Johnny Pacheco con Pete "El Conde" Rodríguez — La Perfecta Combinación (1970)
Music by Tite Curet Alonso · Arrangement by Johnny Pacheco · Transcription/adaptation by Christian Valdés
A complete, performance-ready chart for "La Esencia del Guaguancó," the Tite Curet Alonso classic as recorded by Johnny Pacheco and Pete "El Conde" Rodríguez on their 1970 Fania album La Perfecta Combinación. This adaptation captures the full horn-driven guaguancó arrangement — three trumpets, two trombones, and the complete rhythm section — hand-engraved by Noted Sound for bands who want to add this Fania classic to their book. Includes a full score and parts for three trumpets, two trombones, flute, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone, guitar, piano, bass, and percussion, plus a combined Piano w/Cues part for smaller groups. Clean, modern engraving with clear rehearsal marks throughout, built for real rehearsal and performance use — whether you're running a full horn section or a scaled-down combo. A cornerstone of the early-70s Fania sound, ready to add straight to your band's book.
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