Desafinado (R.Pemberton)

Immerse your ensemble in the bossa nova elegance of "Desafinado" with R. Pemberton’s sophisticated big band arrangement. This iconic jazz standard, originally composed by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Newton Mendonça, is meticulously crafted to capture the essence of its Brazilian roots while providing a fresh, engaging interpretation for modern jazz orchestras. Pemberton's arrangement, suitable for advanced high school, college, or professional big bands, breathes new life into the composition with its medium difficulty level, making it accessible yet rewarding. This 45-page arrangement features a complete score and individual parts for a full big band instrumentation including Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums. Musicians will appreciate the lush, contemporary harmonic voicings and the authentic, laid-back bossa nova rhythmic feel, characterized by its subtle syncopation and gentle swing.