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Wild December wind : for saxophone ensemble with optional rhythm section / Louise Denson.
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Work Overview
This bossa nova has a beautiful reflective lyric written by vocalist Ingrid James. It acknowledges the legacy of Antonio Carlos Jobim in its attention to melody and rich harmony.
Work Details
Year: 2009, this version: 2012
Instrumentation: 2 soprano sax; 3 alto sax; 2 tenor sax; 1 baritone sax. Optional rhythm section of piano, bass and drumkit.It requires a minimum of eight players; however more than one could be assigned to a part if necessary. No improvisatory ability is required for its performance as it is fully scored.
Duration: 5 min.
Difficulty: Medium
Commission note: Commissioned by Queensland Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra.
First performance: by Queensland Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra, Diana Tolmie — Jul 12. World Saxophone Congress in St. Andrew's, Scotland
The composer has noted the following styles, genres, influences, etc associated with this work:
Brazilian jazz, bossa nova
Subjects
- In the form/style of: Jazz
Performances of this work
8 Oct 2020: at Queensland Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra (Ian Hanger Recital Hall). Featuring Queensland Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra.
21 Mar 2019: at BCJO plays the music of Louise Denson (Brisbane Jazz Club). Featuring Brisbane Contemporary Jazz Orchestra.
16 Dec 2018: at Brisbane Contemporary Jazz Orchestra features the music of Louise Denson (Brisbane Jazz Club). Featuring Brisbane Contemporary Jazz Orchestra, Louise Denson.
29 Sep 2018: at Wild Silk Strings Project CD Launch (Doo-Bop Jazz Bar). Featuring Wild Silk Strings Project.
18 Apr 2018: at Wild Silk Strings Project (Ian Hanger Recital Hall). Featuring Wild Silk Strings Project.
9 Dec 2017: at Wild Silk Strings Project (Doo-Bop Jazz Bar). Featuring Wild Silk Strings Project.
20 Oct 2017: at Wild Silk Strings Project (Brisbane Jazz Club). Featuring Wild Silk Strings Project.
Jul 12: World Saxophone Congress in St. Andrew's, Scotland. Featuring Diana Tolmie, Queensland Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra.
19 Sep 10: Spiegeltent, Brisbane Festival, part of Jazz on Sunday series presented by Jazz Queensland Inc.. Featuring Louise Denson, Gustavo Cereijo, Sacha Kloostra, Ingrid James, Jeremy O'Connor.
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