Work Overview
Israeli composers with one foot firmly planted in Israeli concert music and the other in the world of jazz, were commissioned to compose works for 'big band' - Jazz's unique orchestral ensemble.
Work Details
Year: 2012
Instrumentation: 2 alto saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, 4 trumpets in Bb, 3 tenor trombones, bass trombone, electric guitar, piano, contrabass/electric bass, drum set.
Duration: 8 min.
Difficulty: Advanced — requires soloists able to improvise over conventional chordal harmonies.
Commission note: Commissioned by Boaz Ben-Moshe.. Commissioned for the 15th Israeli Music Celebration, 2012.
First performance: by Hod HaSharon Jazz Orchestra, Gury Agmon — 20 Sep 12. "Israeli Swing - World Premieres", Rappaport Auditorium, Haifa
Subjects
- In the form/style of: Jazz
Performances of this work
20 Sep 12: "Israeli Swing - World Premieres", Rappaport Auditorium, Haifa. Featuring Hod HaSharon Jazz Orchestra, Gury Agmon.
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