Post by isaacs on Apr 24, 2009 16:15:49 GMT 10
I thought I'd share with those who may be interested that I will be in New York in a couple of weeks to attend the premiere of a commissioned work of mine for trumpet and chamber ensemble written for classical trumpeter Brent Grapes especially for his Masters recital at Julliard.
Brent was from Perth originally and I think he spent some time in Melbourne. He is a remarkable player and the YouTube link here will give some idea of his capabilities. He doesn't play jazz but loves it, I introduced him to Scott Tinkler's playing and he was knocked out of course.
The brief is that I would compose him a "crossover" work and I have done my best to write him notated stuff that sounds improvised.
The ensemble itself is "crossover": trumpet, flute, clarinet, piano, string quartet, bass and drums.
Brent was from Perth originally and I think he spent some time in Melbourne. He is a remarkable player and the YouTube link here will give some idea of his capabilities. He doesn't play jazz but loves it, I introduced him to Scott Tinkler's playing and he was knocked out of course.
The brief is that I would compose him a "crossover" work and I have done my best to write him notated stuff that sounds improvised.
The ensemble itself is "crossover": trumpet, flute, clarinet, piano, string quartet, bass and drums.