We have finally compiled all of Erik Veldkamp’s incredible complete transcriptions of Machito’s innovative Afro-Cuban band for half-price.

Machito’s band stands as the ultimate representation of the Afro-Cuban genre, and the trumpeters Ray Maldonado, Doc Cheatham, and Mario Bauza showcased in these albums set the standard for leading an Afro-Cuban band. Each of these books contains the complete lead trumpet part, along with any trumpet solos highlighted in the songs. By following these scores, you can align with the original albums and truly feel precisely how these pieces are intended to be performed.

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Books Included

1. Machito, “The New Sound Of Machito” Lead Book Transcription
2. Machito, Machito’s “Kenya” Lead Book Transcription
3. Machito, “Machito And His Salsa Big Band” Lead Book Transcription
4. Machito, “Machito At The Crescendo” Lead Book Transcription
5. Machito, “Vacation At The Concord” Lead Book Transcription
6. Machito, “Variedades!!!” Lead Book Transcription