Even for Paquito D’Rivera, Manhattan Burn is diversity run riot as he spreads his stylistic net even further afield. At first, perhaps in an effort to stir up some sales — or more kindly, in the spirit of adventure — Paquito turns to an easier-listening direction on the opening tracks, with Daniel Freiberg laying down the usual bland synth textures and Paquito limiting his playing to sweet fuzak licks. But “Guataca City” reignites the raucous Latin flame, and in a more or less straight-ahead jazz vein, Paquito teams up with tenor sax bopper George Coleman on the Chick Corea-penned “Paquito” and “A Lo Tristano.” There is a requisite samba, with Claudio Roditi back on flugelhorn and Paquito dazzling as usual on clarinet, and there is even a graceful composition for classical guitar and clarinet, “Two Venezuelan Waltzes.”

This complete note-for-note album transcription from Erik Veldkamp is next in a series that dives deep into the history of Afro-Cuban trumpet playing. As a teacher and mentor, Paquito D’Rivera has had a significant impact on the education and development of younger generations of jazz musicians. His teachings and performances have inspired numerous artists to explore Afro-Cuban jazz and carry its legacy forward. And since D’Rivera’s talent and contributions to Afro-Cuban jazz have been recognized internationally, he is a perfect addition to this incredible series of transcription books. He has won numerous awards, including multiple Grammy Awards, and has received widespread acclaim from critics and audiences alike.

To the left you will find samples from this book, and below I have typed out the song list. When you are ready, click above for an immediate digital download.

Song List

1. Manhattan Burn
2. For Leny (Andrade)
3. Guataca City
4. Paquito (Tacet)
5. Paquito’s Samba
6. Feelings of the Heart (Tacet)
7. Two Venezuelan Waltzes (Tacet)
8. A Lo Tristano (Tacet)
9. All The Things You Are