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Epiphany: Available on Vinyl
"...this is music that has a grace and beauty that is deeply satisfying”
– Jazz Views
"Epiphany is an all-too-rare opportunity to hear Mendoza in his own element, focusing on his own compositions with the broadest possible range of available textures and an all-star cast of improvisers. A classic.”
– All About Jazz
Leadsheets:
Ojos (Ao Mar)
Instrumental version of "Ao Mar" as heard on "Nights on Earth."
Lead sheet for piano and Tenor Sax in letter size (PDF).
Otoño (Leadsheet)
Leadsheet for Piano as heard on “Nights On Earth.”
Leadsheet in letter size (PDF).
The Stars You Saw (Piano Leadsheet)
Leadsheet for piano as heard on "Nights on Earth."
Leadsheet in letter size (PDF).
Esperanca (Lead Sheet Only)
As heard on "Ephiphany."
Manuscript in letter size (PDF).
Ambivalence (Lead Sheet Only)
As heard on "Ephiphany."
Manuscript in letter size (PDF).
Arabesque (Lead Sheet Only)
As heard on Stefano DiBatista's "Round About Roma."
Manuscript in letter size (PDF).
Sotto Voce (Lead Sheet)
Vince Mendoza's Sotto Voce: As heard on Charlie Haden’s “American Dreams.”
Manuscript in letter size (PDF).
She Never Has A Window (Lead Sheet Only)
As heard on Peter Erskine's "You never Know".
Manuscript in letter size (PDF).
Vienna Would (Leadsheet)
Jazz waltz by Vince Mendoza as heard on Chris Minh Doky’s “ Scenes from a Dream”.
Leadsheet in letter size (PDF).
Scores:
Arrangement by Vince Mendoza of Evans/Livingston standard as heard on Gregory Porter’s “Nat King Cole and Me” (Blue Note 2018). Digital full score in letter size (PDF).
Vince Mendoza composition originally heard on John Abercrombie’s “Animato”(ECM), this version arranged for small chamber group recorded on “Blauklang” (2008)
Digital full score in letter size (PDF).
Vince Mendoza composition for Voice and orchestra as heard on “Freedom Over Everything”
Digital full score in Tabloid size (PDF).
Henry Mancini Classic arranged for Lang Lang and Madeleine Peyroux, as recorded on “New York Rhapsody”
Digital full score in Tabloid size (PDF).
Beauty and Sadness (Full Score)
Vince Mendoza orchestral ballad as heard on “Nights on Earth” (featuring Joe Lovano).
Manuscript full score in letter size (PDF).
Conchita (Full Score)
Groove tune by Vince Mendoza as heard on “Nights on Earth.” Score includes rhythm section, Organ, Guitar, French Horns, Steel Drums, and Solo Tenor Saxophone.
Manuscript full score in letter size (PDF).
Gracias (Full Score)
As heard on Vince Mendoza's "Nights on Earth" (2011).
Manuscript full score in letter size (PDF).
Lullaby (Score for Cello and Bandoneon)
Vince Mendoza composition for solo cello and Bandoneon as heard on “Nights on Earth” (Horizontal 2011).
Manuscript score in letter size (PDF).
Poem Of The Moon
Complete full orchestral score as performed on "Nights on Earth.”
Manuscript full score in letter size (PDF).
Jung Parade (Orchestra Score)
Vince Mendoza composition, as heard on the John Scofield/Metropole Orkest CD 54. 11x17 Score only.
Orchestra score in letter size (PDF).
Carlos (Manuscript Score Only)
Grammy Award winning arrangement for Metropole Orkest by Vince Mendoza of John Scofield composition, as heard on the recording “Fiftyfour”(Emarcy 2010).
Manuscript in letter size (PDF).
Honest I Do (Full Score Only)
John Scofield ballad arranged by Vince Mendoza, as heard on the new John Scofield/Metropole Orkest CD “54.”
Manuscript full score for orchestra in letter size (PDF).
Lo Rossinyol (Manuscript Score)
As heard on "Blauklang."
Manuscript score in tabloid size (PDF).
Habanera (Manuscript Score)
Movement from the dance suite "JAM.” As heard on "Blauklang."
Manuscript score in tabloid size (PDF).
Esperanca (Full Score Only)
As heard on "Ephiphany" with the London Symphony Orchestra.
Manuscript full score in letter size (PDF).
Deep Song (Full Score Only)
As heard on "Ephiphany" with the London Symphony Orchestra.
Manuscript full score in letter size (PDF).
Angelicus (Full Score Only)
As heard on "Start Here."
Manuscript full score in letter size (PDF).
Babe Of The Day (Full Score)
Vince Mendoza composition, as heard on “Start Here” (original instrumentation).
Manuscript full score in letter size (PDF).
Alfie (Full Manuscript Score)
Vince Mendoza arrangement of Bacharach/David classic as heard on Trijntje Oosterhuis's CD "The Look of Love". Scored for Rhythm Section, Voice and Strings.
Manuscript full score in letter size (PDF).
Cold Duck Time
Arrangement for Metropole Orkest by Vince Mendoza of legendary Eddie Harris composition with words by Al Jarreau, as heard on the Grammy Award winning recording by Al Jarreau and the Metropole Orkest “Live” (Concord 2012).
Manuscript full score in letter size (PDF).
Guitar Variations
Variations for 4 guitars.
As heard on the LA Guitar Quartet "Spin.”
Manuscript full score in letter size (PDF).
Lua Soberana (Manuscript Score Only)
Arrangement for Metropole Orkest by Vince Mendoza of legendary Ivan Lins/Ivo Martins composition, as heard on the Grammy Award winning recording (Biscoito Fino 2009).
Manuscript score in letter size (PDF).
Pick Yourself Up (Full Score Only)
Arrangement by Vince Mendoza of Jerome Kern/Dorothy Fields standard as heard on Gregory Porter’s “Nat King Cole and Me” (Blue Note 2018).
Manuscript full score in letter size (PDF).
Full Arrangements:
Up-Tempo Rumba Flamenca by Chano Dominguez arranged for big band by Vince Mendoza for “Soleando” 2015
SS-AS(fl)-TS-TS- 5 TPT-3 TBN-TUBA -GBDP
Level: Difficult
Full score and parts pdf
Complete Score and parts PDF as heard on Luciana Souza’s “Storytellers”
Instrumentation AS-AS-TS-TS-BS 4TPT 4 TBN GBDP VOC
Vocal part includes lyrics in Portuguese.
Level: Medium
Joe Zawinul classic ballad arranged for Big Band, as heard on “Brown Street” (2006). Alto saxophone feature
PDF parts and full score
AS- Fl(cl)-TS(cl)-TS (bc)-TS(bc). 5 TPT 4 TBN GBDP
Level: Medium
Big Band version of uptempo “Sevillanas” style overture as heard on “Olympians”
Instrumentation: SS-Flute-TS(cl)-TS(bc)-BS(bc) 5TPT-3TBN-TUBA- GBDP
Download includes parts and score pdf
Level: Difficult
Meditative Mendoza Ballad from “Nights on Earth” arranged for Big Band
SS-CL-CL-BC-BC 5 Tpts (5th optional) 3 TBN TUBA GBD Organ
Level: Medium
Keep It Up (Big Band Parts & Score)
Keep it up- Mid-tempo funk in the Miles mode. Shout Choruses and slow burns. Guitar and Tenor Sax Solos. Instrumenation: SS/AS/TS/TS/BS 4 TPT, 4TBN, GBD, Organ (can be substituted with piano).
All parts and score in letter size (PDF).
Little Voice (Parts & Score)
Soft, meditative and lyrical, this ballad is a beautiful organic development from beginning to end. Feature Alto sax mid-way and linear melodic writing for the whole ensemble. INSTRUMENTATION: FL/AS, 2CL, 2BC 5 TPT (5th optional), 3TBN, TUBA. GBDP.
All parts and manuscript score in letter size (PDF).
Choros #3 (Full Score & Parts)
As heard on WDR Big Band “Homecoming”
Grammy nominated Vince Mendoza composition as heard on Luciana Souza’s “Storytellers.” Can be played as an instrumental-only piece or with an added wordless vocal!
Solos for Clarinet and Trombone.
Level: Difficult. Instrumentation: 2FL,CL,2BC- 5 TPT (4th optional), 3 TBN, TUBA, Electric Piano (can be substituted for acoustic piano, BGD.
Full score and parts in letter size (PDF).
Homecoming (Big Band Parts & Score)
Homecoming- Vibrant jazz waltz for big band.
Alto Sax and Trumpet feature.
Contrapuntal writing, with fugato-type interludes and hard-hitting tutti sections.
Instrumentation: AS/FL, AS, CL/TEN,BC/TEN,BC/BARI. 4 TPT, 4TBN, GBDP.
All parts and score in letter size (PDF).
Twang (For Big Band) (Full Score & Parts)
Classic John Scofield tune arranged by Vince Mendoza, as heard on the new John Scofield/Metropole Orkest CD “54.”
Lots of solo space and shouting band passages.
Full score and parts in letter size (PDF).
Jung Parade (For Big Band) (Full Score and Parts)
Vince Mendoza composition, as heard on Instructions Inside and on the new John Scofield/Metropole Orkest CD 54, re-arranged for Big Band.
Full score and parts in letter size (PDF).
Levitate (Full Score & Parts)
As heard on the Grammy award winning CD Some Skunk Funk.
Level: Medium. Inst: Solo Trumpet, 3 FL, 2 BC, 5 TPT, 4 TBN, PBGD.
Full score and parts in letter size (PDF).
Freefall (Full Score & Parts)
As heard on the Grammy award winning CD Some Skunk Funk.
Level: Difficult. Instrumentation: Solo Trumpet, SS, AS/FL, 2 TS, BS, 5 TPT, 4 TBN, PBGD.
All parts in letter size (PDF) and computer score in tabloid size (PDF).
Sponge (Full Score & Parts)
As heard on the Grammy award winning CD Some Skunk Funk.
Level: Difficult. Instrumentation: Solo Tenor Sax, Solo Trumpet, SS, AS, 2 TS, BS, 5 TPT, 4 TBN, PBGD.
All parts in letter size (PDF) and manuscript score in letter size (PDF).
Straphangin' (Full Score & Parts)
As heard on the Grammy award winning CD "Some Skunk Funk".
Level: Difficult. Instrumentation: Solo Tenor Sax, Solo Trumpet, FL/AS, AS, 2TS, BS, 5 TPT, 4TBN, Keyboard, BGD.
All parts in letter size (PDF) and hand score in letter size (PDF).
Some Skunk Funk (Full Score & Parts)
As heard on the Grammy award winning CD "Some Skunk Funk".
Level: Difficult. Instrumentation: Solo Tenor Sax, Solo Trumpet, SS, AS/FL, 2 TS, BS, 5 TPT, 4 TBN, Keyboard, BGD.
All parts in letter size (PDF) and computer score in tabloid size (PDF).
In a Silent Way (Full Score & Parts)
Grammy Award winning Mendoza arrangement of Joe Zawinul ballad as heard on Joe Zawinul’s “Brown Street” CD.
Full score and parts in letter size (PDF).
Three Views of a Secret (Parts & Score)
2012 Colorful and swinging arrangement by Vince Mendoza of Jaco Pastorius’s classic jazz-waltz.
Solos for Alto Sax.
Level: Difficult: Instrumentation: Fl, AS, SS, BC/TS , BC/BS - 5 TPT, 4 TBN, PBGD.
All parts and score in letter size (PDF).
Philadelphia Version 2 (Parts & Score)
As heard on the WDR Big Band Play-Along App.
2017 Funky Big Band tribute to the Philly Sound.
Solos for Trumpet and Alto Sax.
Level: Difficult: Instrumentation: AATTB- 4 TPT, 4 TBN, PBGD.
All parts and score in letter size (PDF).
The Big Easy (Parts & Score)
Slow blues in 6 in the “New Orleans Style” arrangement by Vince Mendoza of Fred Hersch composition, as heard on the WDR Fred Hersch CD “Begin Again”.
Solos for Piano, Trombone and Trumpet.
Level: Medium: Instrumentation: AATTB, 4 TPT, 3 TBN, BTB/TUBA, PBGD.
All parts and score in letter size (PDF).
Begin Again (Parts & Score)
As heard on the WDR Big Band with Fred Hersch “Begin Again.”
Medium Tempo straight 8’s, lyrical piano feature arrangement by Vince Mendoza of Fred Hersch composition, as heard on the WDR Fred Hersch CD “Begin Again.”
Solos for Piano and Alto Sax.
Level: Difficult. Instrumentation: SS/AS, FL, TT, BC - 4 TPT, 4 TBN, PBGD.
All parts and score in letter size (PDF).
Hero with a Thousand Faces (Full Score & Parts)
New full Big Band arrangement based on Mendoza composition from Peter Erskine’s “Motion Poet.” Tenor and Guitar Feature.
Full score and parts in letter size (PDF).
Pavane (Parts & Score)
Arrangement of Maurice Ravel’s “Pavane pour une infane Défunte” as heard on the 1994 “Sketches” Project.
Solos for Soprano Sax and Alto Sax.
Level: Medium: Instrumentation: SOLO SOPRANO SAX- SOLO ALTO SAX-FL,FL, CL, CL, BC- 3 HN, 5 TPT- 3 TBN- BTBN- TUBA, PBGD.
All parts and score in letter size (PDF).
Spring Again (Parts & Score)
2017 Swinging Alto Sax feature, tribute to Billy Strayhorn. Lots of open space for the alto, BB shout at end.
Solos for Alto Sax.
Level: Medium: Instrumentation: AATTB- 5 TPT (5th optional), 4 TBN, PBGD.
All parts and score in letter size (PDF).
JAZZ SCORES AND ANALYSIS, VOLUME ONE, BY RICK LAWN
Following in the footsteps of Rayburn Wright's seminal work, "Inside the Score," this brand-new book by Rick Lawn gives a guided tour into the techniques and musical concepts in six scores by masters of large ensemble jazz writing, including Vince Mendoza. This large format Spiral Bound book contains full scores and in-depth analysis of contemporary, six large ensemble works, including lead sheet reductions, biographies and a link to free software.
JAZZ SCORES AND ANALYSIS, VOLUME TWO BY RICK LAWN
Following the great critical success of Jazz Scores and Analysis, Vol.1, Richard Lawn has created another masterpiece: JAZZ SCORES AND ANALYSIS, VOL. 2: STRINGS AND OTHER THINGS.
As the title suggests, Vol. 2 includes orchestral writing with strings by masters of the artform, including Vince Mendoza.mong the many highlights of this book is a previously unknown and unavailable score of Oliver Nelson's Piece For Studio Orchestra and Soloist, and an Eddie Sauter composition from Stan Getz's classic Focus album.
This large format Spiral Bound book contains full scores and in-depth analysis of contemporary, six large ensemble works, including lead sheet reductions, biographies and a link to free software.
Piano/Voice leadsheet in letter size (PDF) as performed by Cécile McLorin Salvant on “Olympians”