Score
The Chase : for jazz ensemble / Andrew Robson.
Library shelf no. 785/ROB 8 [Available for loan]
Work Overview
This pieces is written in a fast 7/8 dance rhythm (2+2+3) and features the tenor saxophone in the notated melody and then in an improvised solo. The piece was written to feature the playing of Sandy Evans who was featured in the first performance.
Work Details
Year: 2021
Instrumentation: Soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trombone, tuba, piano accordion, bouzouki, double bass, and two drummers.
Duration: 5 min.
Difficulty: Medium — Requires at least one soloist to be able to improvise in a modal harmonic setting
Commission note: Commissioned with funds provided by Create NSW.. commissioned by Mara Music for the Mara Big Band project. This commission was funded by Create NSW as part of the NSW state government’s arts program.
First performance: by Mara Big Band — 2 Mar 22. Parramatta Riverside Theatre, NSW
Performances of this work
2 Mar 22: Parramatta Riverside Theatre, NSW. Featuring Mara Big Band.
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