Guajirakere

This simple Jaujira stays largely within the traditional I-IV-V harmonic framework associated with this Cuban dance form. The unique character of this chart is created by attractive melodies, subtle orchestrational shadings and ever-changing interludes. Two cup-muted trombones introduce an arpeggiatd figure accompanied only by a guiro. Then, along with the drumset, the real bass line begins (played on tuba or bass). Over this gentle-but steady motor, a cup-muted trumpet sings a simple tune. Eight bars later, flutes and saxes join forces for a short bridge. The melody of the second chorus is stated by flute and muted trumpet in octaves with a fuller underpinning. This builds to another bridge which leads into the flugelhorn solo.The soloist plays 8 bars with the rhythm section before saxes and brass are layered into the mix. This time, the bridge is slighly extended (by way of a brief chorale for saxes and low brass). and modulates one whole-step down to set up a full-throated melody chorus, the only real tutti in the piece. Another extended bridge, more mysterious that the previous one, modulates back up to the original key for a flute solo. This solo secrion can be played more aggressively by the rhythm section (conjunto style) and there are lots of cheeky, interlocking background figures for the band. One final variation of the bridge leads into a brief recap of the opening which fragments and fades to a quiet close. Trumpet to high C. Flute, Alto/flute,T,T,B,4,4,Optl Tuba,Vibes,G.P,B,D. Medium Difficult.