Encantadora

Emulating the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim and Eliane Elias, this light and breezy samba is an ideal change-of-pace choice for any performance. With a title meaning "lovely" in Portuguese, it features a duet of alto sax and trombone with the melody at the top, solid ensemble writing, a strong rhythmic groove and an open solo section with solo sheets included, making it a perfect teaching and performance vehicle. Additional features include a brief trombone soli, the ensemble trading with the drummer, and an effective build to a quiet ending. Nice chart!