Shiraz

'Moroccan Fantasy was originally two pieces I wrote in the 1980s Shiraz and Gentle Dreams. Then in 1999 'star pupil' saxophonist Simon Haram wanted a new piece so I wrote Moroccan Fantasy based on the earlier pieces extending the harmonies of Gentle Dreams and giving Shiraz more of a Reggae feel. Young Scottish saxophonist Rowan Hawitt then heard Simon's recording and wanted me to make a Piano and Sax reduction so here is Moroccan Fantasy in various arrangements for solo wind instrument and Piano. All the pedal dynamic and tempo markings are suggestions only. All my music can be played inmany different ways-the main thing is to make it your own and express yourself.' - David Heath

This is the sixteenth set of an ongoing cycle of Persian folk songs the Reza Vali has been composing since 1978. The piece was written for Kian Soltani and consists of seven songs some of which are based on authentic Persian folk melodies and some are composed in the style of a folk song (imaginary folk songs). Song titles: 1. Longing 2. In Memory of a Lost Beloved 3. The Girl from Shiraz 4. Love Drunk (mastom-mastom) 5. In the Style of an Armenian Folk Song 6. Imaginary Folk Song 7. Folk Song from Khorasan.

Two superb contrasting pieces with their roots firmly in the jazz tradition. Arranged for Soprano Saxophone and Piano Accompaniment for the Gerard McChrystal Saxophone Series. Also for ABRSM examinations for grade 5.

Two great pieces by one of Britain's top young composers. As recorded by Kirsten Spratt on her CD Triligence.