In an effort to insure that the JAS Academy Afro-Caribbean Big Band Session has a different sound and feel than the first session, we are requiring some specific pieces and styles to be addressed by specific instruments in the audition process. Please see list below.
Horn/Steelpan/Vibes Players (any two of the following)
Mambo Inn
https://youtu.be/DvwWtKyuCVs?si=L1dQWXNsriU3j_n4
St. Thomas
https://youtu.be/Z4DySQyteRI?si=oDhbtuub1FVpAHvl
Fungi Mama
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FvHCUoF5AM
Vocalists (any two of the following)
Como Fue
https://youtu.be/p4GggYWjRao?si=xa_J2uWvoxBF0dHQ
La Historia de Un Amor
https://youtu.be/HzjE33U_gy8?si=MpOmRDPgirxBYLvV
Day-O
https://youtu.be/lZABxj718uA?si=M_xmxYoVc4XK1TJR
Island in the Sun
https://youtu.be/DjPNDFr_ZpE?si=FppeouFb2mve17eB
La Vida es Una Carnaval
https://youtu.be/AFYJ5axf02o?si=avkyjZrhDyD5Zfvp
Chorinho Pra Ele
https://youtu.be/_8Yi5pUeM-s?si=QgqxwcdjxeOP7fcy
El Farol Que Nos Guia
https://youtu.be/UTjiqYwcGGw?si=OyrScVXKU7fwZBSD
Rhythm Section
Think Twice (charts below)
https://youtu.be/P2Gok1xzCEY?si=FddrrcIidwCAHjcs
Drum Chart
Guitar Chart
Bass & Piano Chart
Fungi Mama
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FvHCUoF5AM
Hand Percussionists
Demonstrate the following grooves: Cuban Rumba 3-2, Calypso, Bolero