Paul Freeman Introduces, Volume 12

David Baker (Composer), Paul Freeman (Conductor), Czech National Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Jiri Novotny (trombone); Thomas Walsh (alto saxophone) (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Jiri Novotny (trombone); Thomas Walsh (alto saxophone)
• Orchestra: Czech National Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Paul Freeman
• Composer: David Baker
• Audio CD (June 1, 2006)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Albany Records
• ASIN: B000FO441C
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #727,503 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss it!, February 18, 2007

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AfroAmericanHeritage (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paul Freeman Introduces, Volume 12 (Audio CD)

This is #12 in an ongoing series introducing wonderful new music for orchestra. The series has previously presented works by legendary African-American composer David Nathaniel Baker, including "Paul Freeman Introduces String Concertos by William Neil and David Baker" and "Paul Freeman Introduces... David N. Baker."

This disc demonstrates the fluency with which Baker speaks a variety of musical languages, including jazz and classical. Two of the works - Concert Piece for Trombone and String Orchestra, and Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra - are quite demanding and showcase the innovative talents of trombonist J.J. Johnson and the improvisational skills of saxophonist Thomas Walsh.

This is one you don't want to miss!