You can find instructional versions for Piano , Guitar , and Trumpet . How to play 'Soul Bossa Nova' by Quincy Jones on the piano

It first appeared as the opening track on the album Big Band Bossa Nova.

The most "useful" piece related to is the original 1962 instrumental track composed by Quincy Jones . It is widely recognized as the theme for the Austin Powers film series.

Standard arrangements for jazz bands or wind ensembles include those by Paul Murtha , Rick Stitzel , and Johnnie Vinson .

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Quincy Jones, who reportedly wrote it in just 20 minutes after a trip to Brazil.

If you are looking for a "useful piece" to play or study, there are several popular arrangements:

The track is famous for its bright flute solo by Roland Kirk and the use of the cuíca , a Brazilian friction drum that creates a "laughing" or "squawking" sound. Performance & Learning Resources