The huapango is a popular dance originating on the east coast of Mexico. Its subtle alternation of 2 & 3 can be demonstrated in this recitation: MEX-ico, EC-uador, CHI-le, COS-ta, RI-ca.These dances c...
Tenor man Dexter Gordon lived from 1923 to 1990. He developed aworldwide fame for his big, gutsy sound, his command of jazz vocabulary,and his ability to inspire audiences.'Tribute to Dexter' takes a...
This volume contains eight easy to intermediate duos for 2 alto saxophones, composed and arranged by Claus Henry Koch, Mike Curtis and Ed Harlow. A wide range of styles including Boogies and Blues, Kl...
Mike Curtis' stay in the city of Guanajuata in Central Mexico inspired this great musical celebration, filled with evocative, ethnic textures and colours.
5 short movements: Good earth, Dance, Birds, River Song, PagodaSketches of China is an evocation of that ancient land, written followinga 5-province performing tour of China by Mike (with his wife Ann...
Written in 1999 at the invitation of Eugene Symphony Orchestra conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya for his innovative program Tango Lesson, which also featured tangos by Piazzolla, Gardel and Stravinsky, th...
Klezmer Diptych, a solo for clarinet with piano accompaniment, features two contrasting traditional klezmer tunes. Originally played at weddings, Mazl Tov Shver un Shviger (Congratulations to the In-l...
This book presents an interpretation of Klezmer music as it was recorded in the U.S.A. in the early 20th century. The principal stylistic influences have been the 78rpm recordings of two great pioneer...
This book presents an interpretation of Klezmer music as it was recordedin the U.S.A. in the early 20th century. The principal stylistic influenceshave been the 78rpm recordings of two great pioneer c...
