Pensativa - The Jazz Messengers - Combo Arrangement

Combo transcription based on the original recorded by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers

Pdf Parts included:

1. Trumpet
2. Trombone
3. Tenor Sax
4. Piano
5. Bass
6. Drums
7. Full Score
8. Transposed Score

Audio:

- Original mp3 audio

Pensativa was composed by Clare Fischer, but one of the most iconic recordings comes from Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, featured on the 1964 Blue Note album Free for All.

Although the tune has a gentle, introspective feel (as the title suggests), this version adds intense drive and Latin flavor. The arrangement, done by Freddie Hubbard, blends rich horn textures with a strong latin groove. It features fiery solos—especially from Hubbard on trumpet and Wayne Shorter on tenor sax.

Personnel on that recording:

Art Blakey – drums

Freddie Hubbard – trumpet

Wayne Shorter – tenor sax

Curtis Fuller – trombone

Cedar Walton – piano

Reggie Workman – bass

This take on Pensativa is a powerful mix of hard bop and Latin jazz, perfect inspiration for any small jazz combo.