SKU: KN.52024
As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album Kogun, it features trombone or flugelhorn. Duration ca. 5:40.
SKU: KN.52835
As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album Road Time, this feature for solo flute includes solo room for alto sax and piano as well. By contrasting a series of transparent, combo-like passages with strong, full-ensemble sections, Akiyoshi generates the kind of intensity and excitement that makes a lasting impression on audiences. The solo flute part is written out exactly as it was played and recorded by Lew Tabackin. Duration 8:00.
SKU: KN.52405S
Exactly as recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on their Tales Of A Courtesan album, this slow, bluesy swing feature for bass trombone or tuba also boasts sax and brass solis, an ensemble shout, and strong finish. Duration 5:30.
SKU: KN.52630
Recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album March Of The Tadpoles, this uptempo solo feature for tenor sax takes no prisoners! Playing with well-articulated, rhythmic precision in the soli and ensemble sections is essential. The dramatic conducted ending will be especially popular with audiences. Duration 7:30.
SKU: KN.52425
Exactly as recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on their classic RCA album, Tales Of A Courtesan, this solo feature for trombone or flugelhorn also includes an improvised flute obbligato and solo room for alto sax. The slow bossa ballad style just naturally enhances the warm, expressive character of this beautiful showpiece for capable groups. Duration 4:00.
SKU: KN.52935
As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on the RCA album Insights, this unique ballad featuring solo bari sax uses a variety of textures, dynamics and groove changes from swing to even-8ths to deliver its moody message. While some of the sax and brass section figures are rhythmically sophisticated, they will come together well with careful rehearsal. Duration 4:33.
SKU: KN.52565
Recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album March Of The Tadpoles, the score notes for this beautiful work explain two major performance options. First, the introduction may be replaced by a freely-improvised piano solo (as originally recorded on the album); this makes all sax doubles unnecessary. Second, the main solo feature for tenor sax may also be played by alto; extra substitute parts are provided. Duration 5:20.
SKU: KN.52845
Subtitled A Shuffle For Art's Sake (referring to Art Dedrick, Kendor's founder) and commissioned by Kendor in celebration of its 25th anniversary, this dynamic original assigns solos to alto, tenor and plunger trumpet. Challenging brass and sax solis, a potent shout and a screaming final chord make this a winner in anyone's book! Duration ca. 7:30.
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