There is something very exciting about playing Latin music and these books all really pack a punch!
Efrain Oscher: 12 Latin American Fantasies for Flute Solo
If you love Latin music but want to play something a bit different this could be the book for you. Simply choose your style, which could be slow or fast, a Brazilian Samba or a Chilean Cueca for example, and you will find it here . What you will discover beyond that is a wealth of imaginative flute writing that really stretches your technique and musicality to give you some of the most rewarding Latin-based music around today. Difficulty Guide: 8-9
Edited Ros Stephen: Argentinian Tango and Folk Tunes for Flute with online audio
This book is just right if you want to explore the traditional music of Argentina. Ros Stephens has grouped the tunes by the different styles, resulting in a coherent journey through the rhythms we all love, which is just right if you want to get started in this style of music. The duets are good too as are the online accompaniments so there’s lots to enjoy. Have fun with this one! Difficulty Guide 4-8
Mike Mower: Sonata Latino for Flute and Piano
Mike Mower captures all the character of these three dances in his imaginative take on Latin music and then sprinkles them with the unexpected. The Salsa Montunate is unmistakable in rhythmic drive, the more sultry Rumbango improvisatory, and the Bossa Merengova an exciting tour de force for both players. Each movement each could easily stands alone so this is ideal for adding something different to a recital. Latin music Mike Mower style – enjoy! Difficulty Guide: 8-9
Eduardo Martin: Contorno for Solo Flute
This is solo music which challenges flute player to bring out the Latin qualities of the writing in a style that is free and imaginative. Eduardo Martin was influenced by Piazzolla and this piece would make a lovely pairing in any concert including his music. Difficulty Guide: 8
Arranged Paul Honey: Play-along Latin with a Live Band!
These arrangements are really good and cover a wide variety of songs, some of which are familiar and some of which are not quite so well-known. The flute part is approachable in both key and note range which makes them very playable, and the instruments used on the online backing tracks vary according to the style of the music. Easy to access and fun to play, this book is a great way to get to know the Latin style. Difficulty Guide: 4-5
Astor Piazzolla arranged Dmitriy Varelas: Histoire du Tango for Flute and Piano
Everyone who loves Piazzolla will love this journey through the history of the Tango. Starting with the ebullient Bordel-1900 which is charming, the sultry Cafe 1930 is completely different, Nightclub 1960 is more virtuoso with sensuous writing in the middle and Concert d’aujourd’hui is a more pared back and controlled version of a Tango. This is the essence of Piazzolla through the development of the genre and must- buy for all his fans. Difficulty Guide: 7-8
Paquito D’Rivera: La Fleur de Cayenne (The Cayenne Flower) – Venezuelan Jaropo for Flute and Piano
This piece really packs a punch. The slow sensuous opening soon leads into a vigorous and virtuoso realisation of the Venezuelan Jaropo. This is a wonderful blend of rhythmic drive and plenty of notes to deliver the style, and a notated form of jazz improvastion. The result is a very exciting piece that will wow everyone! Difficulty Guide: 9