Mambo Over the Mountain

This catchy mambo is built almost entirely on the rhythmic figure clapped in the first two bars. Its authentic mambo flavor is a blast to play and is accessible by developing high school bands. Optional solos scored for alto, tenor, trombone, and piano/guitar.

As recorded by Rick Hirsch's Big Ol' Band on their 2017 album Pocono Git-Down.

4.5 mins

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Composed by: Rick Hirsch

Arranged by: Rick Hirsch

Ensemble: Jazz Combo

Format: Conductor Score & Parts

Parts included:

• Alto Saxes 1 & 2
• Tenor Saxes 3 & 4
• Baritone Sax
• 4 Trumpets
• 4 Trombones (incl. Bass Tbn.)
• Guitar (opt.)
• Piano (notated)
• Bass
• Auxiliary Percussion
• Drums

Optional parts:

• Baritone Horn T.C. 1 & 2 (Tbn. 1 & 2 sub.)
• F Horn (Tbn. 1 sub.)
• Flute
• Vibraphone