As played by JLG — Ni Es Lo Mismo Ni Es Igual (1998)
Music by Juan Luis Guerra · Arrangement by Juan Luis Guerra · Transcription/adaptation by Christian Valdés
A complete, performance-ready chart for "Vale La Pena," Juan Luis Guerra's merengue pambiche from Ni Es Lo Mismo Ni Es Igual — the 1998 album that took home two awards at the very first Latin Grammys, including Best Merengue Performance. This adaptation captures the full 4.40-style arrangement hand-engraved by Noted Sound for bands who want JLG's pambiche groove — pambiche, majao, and picao sections all marked — in their book. Includes a full score and parts for two trumpets, two trombones, flute, alto and tenor 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 merengue orchestra or a scaled-down combo. A gem from one of the great tropical albums of the 90s, ready to add straight to your band's book.
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