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Freeway
Charles Wuorinen, John Harbison, Kevin Jay Isaacs
Freeway
Genres: Special Interest, Classical
 
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CRI presents a new disc of the artistry of saxophonist, Dan Goble. The five works on the disc span the wildly divergent modern performing styles created for the instrument. Included are works by two Pulitzer-Prize winners,...  more »

     

CD Details

All Artists: Charles Wuorinen, John Harbison, Kevin Jay Isaacs, Charles Ruggiero, John Harris Harbison, Miles Davis, Dan Goble, Jeff Hellmer
Title: Freeway
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Composers Recordings
Original Release Date: 5/1/2001
Release Date: 5/1/2001
Album Type: Import
Genres: Special Interest, Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Instruments, Reeds & Winds
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 090438087629

Synopsis

Album Description
CRI presents a new disc of the artistry of saxophonist, Dan Goble. The five works on the disc span the wildly divergent modern performing styles created for the instrument. Included are works by two Pulitzer-Prize winners, Charles Wuorinen and John Harbison, as well as the jazz legend, Miles Davis. This disc walks the line that divides new music and jazz techniques. The newest talents, represented on the disc by composers Charles Ruggiero and Kevin Jay Issacs, demonstrate the growing interest in jazz instrumentation in the works of new composers. All works are accompanied by Jeff Hellmer on piano. Both performers have played and studied extensively in the jazz world. Goble has won numerous awards and is currently on the jazz faculty at Western Connecticut State University. Hellmer has previously been a featured performer on jazz discs and is presently the director of the jazz studies program at the University of Texas at Austin. Of the five works on the disc, 4 Wheel Drive is a debut recording and written especially for Goble and Hellmer. This disc represents a bold and exciting departure for both musicians from their earlier work exclusively in the jazz idiom.

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CD Reviews

New and exciting works for saxophone and piano
zializard | Kentucky | 05/09/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a wonderful CD for those whose tastes are varied. Each work is evocative and exciting in its own way. The energy of the Ruggiero, the complexity of the Wourinen, the clever elegance of the Harbison, and the freshness of the Isaacs combine to create a most entertaining disc. The Miles selection at the end is truly icing on the cake. Buy and enjoy!"
Great CD for saxophone players worldwide!
zializard | 08/24/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD features tremendous new music for the saxophone by Pulitzer Prize winning composers John Harbison and Charles Wuorinen. A must have for all saxophonists and lovers of new music."
Awesome new works!
zializard | 05/09/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"What a pleasure to hear such new and exciting music from these wonderful composers and played with such energy by Goble and Hellmer. Loved it!"