Bass clarinet solo
SKU: P2.30124
Composed by Lori F.
Ardovino. Solo music,
20th century. Published
by Potenza Music
(P2.30124).
Composer Lori
F. Ardovino says,
Sessionography: A
description of various
musical sessions. This
piece for solo bass
clarinet is in three
movements. The first
movement, King Super 20,
is inspired by the
artistry of Charlie
Parker. The fast
improvisatory runs
represent his virtuosic
technique. A quasi
'walking bass' can be
heard between the sudden
bursts of notes. The
title of this work is the
brand of saxophone that
Parker mainly played.
Composition No. 2 is
inspired by the free jazz
style of Anthony Braxton.
His music is free
improvisation based and
named by Braxton
'creative music'.
Extended techniques such
as flutter tonguing and
singing while playing add
to the creative process
and the flavor of
Braxton's style. The name
comes from similar titles
for works by Braxton. The
final movement, Just
Groovin', is what Miles
Davis' composition Move
was dubbed by jazz
critics. This movement is
inspired by the rhythmic
style and free
improvisation style of
this bebop tune..