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violet
Abstract Paint

violet

for Big Band

Solos: Piano, Baritone Sax

Preview

Dec 2018

9min 22 sec

Unique ID#

GMC201812CBBV

Difficulty:

5 (Advanced)

Instrumentation

2(I=sop)(I, II dbl. fl).2(I, II dbl. cl).1 / 4 (II, III, IV=flg.) / 3.1 / rtm

About

The gentler part of its diptych, "Violet" is a welcome, 9.5-minute palate cleanser to the highly over-masculinized energy of "Infernal." Its lilting brush swing in unconventional meters (a time feel which should never feel rushed) invites the listener to subtle motives that luxuriate in plenty of space to develop. A characteristic set of two solos introduces new harmonic ideas and "changes" to the through-composed form — allowing both the featured piano player, and later, the baritone player, to reinvigorate a new sense of "calm" to the piece.

Full Audio

from MSM Jazz Composers' Showcase (Feb 2019)

PURCHASE SCORE AND PARTS

ROBERT BUONASPINA - COPYRIGHT 2020.  All Rights Reserved

Opening graphic by Linnea Lieth

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