Carl Strommen

Puerto del Sol

The arranging and composition professor at William Patterson University has written this medium groove gem. It swings hard and has plenty ofCarl has created a very playable medium Latin groove with a strong intro and a flowing unison melody. The full ensemble joins in before the first solo which enters and exits with a unison montuno for the rhythm section. The pleasant melody, written solos, easy ranges and even 8th feel throughout make this a winner needing little rehearsal time. Written out solos. Written ranges: Trp. 1 ( A) , Trb 1. (F) , Alto (C#)