hit LMAO. It’s okay though. It’s REALLY tough to hit ranges like that on Tbone. Considering how big the mouthpiece is than that of a trumpet or French Horn

[@limsoduh5277]

It's Dave Steinmeyer not Bill Watrous.

[@satch153]

@@limsoduh5277 Watrous played on the original recording of this song with his band in 1974

[@limsoduh5277]

@@satch153Ah sorry, my bad

[@stfdcrst]

@@satch153 no he didnt, bill played the soprano sax in the recording

[@M4tth3wC]

Stuffed Crust bill never played a soprano sax, he played the octave up of the melody on his trombone to reach the octave of the sap sax

[@spyepic2226]

we're playing a different arrangement of this in hs jazz band tomorrow wooooooooooo

[@boi_wut9462]

That 1st Trumpet tho

[@victoriaparedes7124]

1:44 is when solos start (self reminder)

[@RaisedLetter]

I don't even see why there needs to be an Alto 1 and 2 part if the Flute and Sop Sax take up the majority

[@LowryYT]

Why is the Soprano Sax solo part cut, what blasphemy

[@A_Shires_Bass_Trombome]

I play the bass trombone on this and I love my pedal Bb.

[@ChaoticVic]

Fun Fact: There’s actually a lyric version look it up it’s really good!

[@jncrook5409]

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME... OUCHHHH

[@WS-jb6ji]

Everyone complaining about the trumpet and trombone but what about the bass part at full speed

[@Mustard_Brain]

The airmen of note version is 144 bpm

[@gurugusguru9724]

En que link se pueden comprar estas colecciones pdf+mp3 online...??

[@enaznonnac9602]

Trying to sightread piano on this is absolute torture

[@carpeisnotsmart]

Yo I am happy I am doing 2nd alto for this

[@henryfoabdarbangldfut]

swag messiah

[@user-ec7tj8ed7i]

I'll play the 2:01 solo but I can't make myself so this cutting is very cruel for me >< Spain is far cool song, I haven't have mistake...

[@johnbuie931]

Socastee is playing the light as a feather version rn. The whole band loves it.

[@ellic5011]

Awesome notation, why no key signature?

[@evagathash1401]

It could be written atonally, which means that the entire song is written without any designated key signature, and accidentals are written in wherever the chord structure needs them. Look up "Along Came Betty", it's a pretty good example. Although, I don't think Spain was originally written that way, it could be just arranged to make it easier to read for the composer or for the musicians.

[@jarinoxborrow6151]

dang the lower opt on tbn 1 😢

[@RaisedLetter]

2:01 you know the transition there would be better to understand if you didn't cut right into the sixeight part right off the bat.

[@jevaehthedorito4427]

Playing this on flute in 8th grade😭😭

[@knottednumber]

Hey I’m playing that

[@brax08224]

rip chick 😔

[@adrealep6989]

J’ai

[@BOBO-wt7yi]

Im pretty sure the tempo should be a lot faster than this, it kinda jusf feels like it's dragging the whole time

[@mukisicario7079]

F Y nelly = ( eye)

[@Bardon222]

should’ve been in B minor 😤

[@RikardPeterson]

Why? (If your only reason is that it's the original key, think of a better reason before answering.)

[@Bardon222]

Rikard Peterson Original key ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@user-oc2by1bw3g]

RivasJazz7b9 lol

[@M4tth3wC]

RivasJazz7b9 concert B is a pretty tough key to work in considering they’re writing in almost all B flat instruments

[@IsaiahSMC]

Isn’t the original Spain in F minor?

[@Chrissy08588]

Put this in 1.25 speed you’re welcome

[@Gooselump]

1.25x honestly ruins it.