Poncho Sanchez - Fundamentals of Latin Music for the Rhythm Section (DVD). (Includes instruction in Mambo, Chachacha, Merengue, and Afro-Cuban styles). By Poncho Sanchez. For Drums, Percussion. Instructional/Drum/DVD. Latin and Afro-Cuban. Instructional video: DVD. Published by Cherry Lane Music (HL.2500729).
ISBN 1575607565. Latin and Afro-Cuban. 5.5x7.5 inches.
Learn the rhythms and techniques of Latin music with the Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band. Includes instruction for congas, bongos, timbales, bass, piano and other instruments in the following styles: Mambo, Chachacha, Merengue and Afro-Cuban. 53 minutes.
Tito Puente - King of Latin Music
Tito Puente - King of Latin Music by Tito Puente. Book. Softcover with DVD. 128 pages. Published by Hudson Music (HL.331438).
ISBN 1423413350. 6x9 inches.
Biography of the legendary Tito Puente and a brief history of Afro-Cuban/salsa music that he popularized throughout the world. A 2-hour DVD includes Tito discussing his incredible 50-year career as a band leader and the influence of other musicians from Cachao to Celia Cruz to Santana had on him. It also features Tito soloing on his legendary gold timbales. The book includes a discography and 50 archival photos.
Play Solo Flamenco Guitar with Juan Martin (Book, CD, and DVD) by Juan Martin and Patrick Campbell. For guitar. Wire bound, Methods. Flamenco and Instructional. Beginning-Intermediate. Instructional book (spiral bound), instructional video: DVD and examples CD. Introductory text, standard guitar notation, guitar tablature and black & white photos. 160 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99825SET).
ISBN 9780786664580. With introductory text, standard guitar notation, guitar tablature and black & white photos. Flamenco and Instructional. 12x10 inches.
Designed as a comprehensive multimedia teaching set, this book, CD, and DVD present 42 solos, progressively graded in 6 levels from absolute beginners to more advanced, to suit players of all levels. It contains examples of eighteen different palos (rhythmic forms) of flamenco, with a wealth of melodic falsetas and rhythms. The music for all these is accurately written in notation and flamenco tab (cifra) in the book, and is also recorded on the companion CD. The DVD video contains over 57 minutes of solo music, and also includes introduction by Juan Martin and brief scenes of Andalucia today, which help to place this profoundly exciting and deeply felt music in the landscape of its origins. Juan Martin has succeeded here in showing how even music which is simple and very easy to start with can express the essential sound and emotion of flamenco, to build step by step the skills necessary for the performance of concert solos. Written in English and Spanish.
The Flamenco Tradition (DVD)
The Flamenco Tradition (DVD) by Juan Serrano. By Juan Serrano. For classical guitar. Boxed, Solos. DVD Only- no sheet music. Flamenco. Intermediate-Advanced. Instructional video: DVD. Duration 180 minutes. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99125DVD).
In this video, world-renowned flamenco guitar soloist, Juan Serrano, teaches the four basic flamenco song forms: Siguiriyas, Soleares, Tangos, and Fandangos. In addition, Serrano performs six brilliant concert solos utilizing these classic song forms. 180 minutes.
Flamenco Guitar (DVD) by Juan Serrano. By Juan Serrano. For classical guitar. Boxed, Solos. Flamenco. Multiple Levels. Instructional video: DVD. Duration 60m. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.95320DVD).
Flamenco guitar virtuoso Juan Serrano divides this unique video into technical and performance segments. In the first part, he teaches and demonstrates the basic elements of flamenco music. In the second part, he plays four outstanding concert solos in their entirety. A masterful video by a guitarist known world-wide for his innovative, flawless technique.
Jeff Linsky - Latin Jazz Guitar
Jeff Linsky - Latin Jazz Guitar by Jeff Linsky. For Guitar (Classical & Fingerpicking). Boxed, Concert/Documentary. Guitar Masters Live. Jazz. Intermediate-Advanced. DVD. Duration 50 minutes. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.97340DVD).
Guitarist/composer Jeff Linsky presents an exciting collection of original guitar music, featuring his trademark blend of fingerstyle jazz, classical, and Latin influences. Accompanied by noted percussionist Michael Spiro, Jeff showcases his gift for melodic composition as performed in his unique polyphonic improvisational style. Included on this video are: Black Sand; Later; The Love Club; Up Late; Angel's Serenade; Hermosa; Murrita's Farewell; Leo; Casa Miguel; and Pacifica.
