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Jeremy Justeson is one of America's finest saxophonists, and this is his debut recording on the American Modern Recordings (AMR) label. This recording contains seven contemporary works, all of which feature the saxophone, and most include at least one other musician. All of the pieces in this album are world premiere recordings, and a few feature the composers performing their own works. Works include: Pistol Packin' Mamma for alto sax, violin and piano; Walimai for also sax and piano; Sultana for soprano sax and piano; schizo 'squito for solo alto sax; Tongue and Groove for alto sax and five-octave marimba (four mallet version); Spirit for alto sax and piano, and Pimpin' for baritone sax and recording.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EACH TRACK Pistol Packin' Mamma is about three conflicting personalities that are very rarely in harmony with each other Walimai is inspired by a character in Isabel Allende s fascinating collection Cuentos de Eva Luna Sultana takes it's name from a female sultan schizo 'squito is inspired by the schizophrenic life of a mosquito Tongue and Groove is inspired by carpentry, rhythmic interplay, fast tonguing and oral sex The title Spirit refers to raising one's spirits and the general tone is one of warmth and positive emotion Pimpin', the title track, is the only work on the album not by an American composer, and is based on original speech by American pimps and prostitutes
JEREMY JUSTESON BIO Jeremy Justeson has performed as an orchestral soloist and recitalist across the United States, Europe and Asia. Dr. Justeson currently serves as Professor of Saxophone and Director of the Wind Ensemble at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Active regionally, nationally, and internationally as a soloist, chamber musician, clinician, and conductor, Dr. Justeson has appeared in venues such as New York s Carnegie Hall Stern Auditorium and Lincoln Center Avery Fisher Hall, Dallas Meyerson Center, San Antonio Symphony Hall, Allentown Symphony Hall and San Diego s Copley Symphony Hall.
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“ If you are interested in modern and contemporary classical music, and in particular, those featuring the saxophone, this album is recommended for you. ”
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Kevin
Format:Audio CD
After listening to Jeremy Justeson's "Pimpin'" and his other CD "Juggernaut," there is no doubt in my mind that he is one of the leading classical saxophonists around. Finding a decent recording, let alone player that can play as well as this is hard to come by. If you are a music teacher, saxophone teacher, saxophone student or enthusiast, this CD is a MUST. It has something for everyone, alto music, soprano pieces, brand new pieces and even a wicked baritone piece which bares the same name as the CD; Pimpin'. Like I said before, this CD is a MUST!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Dr. Jeremy Justeson's second album is another triumph for saxophone and contemporary classical music. This album features works from several contemporary composers, many of whom accompany Dr. Justeson's full-bodied saxophone sound on this recording. This album showcases extremely demanding technical passages (including altissimo playing) alongside beautiful, delicate legato sections. Justeson accesses every emotion and timbre available to the saxophone.
* The first piece, "Pistol Packin' Mama," was composed by Scott McAllister. It features the internationally recognized violinist Kurt Nikkanen and acclaimed pianist Maria Asteriadou. It is about three conflicting personalities that are rarely in harmony with each other, represented by two dissonant sections with a moment of agreement in a calming middle section.
* "Walimai," a personal favorite, features composer Michael Djupstrom on piano. Based on a short story by Isabel Allende, Walimai tells a tale of terrible loss followed by an eventual release from suffering. The beginning of this work is dominated by a dark and contemplative mood, portrayed aptly by the alto saxophone's meandering melody and open-ended piano chords. The piece breaks suddenly into a dance-like melody in the mid section, featuring some intensely serpentine runs in the saxophone, and slowly builds into a bombastic climax, which transitions to a more delicate and solemn ending.
* "Sultana" features Maria Asteriadou on piano and Dr. Justeson on soprano saxophone. This work is adapted from "Wood," the 4th movement of John Mackey's "Concerto for Soprano Sax and Wind Ensemble." It has an alluringly beautiful melody, and at times, Justeson's soprano sax sounds almost like an oboe or English horn.
* "Schizo 'squito" was composed by Rob Smith and this arrangement for unaccompanied alto saxophone was written at the performer's request in 1997. Very sudden and frequent contrasts in style, materials, and register occur throughout much of this composition.
* "Tongue and Groove," another highlight, features composer Robert Paterson on marimba accompanying the alto sax. The music involves constant rhythmic interaction between performers as their different melodic lines follow each other. This work is notable for its use of the marimba as an accompanying instrument (this version is played with four mallets, there is also a six mallet version!)
* "Spirit," is a wonderful, melodious composition that has a general feeling of warmth and positive emotions. Justeson plays with a truly musical spirit (pun intended) and is accompanied by composer Joseph Rubenstein on piano.
* The title piece, written by Jacob TV for baritone sax, ensemble & soundtrack, is based on original speech by American pimps and prostitutes. The 'soundtrack,' which is rhythmically spliced and edited, provides much of the melody for the saxophone. Jacob TV creates a complex and funky saxophone theme using the tonal inflections of the voices. The saxophone part is a technical tour-de-force for the baritone saxophone, and is a brilliant example of modern compositional technique and electronic music.
Justeson has performed as a soloist across the US, Europe, and Asia and, as a proponent for new music he has helped commission and premier many pieces for solo instruments as well as large ensembles. If you are interested in modern and contemporary classical music, and in particular, those featuring the saxophone, this album is recommended for you. Saxophone performers and students, music teachers, and classical music enthusiasts will enjoy this adventurous album featuring the many moods, timbres and effects available from the saxophone. If you are interested in hearing more music in this vein, check out Jeremy Justeson's debut album "Juggernaut."
* The first piece, "Pistol Packin' Mama," was composed by Scott McAllister. It features the internationally recognized violinist Kurt Nikkanen and acclaimed pianist Maria Asteriadou. It is about three conflicting personalities that are rarely in harmony with each other, represented by two dissonant sections with a moment of agreement in a calming middle section.
* "Walimai," a personal favorite, features composer Michael Djupstrom on piano. Based on a short story by Isabel Allende, Walimai tells a tale of terrible loss followed by an eventual release from suffering. The beginning of this work is dominated by a dark and contemplative mood, portrayed aptly by the alto saxophone's meandering melody and open-ended piano chords. The piece breaks suddenly into a dance-like melody in the mid section, featuring some intensely serpentine runs in the saxophone, and slowly builds into a bombastic climax, which transitions to a more delicate and solemn ending.
* "Sultana" features Maria Asteriadou on piano and Dr. Justeson on soprano saxophone. This work is adapted from "Wood," the 4th movement of John Mackey's "Concerto for Soprano Sax and Wind Ensemble." It has an alluringly beautiful melody, and at times, Justeson's soprano sax sounds almost like an oboe or English horn.
* "Schizo 'squito" was composed by Rob Smith and this arrangement for unaccompanied alto saxophone was written at the performer's request in 1997. Very sudden and frequent contrasts in style, materials, and register occur throughout much of this composition.
* "Tongue and Groove," another highlight, features composer Robert Paterson on marimba accompanying the alto sax. The music involves constant rhythmic interaction between performers as their different melodic lines follow each other. This work is notable for its use of the marimba as an accompanying instrument (this version is played with four mallets, there is also a six mallet version!)
* "Spirit," is a wonderful, melodious composition that has a general feeling of warmth and positive emotions. Justeson plays with a truly musical spirit (pun intended) and is accompanied by composer Joseph Rubenstein on piano.
* The title piece, written by Jacob TV for baritone sax, ensemble & soundtrack, is based on original speech by American pimps and prostitutes. The 'soundtrack,' which is rhythmically spliced and edited, provides much of the melody for the saxophone. Jacob TV creates a complex and funky saxophone theme using the tonal inflections of the voices. The saxophone part is a technical tour-de-force for the baritone saxophone, and is a brilliant example of modern compositional technique and electronic music.
Justeson has performed as a soloist across the US, Europe, and Asia and, as a proponent for new music he has helped commission and premier many pieces for solo instruments as well as large ensembles. If you are interested in modern and contemporary classical music, and in particular, those featuring the saxophone, this album is recommended for you. Saxophone performers and students, music teachers, and classical music enthusiasts will enjoy this adventurous album featuring the many moods, timbres and effects available from the saxophone. If you are interested in hearing more music in this vein, check out Jeremy Justeson's debut album "Juggernaut."
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Incredible! Stupendous! Uproarious! Hilarious!
Jeremy is a FANTASTIC musician, he OWNS the sax (not A sax, THE sax) and everything on this album is amazing. But, when you get to "Pimpin'" just remember that ....be with this person forever... is my favorite line. That piece is inspiring, trippy, otherworldly....in short, and as someone has already said, a MASTERPIECE. Thank you Jeremy for recording this disc and thanks to Jacob TV for writing that piece. More please!
Jeremy is a FANTASTIC musician, he OWNS the sax (not A sax, THE sax) and everything on this album is amazing. But, when you get to "Pimpin'" just remember that ....be with this person forever... is my favorite line. That piece is inspiring, trippy, otherworldly....in short, and as someone has already said, a MASTERPIECE. Thank you Jeremy for recording this disc and thanks to Jacob TV for writing that piece. More please!
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