Heritage: Tribute to Great Clarinetists

David [Cello/Trombone] Baker (Composer), James Campbell Ensemble (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: James Campbell Ensemble
• Composer: David [Cello/Trombone] Baker
• Audio CD (November 12, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Cala Records
• ASIN: B00007BH3H
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,299,398 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Heritage: A Tribute To Great Clarinetists, for clarinet, violin, piano & double bass: Buddy and Beyond

2. Heritage: A Tribute To Great Clarinetists, for clarinet, violin, piano & double bass: Artie

3. Heritage: A Tribute To Great Clarinetists, for clarinet, violin, piano & double bass: BBBB

4. Heritage: A Tribute To Great Clarinetists, for clarinet, violin, piano & double bass: BG

5. Homage à L'Histoire, for clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, violin, double bass & percussion: Little Parade March

6. Homage à L'Histoire, for clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, violin, double bass & percussion: Waltz

7. Homage à L'Histoire, for clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, violin, double bass & percussion: Lindy Hop

8. Homage à L'Histoire, for clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, violin, double bass & percussion: Samba

9. Homage à L'Histoire, for clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, violin, double bass & percussion: Little Song

10. Homage à L'Histoire, for clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, violin, double bass & percussion: Grande March

11. Sonata for clarinet & piano: Blues

12. Sonata for clarinet & piano: Loneliness

13. Sonata for clarinet & piano: Dance

14. Aspects of Andy, for clarinet, piano, double bass & string quartet: Movement 1

15. Aspects of Andy, for clarinet, piano, double bass & string quartet: Movement 2

16. Aspects of Andy, for clarinet, piano, double bass & string quartet: Movement 3

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Irresistible, March 30, 2004

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This review is from: Heritage: Tribute to Great Clarinetists (Audio CD)

I'm never quite sure what to expect from David Baker. His range is so broad (he's created more than 2000 compositions, often with specific musicians in mind) that each one is a surprise. Sometimes he's jazzy, sometimes he's romantic and classical, often a mix, but he's always lyrical, inventive and a treat to listen to.

This CD is no exception. My stand-out favorite piece is the title work, "Heritage: A Tribute to Great Clarinetists." Many of the clarinet solos are transciptions of improvisations by the likes of Buddy DeFranco, Artie Shaw, and Benny Goodman, rewoven with piano, violin and bass to create a completely new, rich fabric. It's the perfect blend of jazz and classical elements - Baker merged the best of both and the result is deep, vibrant and makes me want to dance gleefully around the room. Everything else on the CD is just icing on the cake.