In Bach's Studio [Ken:AM07608]

In Bach's Studio. By: Liebman. Saxophone Quartet. Instrumentation: SATB Saxes.

This piece was inspired by the master, J.S. Bach. The Composition as befitting a piece dedicated to Bach, I composed a four-part chorale for the standard saxophone quartet. It is not a chorale in the formal sense, only expressively speaking. Using uneven bar lengths, I tried to create an unpredictable flow, since there is a preponderance of block chord movement. In concurrence with some of the ideas expressed in my book A Chromatic Approach to Jazz Melody and Harmony (Advance Music), I loosely followed along the lines of what I call interval categories. Letter A is built on seconds and thirds; letter B on fourths and fifths; letter C on seconds, thirds and especially sixths; letter D on seventh and ninths. For my aesthetic, each interval category portrays a unique expressive atmosphere. There is no overriding theme or chord progression. The composed solos are optional and will work well with the piece. Although I have provided some phrase and dynamic markings for these sections, those who do use the written material can freely interpret the music. On the other hand, if improvising musicians would like to express their unique talents, they should do so in each section, using the appropriate interval category as the basis for their improvisation. In any case, the short solos towards the end of the piece should be played as written.

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