Music profile for mongo santamaria, born 7 april 1917. Mongo santamaria afro roots prestige prcd24018 previously released as mongo 1959 and yambu 1958 1. With musicianfriendly lead sheets, melody cues and other splittrack choices on the included cd, this firstofitskind package makes learning to play. Mongo santamaria afro blue originally released on the album mongo fantasy records 1959 reissued on the album afroroots prestige records 1972 if you like the music, support the artists.
Buy mongo santamarias album titled mongo santamarias greatest hits columbia bonus tracks to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Afro blue the picante collection by mongo santamaria on. That the composer himself, meanwhile, is no onehit wonder is abundantly proven by this concord picante collection, aptly titled afro blue. Mongo santamaria was an afro cuban latin jazz percussionist, specializing in the congo drums. Mongo s first significant recordings in america were made in 1958 for fantasy.
Mongo santamarias greatest hits by mongo santamaria pandora. The image of the cuban percussion legend mongo santamaria, who has died aged 80, did not quite fit the cool jazz iconography of the 1960s, but it. For use with all bb, eb and c instruments, the jazz playalong series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. Mongos first significant recordings in america were made in 1958 for fantasy. Mongo santamarias greatest hits columbia bonus tracks by. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Mongo santamaria afro blue originally released on the album mongo fantasy records 1959 reissued on the album afro roots prestige records 1972 if you like the music, support the artists. Ramon santamaria, the quintessential onehit wonder forever in search of a followup hit, made his mark in latin music both before and after the phenomenal success of watermelon man. Even though this is scored by michael philip mossman for just six. Februar 2003 in miami war ein kubanischusamerikanischer perkussionist. The slashed noteheads indicate the main beats not bass notes, where you would normally tap your foot to keep time. Mongo santamaria is the man who gave the world afro blue, a song that caught the ears of john coltrane and many others for its soaring and dignified spirituality a songmadefor trane.
Listen to your favorite songs from mongos way by mongo santamaria now. Audiam publishing, bmg rights management, latinautor. Shop our newest and most popular mongo santamaria sheet music such as afro blue, or click the button above to browse all mongo santamaria sheet music. Mongo santamaria afro blue drums and acoustic guitar sheet. Mongo santamaria afro roots 1958 1959 flabbergasted. Afro blue guitar tab by mongo santamaria with free online tab player. All in all i think you should have this disc as a collectors item as well as a good selection of earlier mongo santamarias repertoire. It is most notable for its afro cuban feel, and its use of polyrhythm, or jazz waltz. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. His most famous work, afro blue, was written circa 1959 and popularized by the late and great john coltrane.
Jan 26, 2009 mongo santamaria afro blue originally released on the album mongo fantasy records 1959 reissued on the album afro roots prestige records 1972 if you like the music, support the artists. Buy mp3 music online mongo santamaria cuban jazz cafe. Mongo santamaria cuban jazz cafe mp3 album download. Learn how to play mongo santamaria songs for drums and acoustic guitar online. An excellent introduction to mongo santamaria s viable brand of afro cuban. Funky soul and rare grooves 19671977, and watermelon man dont bother me no more. Ramon mongo santamaria rodriguez april 7, 1917 february 1, 2003 was a rumba quinto player and an afrocuban latin jazz percussionist. Dream of a land, my soul is from i hear a hand, stroke on a drum shades of delight, cocoa hue rich as the night, afro blue elegant boy, beautiful girl dancing for joy.
Mongos way by mongo santamaria on amazon music unlimited. Erykah badu is a cover of mongo santamarias afro blue. The classic latin jazz tune arranged for younger percuss. Check out afro blue by mongo santamaria on amazon music. An excellent introduction to mongo santamarias viable brand of afrocuban. Although some of the songs on the 1964 date were put together in hopes of duplicating the commercial success of watermelon man none succeeded, the music still sounds fairly fresh and lively. In 1950 he moved to new york city where he played with perez prado, tito puente, cal tjader, and the fania all stars. Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus. Santamaria cuban jazz cafe 2015 also available directly on torrent sources auteur. Mongo santamaria afro roots 1958 1959 flabbergasted vibes. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page.
His 1963 hit rendition of herbie hancocks watermelon man was inducted into the grammy hall of fame. Feb 11, 2003 the image of the cuban percussion legend mongo santamaria, who has died aged 80, did not quite fit the cool jazz iconography of the 1960s, but it conveyed another picture of the jazz life that was. Afro blue alto sax by mongo santamaria digital sheet. Music notes for jazz ensemble sheet music by mongo santamaria. It is most notable for its afrocuban feel, and its use of polyrhythm, or jazz waltz.
He is most famous for being the composer of the jazz standard afro blue, as performed by john coltrane among others. Afro blue tab by mongo santamaria songsterr tabs with rhythm. Cubanborn conguero ramon mongo santamaria is among the founding fathers of modern afrocuban music. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. Afro blue is a jazz standard composed by mongo santamaria. A cd reissue of a mid70s repackaging of mongo santamarias first two fantasy albums, 1958s yambu and 1959s mongo, afro roots is superb latin jazz. Mongo santamaria was an afrocuban latin jazz percussionist, specializing in the congo drums.
Jan 02, 2003 the following example shows the original ostinato afro blue bass line. His composition afro blue is a jazz standard, his rendition of herbie hancocks watermelon man was a pop hit in the early 60s, and his powerful crossrhythms propelled the grooves for dizzy gillespie, cal tjader, and tito puente. Benet i mateu, 26 08034 barcelona spain call us now. Mongos boogaloo, a song by mongo santamaria on spotify.
Afroindio, an album by mongo santamaria on spotify. Stream afro blue the picante collection by mongo santamaria and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Although these were santamarias first albums as a leader, the conga player had already worked with perez prado, tito puente, and cal tjader, giving him absolutely impeccable latin jazz credentials to go along with his obviously amazing chops. Listen to mongo santamaria in full in the spotify app. With an almost hypnotic 34 rhythmic pattern, here is an effectiv. His 1963 hit rendition of herbie hancocks watermelon man was inducted into the grammy hall of fame in 1998. Ramon mongo santamaria april 7, 1922 in havana, cuba february 1, 2003 was an afrocuban percussionist. Mongo santamaria afro blue originally released on the album mongo fantasy records 1959 reissued on the album afroroots prestige. Coltranes recordings of the piece have several features in common with his versions of my favorite things, including a pulsating 34 jazz waltz rhythm, and a dronelike harmonic structure. Afro blue bass by mongo santamaria digital sheet music. Mongo santamarias afro blue arabesques and polyrhythmic jazz. Ramon mongo santamaria april 7, 1922 in havana, cuba february 1, 2003 was an afro cuban percussionist. Afro blue is a jazz standard composed by mongo santamara, perhaps best known in its full download artist.