As played by Héctor Lavoe (1976)
Music by Tite Curet Alonso · Arrangement by Willie Colón · Transcription/adaptation by Christian Valdés
A complete, performance-ready chart for "Periódico de Ayer" — Héctor Lavoe's immortal Fania classic, written by the great Tite Curet Alonso and arranged for the 1976 original by Willie Colón. The song that turned yesterday's newspaper into salsa's most enduring metaphor remains one of the most requested numbers a band can carry, and this adaptation captures the full arrangement hand-engraved by Noted Sound — including a dedicated Strings part for the record's signature string lines. Includes a full score and parts for two trumpets, two trombones, flute, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone, guitar, piano, bass, percussion, and strings, 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 salsa orchestra or a scaled-down combo. A cornerstone of the Lavoe songbook, ready to add straight to your band's book.
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