Blackbird for Clarinet and Piano (1987). Programme note At some time in the winter 1982-83 when I was on the Faroe Islands I had the idea of writing a paraphrase over Lennon/McCartney's mystical song Blackbird from 'The White Album'. One could call it a deconstruction of Blackbird: to cut open the bird to see how it manages to sing. The piece was however not finished until 1987. Anders Brødsgaard
SKU: HL.7013818
UPC: 196288019169. 9.0x12.0x0.225 inches.
This popular song from the 1920s has been recorded by pop and jazz artists alike. Here's an imaginative swing version scored with easy rhythms and modest ranges. With a familiar melody and great feel, this is sure to be a favorite. Discovery Jazz series titles are written for full band, playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, and rhythm section. Each arrangement includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn, and tuba. Full-length recordings are available for each arrangement online.
SKU: KN.63310S
UPC: 822795633108.
Based on the chord changes to Bye Bye Blackbird by Ray Henderson, this swinging chart is a workout for the full ensemble. Written for beginning groups, it's a great chart to introduce swing figures on a jazz standard. Brass ranges are accessible with trumpet up to G5 and D4 for trombone. Rhythm section parts provide the drummer with a solid concept of what to play, and notated piano voicings and bass lines are provided. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Duration 3:25.
SKU: AP.47514S
UPC: 038081548876. English. Words by Mort Dixon.
This swing chart is a great vehicle for your tenor sax soloist. The solo part ranges from written melody to a written-out suggested solo, all very doable, especially when the tenor sax trades fours with the ensemble. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Includes optional clarinet and vibes parts too!
SKU: AP.47514
UPC: 038081548869. English. Words by Mort Dixon.
SKU: HL.279935
ISBN 9781540031815. UPC: 888680761318. 9.0x12.0x0.337 inches.
Commissioned by Christina Jennings and Bright Music of OK. Performed at over 50 different venues and ensembles. Notable performances include The Left Bank at the Kennedy Center for the Arts and Contemporary Music Forum at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Wash. D.C, Florida State University New Music Festival, The Empyrean Ensemble and Left Coast Ensemble in SanFrancisco, The American Modern Ensemble at the Times Center, The New Millennium Ensemble at the Princeton Center for Advanced Study, Eighth Blackbird at Contempo Series in Chicago, Orion Ensemble,(arranged for clarinet, violin, cello and piano), Chicago,Ganz Hall Chicago, Delfians Project, Cal State Fresno New Music Festival, Juventus New Music, Aspen Ensemble at University of Baltimore, Talis Festival in Switzerland. And many more. On Centaur CD: High Wire Acts CRC 3098.
