Oye Como Va (T.Puente)

Ignite your big band with Tito Puente's iconic "Oye Como Va"! This meticulously arranged, 43-page jazz big band chart captures the infectious Latin groove and vibrant energy of the original, making it an essential addition to any ensemble's repertoire. While the composer is listed as unknown, Tito Puente himself is credited with this definitive arrangement, cementing its place as a jazz standard. Your ensemble will thrill audiences with its irresistible mambo rhythms, characterized by driving percussion and syncopated horn lines, perfect for showcasing powerful soloists and tight section work. The arrangement features a medium difficulty level, making it accessible for both advanced high school and collegiate jazz ensembles, as well as professional big bands. Its vibrant harmonic language, rooted in classic Latin jazz, provides ample opportunity for improvisation, with clearly marked solo sections for various instruments, including the characteristic call-and-response passages between horns and rhythm section.