Mongo Santamaría — Sofrito (1976)
Music by Neal Creque · Arrangement by Marty Sheller · Transcription/adaptation by Christian Valdés
A complete, performance-ready chart for "Sofrito" — the simmering title track of Mongo Santamaría's 1976 classic, written by Neal Creque and one of Latin jazz's most irresistible grooves. Sampled, revived, and danced to for five decades, it's the kind of instrumental that lets a band stretch out: open solo-coro sections are clearly marked for bandstand use. This adaptation captures the full horn-driven arrangement hand-engraved by Noted Sound. Includes a full score and parts for two trumpets, two trombones, flute, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone, guitar, piano, bass, and percussion. Clean, modern engraving with clear rehearsal marks throughout, built for real rehearsal and performance use — whether you’re running a full Latin orchestra or a scaled-down combo. A groove that never left the dance floor, ready to add straight to your band's book.
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