Whitacre / Burgess - Asphalt Cocktail - Import CD

Credits:

Whitacre / Burgess

Description:

Julian Bliss and Joby Burgess recorded this mini-album in each other's homes during a lockdown! Exciting and dynamic arrangements of brass band favorites "Asphalt Cocktail," "October," and "Blue Shades" for clarinet and percussion (multiple recordings)! From a child prodigy who earned an artist diploma from the prestigious Indiana University in the US at the age of 13, From a child prodigy who earned an artist's diploma from the prestigious Indiana University in the United States at the age of 13, British clarinet prodigy Julian Bliss has grown into a world-class virtuoso. Percussionist Joby Burgess is a member of the British contemporary ensemble Power Plant, and has made a splash with his recording of Gabriel Prokofiev's "Bass Drum Concerto. The recording project took place during the 2020 UK lockdown at their respective homes, which are only a few miles apart from each other.Popular wind band tunes such as John Mackey's "Asphalt Cocktail," which overwhelms with its dizzying drive, Eric Whitaker's "October," with its sad melody and beautiful harmonies, and Frank Tichelli's "Blue Shades," which beautifully blends elements of jazz and blues, These exciting and dynamic arrangements for clarinet and percussion (multiple recordings) have been recorded in their own homes. Winds, percussion, and brass band personnel take note! Tokyo M-Plus

Tracklisting:

1.Asphalt Cocktail
2.October
3.Blue Shades