{"product_id":"4988064254583","title":"Nobuya Sugawa - Saxophone Concertos - Japan CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNobuya Sugawa, エレビー, Mckee, Reade,Paul, Yamashita Kazufumi, Toshio Mashima\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNobuya Sugawa showcases his world-class talent to the fullest—the greatest album of his saxophone career is here!\n\nNobuya Sugawa is active on a wide front as one of the world’s greatest saxophonists. The album features works exclusively by popular composers who are currently leading the wind band world, including John McKee—whose “Red Line Tango” is a massive hit as a free choice piece in competitions— Toshio Majima, who is gaining acclaim not only in Japan but worldwide; a new piece by Elebie composed specifically for Sugawa; and finally, Alfred Reed. With this unbeatable lineup, this latest release is certain to attract attention as truly the greatest saxophone album of our time and an incredibly cool wind ensemble album.\n\n[Highlights]\n1. Nobuya Sugawa, a world-leading saxophonist, pushes the limits of the saxophone!\n2. This album is a collection of ultra-cool saxophone concertos—performed in collaboration with the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra, Japan’s premier wind ensemble, where Sugawa has served as concertmaster for many years! (Avex)\n\n[Track Listing]\n・Soprano Saxophone Concerto (John McKee)\n・Birds (Toshio Majima)\n・Cinnamon Concerto (Martin Ellerby)\n・Ballad (Alfred Reed)\nNobuya Sugawa (Saxophone)\nTokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra\nKazufumi Yamashita (Conductor)\n\nRecording Dates: January 28 and 29, 2009\nRecording Venue: Fujimi Civic Hall “Kirari”\nRecording Format: Digital, session recording\n\n[Profile of Nobuya Sugawa]\nA graduate of the Tokyo University of the Arts, he won prizes at the Japan Music Competition and the Japan Wind and Percussion Competition at a young age, making his debut as a prodigious saxophonist. He is now active worldwide as one of the world’s finest saxophonists. He is also highly popular as the concertmaster of the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra and as a member of the Torver Quartet. (Avex)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"avex-CLASSICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53595494908193,"sku":"4988064254583","price":171.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4988064254583.jpg?v=1790481346","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/en-dk\/products\/4988064254583","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}