Compilation of songs and solo transcriptions, based on recorded performances by Nestor Torres. Each work includes condensed score (lead sheet) followed by the solo flute part. Introduction (page [1]), contents (page 2, including discography of original recordings), CD track listing (page 3), biographical notes on the transcriber (page 4) and performer (page 5) precede score. Includes Nestor Torres selected recordings [and] Notable accomplishments (page 79); Nestor Torres' high note fingerings (page 80). Includes Performing artist master class CD. 1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in. Warner Bros. Music: PP5750. Contents: Introduction and flute talk -- Make "U" dance : singing while playing -- Seven steps to heaven : playing piccolo, classical influences -- Tiger Tales : Latin 12/8 grooves -- Solar and Over the rainbow : jazz influences -- Dance of the phoenix : the fusion of Latin and jazz -- El Dorado : flutter tonguing -- Triple threat and Tambora : double and triple tonguing -- Café con leche : contemporary grooves, "labeling" -- Burning whisper and Young mother : playing ballads -- Mambo sensual : grace notes, ornamentation -- Tropichic : fourth octave technique -- Luna Latina : the compositional process -- Café cubano : different flutistic effects -- Wrap-up.
Contents:
Make "U" dance : I just want to make you dance / by Nestor Torres and Juan Vincente Zambrano -- Seven steps to heaven / by Miles Davis and Victor Stanley Feldman -- Tiger tales / by Nestor Torres and Juan Vincente Zambrano -- Solar / by Miles Davis -- Over the rainbow / music by Harold Arlen -- Dance of the phoenix / by Nestor Torres -- El Dorado / by Nestor Torres, Juan Vincente Zambrano, and Kike Santander -- Triple threat / by Nestor Torres and Eddie Montilla -- Talmbora / by Nestor Torres -- Café con leche / by Nestor Torres and Juan Vincente Zambrano -- Burning whispers / by Nestor Torres, Juan Vincente Zambrano, and Kike Santander -- Young mother / by Nestor Torres and Juan Vincente Zambrano -- Mambo sensual / by Nestor Torres and Eddie Montilla -- Tropichic ; Luna latina / by Nestor Torres -- Café cubano / by Nestor Torres, Abel Pabon, and Andrew Sherman.
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