Rebeca Mauleón-Santana, author of the critically-acclaimed Salsa Guidebook for Piano and Ensemble and co-editor of The Latin Real Book, creates the ultimate resource for the aspiring as well as the seasoned Afro-Caribbean pianist with her newest book, 101 Montunos. Tracing over one hundred years of
development, Mauleón explores the range and variety of the piano's role
in popular Afro-Caribbean music, from its early beginnings to the latest
in contemporary styles. 101 Montunos is a journey through dozens
of styles which form the basis of modern-day Salsa and Latin Jazz, from
the Cuban danzón and songo to the Puerto Rican bomba and Dominican
merengue.This guide gives detailed examples
of the most popular rhythms in Afro-Caribbean music, and includes
recorded performances on CDs by the author herself. With a bilingual
(English/Spanish) text, 101 Montunos gives the reader a glimpse
into the intricate and syncopated world of Latin piano playing,
featuring well over one hundred montuno patterns and variations — most
including bass lines — as well as several solo fragments by some of the
most renowned pianists in the field. This book and two CD is a must for any pianist or keyboardist wishing to explore the
detailed history and technique of this marvelous art form. Clearance deal: AWG. 25.-