Steel Pan Artist, Composer & Educator Aaron Abrahamson Cote has written dozens of tunes inspired by as many people. Cote’s previous publications are riddled with tributes to friends, mentors, family members, colleagues, and of course, his wife. This book is a continued effort to give additional folks credit for their inspiration and impact on Cote’s life. Whether or not your name is in this book, it is for you. This collection is a dedication to the people who have made a difference in the lives of others on a daily basis or in a fleeting moment… for family, friends, fans, colleagues, and for unity in humanity under God our creator.
Cote’s fifth original collection “Dedications” features 15 new tunes in Caribbean styles. Charts are arranged with melody & chords in a lead sheet format that is easy for live bands to play. For soloists, each backing track blends bass, drums, and percussion, with a variety of harmony instruments to create a full band sound. Following your practice with the backing tracks, you are encouraged to get together with friends and play the tunes without the backing tracks! Interpret, arrange, and experiment with them. These songs were created to help you create!
Total Play Time 55:23 plus additional bonus material:
1) An additional chart and backing track for Island Time! in the key of C to fit the double-tenor range, as the song was written for a steel pannist who plays double tenors.
2) An extra backing track for The Mango with added harmony, as the original backing track features a stripped down bass/drums/percussion version.
Look for Cote’s other collections in the Tropical Shores Productions digital catalog:
• Sea Breeze (2013/2016)
• Chasing Summer (2015)
• Put It Behind You (2018)
• The Panoramic View (2019)
