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Compatible with the following arrangements:06401 (String Quartet), 08405 (Woodwind Quartet), 08406 (Clarinet Quartet)Klezmer is the centuries-old, celebratory music of the Eastern European Jews. Long...

The Teaching of Jazz' is a book for teachers, students, administrators, and the self-taught who are involved in the study of jazz music and its outreach... a definitive book! Jerry Coker, creator of t...

In August of 2010 I 'arrived' in the Abruzzo Region of Italy following an invitation to perform there with a wonderful pianist and grande amico Walter Gaeta who hails from Lanciano. While on tour, Wal...

Buon Giorno Le Marche was inspired by a number of events that took place in 2011. After a 2010 tour to the Abruzzo region of Italy where my grandfather originates from, I performed a number of concert...

As an American jazz artist and educator based in South Africa since 1999, this is one in a set of pieces that reflect my musical and other experiences in this fascinating country. Night Fright! - Ubus...

As an American jazz artist and educator based in South Africa since 1999, this is one in a set of pieces that reflect my musical and other experiences in this fascinating country. Yearning - Ukulangaz...

The quiet, expressive opening of this number leads into an authentic salsa theme featuring the syncopated rhythms and spirited lines for which this music is widely known. Improvised choruses can be op...

Commissioned by the World Saxophone Congress in 2015 and first performed by Jean-Charles Richard and Eric Ferrand-N'Kaoua.This three-part composition incorporates intimate sounds from the piano and sa...

The notated transcriptions must be a landmark of sorts. These solos give a real sense of how David Liebman and Richie Beirach approach music individually, and as a duet.

Three movements: I. After the Rain, II. The Early Years, III. Finale Duration: appr. 22 minutes Medium advanced Recorded on 'After the Rainﾔ. Full score & parts, order no. ADV40016.

Featuring largely original writing and five highly descriptive movements. The solo part in C treble clef is playable by oboe or flute, and the string parts incorporate a variety of arco, pizzicato and...

In K.G. Cape Town the wind instruments whirl over a pedal, with the drums navigating between solo and accompaniment. The piece is dedicated to Rossi's friend, the drummer Kevin Gibson.

The Forty Club is a blues in D major in 12/8 feel. The special thing about it is that the first and second part respectively can also be played by either violin, oboe, flute, or clarinet.

The overall form of this work in one movement is in seven sections. A slow introduction begins with multiphonics of the saxophone and sounds of cymbals played with a double-bass bow. Vibraphone and ma...

Atonement commemorates the holiest day of the year in the Jewish faith, called Yom Kippur. On that day an individual repents for transgressions which may have occurred during the past year. Fasting an...

Remembrance was written upon the passing away of one of the greatest influences in jazz - pianist Bill Evans. The transparent colors are reminiscent of his incredible lyricism and touch. The piece was...

Relentless is a piece which attempts to capture the connotation of the word itself. To be relentless can suggest positive or negative behavior depending upon the circumstances. What is common to eithe...

It is natural as we age to contemplate the finality of passing on, if not personally, then certainly as an effect from others around you whom have left this space. Having to endure the passing of fami...

These piano preludes have developed from my longtime love of the music from both the classical and jazz traditions. I have intentionally adopted a format which may or may not include improvisation. Th...

Six preludes for solo piano using vocabulary from both the classical and jazz traditions.

Six preludes for solo piano using vocabulary from both the classical and the jazz traditions. Prelude XIII (G flat) focuses on a lovely right hand melody that sits on top a constantly shifting set of...

This is an orchestration of Clare Fischer's version found on the recording Latin Pattern. The piano introduction is Clare's from the recording Alone Together. The piano then starts the latin groove se...

This breezy calypso features very reasonable brass ranges, written or ad lib solos for trumpet and trombone, and a fully-notated piano part for players with limited jazz experience.

Victor Feldman tune, recorded by Miles Davis on several occasions. The tune lends itself nicely to the big band instrumentation. Harmonically and rhythmically challenging arrangement, with rapid harmo...

Contemporary uptempo jazz. Through-composed. Moderate brass ranges. Recorded by The Eastman Jazz Ensemble on Changes Over Time: The Evolution of Jazz Arranging (Advance Music 11350). Also recorded by...