Soundless Coast-Costa Muda (Soundless Coast) was commissioned by the Casa da Música Foundation. First performed on the 26th February 2013 at the Sala Suggia/CdM by the Matosinhos Jazz Orchestra conducted by Pedro Guedes to accompany the projection of the film ?O Naufrágio do Veronese? (Invicta Filme Portugal January 1913.5'30'; for ensemble2 Alto Sax (1st = Soprano Sax; 2nd = Flute) 2 Tenor Saxophones (1st = Bass Clar) 1 Baritone Sax (= Bass Clar)4 Trumpets in Bb (1st = Flugelhorn) 3 Trombones 1 Bass Trombone Guitar Piano Double Bass Drums

A gentle bossa beat drives this medium-easy jazz samba throughout. The lead alto is featured both on written solo and jazz. Flugelhorns or trumpets in stands give this piece a smooth texture and excellent variety from the hard swingers on your concert program.