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WindSong
A showcase for the bass trombone
From Oz comps to Big Band — 'WindSong' captures them all!
It is unique to combine so many eclectic styles featuring bass trombone on the one disc. "It really does show off the instrument" said trombonist Eric Klay. The eclecticism found in 'WindSong' is realised in pieces like 'Tropical Funk' featuring the superb improvisational skills of saxophonist John Barrett juxtaposed against new Australian compositions by Ross Edwards: 'Maninya IV', 'Sonata for Two Trombones' by Lawrence Whiffin, and Paul Sarcich's 'Music for Tubes and Sticks'. Fantastic arrangements of Ellington's 'Don't Get Around Much Anymore', Gershwin's 'I've Got a Crush on You', and Richard Rodgers' 'Nobody's Heart Belongs to Me' complete the line-up. Eric Klay's list of credentials is impressive: principal bass trombone with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra since 1977; and concert, cabaret shows, film scores and recordings for artists including John Farnham, Debra Byrne, Anthony Warlow, Sammy Davis Jnr., and Frank Sinatra. In 1986 Klay commissioned, and gave the first performance of, Paul Sarcich's 'Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra' to enthusiastic audiences. Press quotes:
“I'd give the performance at least four stars.”
— Hugo Magliocco, International Trombone Association Journal “WindSong has a varied program that amply demonstrates [Klay's] versatility, his artistry and professionalism.”— Alan Mewett, Former principal bass trombone, Sydney S.O. Audio preview:
I've Got a Crush on You (George Gershwin) download Track Listing:
Music for Tubes and Sticks (Paul Sarcich)
New Orleans (Eugene Bozza) Piece Lyrique (Robert Clerisse) Sonata for Two Trombones - 1st Movement (Lawrence Whiffin) Maninya IV (Ross Edwards) Don't Get Around Much Anymore (Duke Ellington) I've Got a Crush on You (George Gershwin) Nobody's Heart Belongs To Me (Richard Rodgers) Tropical Funk (John Barrett) Catalogue Number: MD3174
Price: AU$26.00
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Eric Klay has been performing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra since 1977. He commissioned and gave the premiere performance of Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra by Paul Sarcich in 1986, appeared as a soloist with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for the International Trombone Association Symposium in 1988, recorded for film, television and radio as well as having backed the following artists on their Australian tours - Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Debbie Reynolds, Juliet Prowse, Nelson Riddle / Linda Ronstadt and Elton John. In 1995 he gave masterclasses and a solo performance at the International Trombone Association Symposium held at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and in 1996 was guest soloist with the Queensland Symphonic Winds, touring to Singapore, Hong Kong and Macau, once again performing Sarcich’s Concerto (re-arranged for wind band). Eric is a part-time staff member at the Victorian College of the Arts and the Faculty of Music at The University of Melbourne.
Peter Neville is one of Australia’s most accomplished percussion players. He has a particular interest in twentieth century music and has worked extensively in Australia with such ensembles as Elision, the David Chesworth Ensemble, the Southbank Ensemble, Jouissance, the Chronochromie Duo and the Nadoya Dance and Music Company.
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