Transcriptions of eight of the tunes Clare improvised on the solo piano recordings, 'Alone Together' and 'Just Me.'
Lo Flame is based on the harmonic progression of All of Me, and features the trumpet section. The theme follows a swinging opening of the rhythm section. Then the trumpets continue with an impressive...
Burungkaka is an Indonesian folk song which is known throughout Malaysia. It is about an old parrot which sits near the window, singing. The children make fun of it in a good-natured manner. Originall...
Includes a CD, featuring play-along and complete versions: Chris Carbone, tuba; Bill Dobbins, piano. Dialogues is a real virtuoso piece with humor, lyricism, rhythmic drive and a unique blend of conte...
A dreamy blues theme-reminiscent of Duke Ellington-with variations. The sections between the variations feature each performer in a solo which further develops the thematic material.
This is a perfect vehicle to showcase the saxes without rhythm section. After an opening statement of the melody in a close voiced Ellington style, the piece transforms into a blues march where the ba...
Medium swing, based on the chord changes of 'Pennies from Heaven'. A refreshing change for players and audience alike. Medium Grade.
Includes CD, featuring play-along and complete versions: Ramon Ricker, alto saxophone; Bill Dobbins, piano. A moody impressionistic piece set in a rhythmic 9/8 Latin groove with a good balance of comp...
The chorales and solo suites of Johann Sebastian Bach inspired Remembering the Master. In general, the dynamics and phrasing are left to the performers, as was the case in Bach's manuscripts. Performe...
Mbira Magic was inspired by a beautiful and powerful song for voice and mbira by the Rhodesian musician Simon Mashoka.
