| The Music of So) “NESTOR TORRES | BB en Ca Ld bean Te tg Cream err) : 2S Transcribed by - Miles OslandThre MiUsie Oijj Solo Transcriptions and Performing Artist Master Class CD Transcribed by Miles Osland INTRODUCTION Itgives me great pleasure to present to you my frst compilation of songs and solo transcriptions. Over the past 3 years | have been fortunate enough to record seven jazz CDs, six of which are sampled in this collection, The songs and solos chosen for this book represent a wide range of styles and performance approaches within the context of my own sound, Yes, itis my own sound, developed over years of practicing scales, arpegeios, and long notes; Tafanel and Gaubert Dally Exercises; Moyse’s De a Sororite, as well as playing Cuban charanga music for seven years in New York and Miami. There was also learning sore iV progressions and playing transcriptions of Charlie Parker's solos along with listening to other flutsts and soloists. Herbie Mann, Richard Egues (from Orquesta Aragon of Cuba), Jean Pierre Rampal, and the greatest of them al, Hubert Laws, were my strongest influences. Other notable influences were Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Tito Puente. Santana, Herbie Hancock, Nat King Cole, and especially my father, Nestor R. Torres, a brilliant musician in his ‘own right, ‘What I hope more than anything is chat his book willbe a useful rool for you to develop ‘your ovin sound as vell, based on your unique experiences and taste. Some of the solo transcriptions tray seem quite daunting Please do not be discouraged, Practice them very slowly at first ard lisen to the recording, You willnote that there are some phrases that are impossible to trarscribe literally because ofthe way I berdl and stretch the tempo. Please remember that the transcriptions are a point of reference for you to make the most ‘ofitinthe best way that suits you. [tis not about boing able to ply it exact like the record ‘or the way is written, orto sound just like Nestor Torres or anybody e’se.Itis about enjoying the process of creative discovery that only you can determine. For those of you who are still beginners, start by playing the melody ofthe songs, and if there is one phrase in my solos you ‘cause, then you have already won! | thank Jeannette Desa and especially Pete BarenBregge for keeping usall ontrack, as well as everyone involved in the making of tis book. That said, my deepest gratitude ‘and most profound respect and appreciation goto Miles Osland, who fearlessi tock ‘on the long and grueling task of putting my muse on paper. Thank you for making me part of your musical experience. Please remember, play and practice with JOY! Nestor Torres ‘Management: Axis Arist Management, Ine. arm) Fra staffeaxismanagement.com ator, Pete BarenBregse Production Coordinator Kal Bork Finale Engraver: Rick Faster Photogrphy: Greg Detre {Cover and Art Desig: Marth Ramet (©2003 ALFRED PUBLSHING CO, NC Alig Reseed {209 dughaton adoption e aangenest fhe compestionscnnsnedin soln eee he ‘writen sero te Publier Na pref ths ook maybe stoped epee in way wih ‘permsson Unione wes are an etnngonentol the pynp At are potableNestor Torres Biography. - MAKE "UY DANCE (Morning Ride. Verve Forecast, 839 487-2) (this Side of Paradise, Shanachie CD, 5076) Condensed score ot . | Condensed score. : 4 Flute Solo z 9 | Fute solo vr SEVEN STEPS TO HEAVEN CAFE-CON LECHE (Morning Ride. Verve Forecast CD, 839 3872) {Burning Whispers, Sony Latin Jazz CD, Condensed Score. 1 | (C02-81yos/s 469698) flute Solo 13 | Condensed Score. KD i peas 56 TIGER TALES (Dance of the Phoentx, Verve Forecast CD, 314 51 028-2) ‘BUBNING WHISPERS Condensed Scar 16 | (Burning Whispers. Sony Latin Jazz CD, AMIE S010 tinal | CDZ-B40S/:-469698) Condensed Score 52 Flute Solo : 2 Nestor Torres’ Selected Recordings Nestor Torres’ High Note Fingerings... 0148 Fue solo == 59 {Dance ofthe Phoenix, Verve Forecast CD, 14 1028-2) Condensed Score, 7 20 | YOUNG MOTHER Flute Solo. 21) (Talk to Me. Sony Latin Jazz CD, - CDZ-B1875/2-469826) OVER THE RAINBOW Condensed Scor 7 _— (Burning Whispers, Sony Latin Jazz CD, Flute Solo * wns62 CDZ-B1405/2-469693) Condensed Score... — 24 | MAMBO SENSUAL Fue $010 a26 | (Burning Whiopers, Sony atin Jazz CD, ‘DZ-B1405/-460608) DANCE OF THE PHOENIX Condensed Score. 64 (Dance of the Phoenix, Verve Forecast CD, 314 51 028-2) Flute Solo....... i sia wii woes 66 Condensed Score een 2 Flute Solo ...... 32 | TROPICHIC (Treasures of the Heart. Shanachie CD, 5055) ‘ELDORADO CondeNet nine (Burning Whspers. Sony Lain a Co, Fue Solo i {07-8103 -469698) Condensed Score... 34 | LUNA LATINA Flute Solo... pa sneer sent 37 | (reasures of the Heart, Shanachie CD, 5055) ~ | Condensed score. ps Rz TRIPLE THREAT (CRAZY FLUTE MAN) {Burning Whispers. Sony Latin Jazz CD, CAFE CUBANO: CDZ-81405/2-469698) (this Side cf Paradise. Shanachie CD, 5076) “Condensed Scere... . 0 | condensed score. ssh Flute $010 —— Copyrighted materialPERFORMING ARTIST MASTER CLASS CD TRACK LISTING CD Track Song Title/Discussion Topic ' Introduction and flute talk 2 Make "U" Dance—singing while playing Seven Steps to Heaven—playing piccolo, classical influences 4 Tiger Tales—Latin 12/8 grooves 5 Solar and Over the Rainbow-—jazz influences 6 Dance of the Phoenix—the fusion of latin and jazz HI Dorado—fluttertonguing a Triple Threat and Tambora—double and triple tonguing 9 Café con Leche—contemporary grooves, “ebeting” © Burning Whispers and Young Mother—playing-ballads 0 Mambo Sensual—grace nctes, ornamentation 2 Tropichie—fourth octave technique 8 Luna Latina—the compositional process 4 Café Cubano-different fluistic effects 5 Wrap-up ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Photos courtesy of Greg S, DeBre, South Florida Photo and imaging ‘Tharks to Aud Vision Recording Studios: www audiovisionstudios com ‘Warmer Bros Publications thanks tbe folowing record companies for ganting permission for use of recorded excerpts Shanachie Records; cn Discos, In (under license); Verve Forecast Records ‘The full-length versions of Nestor Torres’ performances featured on the Performing Artist Master Class CD can be found on the following recordings: Treasures op the Heart, Shanachie Records (CD 5055) This Side of Paradise, Shanachie Records (CD 5076) Burning Whispers, Sony Latin Jazz ((DZ-8140s /2-459698) Tall t0 Me, Sony Latin Jazz (CDZ-B18;5 /2-469820) Morning Ride, Verve Forecast Records (CD 839 387-2) Dance of the Phoenix. Verve Forecast Records (CD 3 511 028-2 Nestor Torres plays a igk Pearl flute, modet PF-984iRBECD MAESTA and Howell Roberts wooden headjoints Visit www.pearilutes.com Thies one HN 00 Score reductions by Larry Nelson 2KBI-GLL~About the Transcriber MILES OSLAND ‘Miles Osland has distinguished humself as an educator, recording and performing artist, author, arranger, and composer. Currently the director of jazz studies and professor of saxophone at the University of Kentucky, he has appeared throughout North America, South America, ‘and Europe as a guest conductor, performer, and clinician for Selmer saxophones and Bay ‘Woodwind moutipieces. His compositions and arrangements, available through Walrus Music, have been recognized and supported by fellowships from the National Endowment forthe Arts, the Kentucky Arts Council, and numerous other ars foundations. ‘Two of his recordings, Saxercise and My Old Kentucky Home, have been submitted for Grammy ‘nominations by Sea Breeze Jazz Records. His recording for Open Loop Jaz Records, An Old Speckled Hen at Snapes Matting, was inspired by his experiences while performing in England, ‘The debut recording oy the Osland Saxophone Quartet has been halled by the Saxophone Journal as ‘a great example of the century of music to come” and was featured on NPR's nationally syndicated classical radio show "Performance Today." 0S0's sophomore effort has been released on the Sea Breeze label and is titled In the Land op Ephesus, ‘Three books authored by Mr Oslandare available through Dorn Publications, and his scholarly ‘works (which include more than 60 published articles on saxophone technique and jazz Improvisation) can be found in a variety of publications inclucing DownBeat, jaz: Educators Journal, Jazz Player Magazine, Sazophone Journal, Selmer Woodwind Notes, and Windplayer Magazine. His latest book The Music of Bob Mintzer: Solo Transcriptions and Performing Artist Master Class CD. is published by Warner Bros. Publications Professor Osland holds a master’s degree fram the Eastman School af Music, and his major teachers have included Ramon Ricker, Gary Faster (axophone), Charles Bay (clrinet), and Jim Walker (lute)NESTOR TORRES Nestor Torres has been captvating audiences with his unique mix of Latin, jaz, and pop flute sounds for years. With his lute as a universal Instrument ard fundamental, primal voice throughout many cultures he has earned a devoted following with hs infectious blend of exotic rhythms and catchy themes. Nestor Tores i a remarkable virtuoso who has brought a welcome vitality tothe music scere, showing that he can play beautifully articulated flute lines as easly as he can swing hard on the beat of a salsa groove. Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Nestor began his studies at Escuela Libre de Misica (the Free Music School) at the age of 2. eventually attending the Inter-American University in San Germén, where he majored in music education. At 18, he moved to New York City with his ‘amily, where he went on to study both jazz and classical music atthe Manes School of Music. On weekends, Nestor received further ‘raining playing in New York's hottest Latin dance clubs, There he learned to play and improvise in the charansa style, a traditional type of Cuban dance music in which the flute has a prominent role. He continued playing weetends in New York while attending the New England Conservatory of Masic in Boston. As he leamed the European classical flute technique and repertory, he would experiment ‘and combine that with his Latin roots. All of this has Served to lay the foundation for Torres’ establishment of a ew genre of popular instrumental music, iansforming the flue’s role in today’s musica landscape 1m 1981, Torres decided to move to Miami, where he developed a strong and loyal grassroots following. By 1989, Nestor was a houschold name in south Florida and had already toured Japan with the likes of Buster Williams, Larry Coryell. Herbie Hancock, and Wayne Shorter. His recording career was on its ‘way as well with his jazz debut, Morning Ride, on the Verve Forecast label. The following year, just ‘as he was preparing to record his next CD, he was almost killed in a boating accident that left him with 8 fractured ribs, both clavices broken, an a collapsed lung This was a turning point in Nestor’s life. After convalescing for seven months, he recorded Dance of the Phoenis, a testament to Nestor’s indomitable spirit and profound philosophy of life. While waging a desperate struggle for survival ‘and recovery, Torres was able to turn what he calls “poison to medicine" by touring and recording on Grammy®-winning projects with the likes of Gloria Estefan, Tito Puente, Andy Garcia, Cacho, and the New ‘World Symphony, io name afew. Slowly but surely, Nestor has gotien back on track asa soloist by recording, teaching, and touring the world. His work contributions to education, and his commitment to his conmunty have earned him numerous awards wo honorary docorate degrees, anda Latin Grammy® in the Pop Instrumental category. io [Nestor Torres’ flute voice is truly one of relentless ‘optimism and joy. Placing himself at the vanguard of a fresh, invigorating, musical movement, Nestor is breaking down the barriers of preconceived notions and ‘opening a path for an inspiring and liberating way of expression.MAKE “U” DANCE a Just Want To Make You Dance) By NESTOR TORRES and JUAN VINCENTE ZAMBRANO FUNKY LATIN 6 = io versio $ © 1G6 Univereal-Sange cf PolyGram International, Ine. and Kankushe Music, Ine. All Rights Administered by Uriversal-Songs of PolyGram Internationsl, inc. All Rights Reserved Make “U" Dance - 3-4 06058 oHK wmos. 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All Fights Reserved Make "U" Dance (Golo) 2-1 Os0s8 9Make “U" Dance (Solo) - 2 - 2 ® Os0ss,SEVEN STEPS TO HEAVEN By MILES DAVIS and VICTOR STANLEY FELDMAN (@ Picts) Fuad Bul gy grit our ah g7 ‘ ch esl) go © 1963 Jazz Horn Music Corporation and New Fengled Music Copyright Renewed All Rights for Jazz Horn Music Corporation Administered by Sony/ATV Songs LLC All Fights Reserved Used by Permission Os058 ce Seven Stapa To Heaven = 2-1fun? ull gull) — gol gat arg? ' chy eal es Cua? Ou? G7 eu fut 8 Chua? a Ghar ah thud Gut 7 Fun? Bull) gy gr) our alr gn esses t é o 6 t é ‘ e ei) Fe ous scans) oF ‘Solo CHANGES fun? 67 Gull arto ay G7 Gut 0 ee tau? Fut or lll gal Out gn Gu? a en et tual Gun? Ou? G7 éx? ful 87 Ghat AbuT 0” Ghai? 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Sens (Solo) 3-3 "TIGER TALES By NESTOR TORRES and (Gebeletetel) JUAN VINCENTE ZAMBRANO Vises (Pro. 2X0 x) 7 (ONo. 2NO x) z= 3s 2 32 Gee ee as FQ, CONTINUES) - ‘Bass (PMO. LH CONTINUES) g (Ne cevear en 0.5.) Cua(toot) Cue) Cut Fiscowd) itl Absit) ot ofl © 19911 Universal-Songs of PclyGrem International, Inc. and Kankuche Music, Inc. All Rights Adminisvered by Liniversal-Songs of PolyGram Interraticnal. Inc. All Rights Reserved Tiger Tales 2-1 o60s8 te(Rertat AMO #06 ON 0.9.) Cu Fis pbsstttd REPEAT FOR SOLOS LAST TIME 0-5. 8 nt Fi 07s Gus Tiger Teles 2-2 os058 oTIGER TALES from: Dance of the Phoenix (1991) Verve Forecast 314511 028-2 ¢ FLUTE SOLO By NESTOR TORRES end JUAN VINCENTE ZAMBRANO d= (0-7) au? i = PR ws a Gus ud cud es 0 w © 1001 Universal: Songe of PolyGram Internaticnall, Ine. and Kankuche Music. Inc. All Fighta Administered by Uriversal-Songs of PolyGram International, Inc. 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All Fights Reserved Mambo Sensual (Solo) - 2 - 1 08058 Ldaa You have either reached a page that is unavailable for viewing or reached your viewing limit for this book.TROPICHIC By NESTOR TORRES © 1989 Werner-Tameriane Publishing Corp. and Dismenta Luz Music Inc. All Fights Administered by Warner-Tamertane Publishina Corp. ‘All Fights Reserved Tropichic - 2-4 os0ss Coaa You have either reached a page that is unavailable for viewing or reached your viewing limit for this book.TROPICHIC from: Treasures of the Heart (1989) Shanachie S055 @ FLUTE SOLO By NESTOR TORRES SIMBA J = $04 Bn TreoogHour t ‘ a e a 6 @ ” w « “4 © 1999 Wemer-Temeriane Publishing Corp. end Diamenta Luz Music Inc. All Rights Administered by Warner-Tameniane Publishing Corp. All Rights Reserved rm Tropichie (Sole) - 2-4 os0s8:LUNA LATINA By NESTOR TORRES: on Qu, os ou Gu outiryet Ot ut! tha el ffl a % _ a Om OutiA$ — Owe — ull Shui? byl w © 1999 Warner-Tameriane Publishing Corp. and Diementa Luz Music Inc. ‘All Righte Administered by Warner-Tameriane Publehing Corp. All Fights Reserved Lune Latins - 2-1 os8058 aaa You have either reached a page that is unavailable for viewing or reached your viewing limit for this book.CAFE CUBANO By NESTOR TORRES, ABEL PABON and ANDREW SHERMAN A ives - extern ence $00 IME Au but ‘BAGS - FLUTE CONFINES) er Aw allen © 2001 Wemer-Tameniane Publishing Corp., Diamenta Luz Music Ine... Eagles Nest Publishing and Hurran Sean Sones: All Righta for Diamenta Luz Music Ine. Administered by Warner-Tameniane Publishing Com. Alll Rights Reserved Café Cubano. 3-1 Os0se, m4aa You have either reached a page that is unavailable for viewing or reached your viewing limit for this book.aa You have either reached a page that is unavailable for viewing or reached your viewing limit for this book.CAFE CUBANO from: This Side of Paradise (2001) Shanachie 5076 @ FLUTE SOLe By NESTOR TORRES, ABEL PASON and ANDREW SHERMAN Fiest StLo SECTION d= LD ta fHeovanor Awi7 7 i s (Loose Teansecrerion, axi7 @7 $ $ ‘Seeono SoL0 SeeriON G@= 4) Owsre hs Jai Aui7 ¢€) BEHIND THE BEAT. 4 $ ‘ © 2001 Wanner-Tameriane Publishing Corp., Damenta Luz Music Inc., Eagles Nest Publishing and Human Bean Songs: All Rights for Diamenta Luz Music Inc. Administered by Warner-Tarreniane Publishing Corp. ‘All Fights Reserved Café Cubano (Solo) - 2-1 Oscs8 naa You have either reached a page that is unavailable for viewing or reached your viewing limit for this book.NESTOR TORRES’ HIGH NOTE FINGERINGS High Ce Bkey 000" e00 ey High D Ckey 000” @00 cm High B (C foot flutes can overblow B fyb) O08 060 ee cm_ High 000) cM We