The Latin American Collection by Lourdes Montgomery

About the Collection

1. Hispanic Dances for double bass & piano

Hispanic Dances is a set of five exciting, engaging, and lively pieces for the intermediate bassist. There are simple and effective challenges in offering music that has both an educational and recital use. These are pieces abounding with great energy and drive, with something to suit most tastes. Enjoy!

1. The Cuban Guaguanco
2. The Mexican Huapango
3. Acámbaro
4. Calle Ocho (8th Street)
5. The Colla Tempestada

2. Danzon No. 2 a la Cubana for 2 double basses & piano

Danzón No.2 a la Cubana is a fun and vibrant work which offers much to performers and audiences alike. Its rhythmic energy propels the music from beginning to end, with music which is colourful and spirited, alongside musical and technical challenges for both bassists. In one extended movement, Danzón No.2 a la Cubana is easy to programme and suitable for any audience or occasions, lasting around five minutes, and is also available with string orchestra accompaniment.

This edition includes piano accompaniments for both solo and orchestral tunings.

3. Danzon No. 3 La Loma del Ángel for 2 double basses & piano

Danzón No.3: La Loma del Ángel is a vibrant and colourful work which exudes joy and energy throughout. In one extended movement, its Cuban influences and dance rhythms ensure this is enjoyed by performers and audiences alike and is ideal for the intermediate double bass duo. The piano accompaniment is vibrant and spirited, with driving rhythms pushing the music forward to a happy and successful conclusion.

This edition includes piano accompaniments for both solo and orchestral tunings.

About the Composer

Born in Havana, Cuba, Lourdes C. Montgomery moved to the United States at age five. She studied jazz piano at Miami-Dade Community College with Sanford Gold and, at the University of Miami, music composition with Dr. Dennis Kam as well as classical piano with Dr. Rosalina Sackstein. Many of Lourdes' sacred and liturgical compositions are published by Oregon Catholic Press, who also produced her CD entitled "De La Cruz a la Gloria", and World Library Publications.

In 2008, Lourdes was honored to have her song Bienaventurados ("The Beatitudes") was performed at the mass of Pope Benedict XVI that was held at the National Stadium in Washington, D.C., and televised nationally. In 2005 Lourdes became music director at St. Vincent de Paul Church in the Ozark Mountains of NW Arkansas, where she now lives with her double bassist husband Michael Montgomery.