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The opening statement : big band

by Jenna Cave (2011)

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Performance by Mace Francis, WA Youth Jazz Orchestra from the CD Selected works by AMC represented artists

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The opening statement / Divergence Jazz Orchestra.

Library shelf no. CD 2488 [Available for loan]

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Work Overview

The concept for this piece was inspired by The Opening from Kenny Wheeler's album Music for Large and Small Ensembles, which is a short piece that introduces a 7-part suite. I was particularly influences by Wheeler's use of Norma Winestone's wordless vocals on the album and so I incorporated this sound.

Work Details

Year: 2011

Instrumentation: Voice, 2 alto saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, 4 flugelhorns, 3 trombones, bass trombone, guitar, piano, bass, drums.

Duration: 5 min.

Difficulty: Advanced — Intonation is tricky, modern harmonies

Commission note: This was one of three works Jenna Cave composed on commission as the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra Composer-in-residence.

First performance: by Mace Francis, WA Youth Jazz Orchestra — 8 Sep 11. The Ellington, Perth

Subjects

  • In the form/style of: Jazz

Performances of this work

27 Sep 2015: at DivergenceJazz Orchestra feat. Miroslav Bukovsky (St Luke’s Hall (Enmore)). Featuring Divergence Jazz Orchestra.

12 Feb 2014: at Official album launch: Divergence Jazz Orchestra (Foundry616). Featuring Divergence Jazz Orchestra.

11 Nov 2012: at Divergence Jazz Orchestra return in concert (The Wall, Bald Faced Stag Hotel ). Featuring Divergence Jazz Orchestra.

29 Jul 2012: at Divergence Jazz Orchestra BAND LAUNCH (The Wall/The Bald Faced Stag). Featuring Divergence Jazz Orchestra.

8 Sep 11: The Ellington, Perth. Featuring Mace Francis, WA Youth Jazz Orchestra.

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