Recent Reviews

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Chris Waage • March 01, 2021 in
RecordingsThe recording reviewed is of four early Romantic concertos for bass trombone performed on period-correct instruments by Aldo Caterina, bass trombone, and Giovanni Sabella, piano.

By
Douglas Mark • February 24, 2021 in
RecordingsDomingo Pagliuca's 2019 debut solo album,
Eternal Gratitude, was first conceived as a musical business card, but resulted in a GRAMMY award winning album and a tribute to a deep personal friendship.

By
Peter Fielding • February 20, 2021 in
LiteratureCrees and Rae have crafted a fine edition for the alto trombonist. Published by Brass Wind Publications, this carefully curated collection of 45 etudes embody its core pedagogical values. Far from a simple reengraving into alto clef, some etudes have been transposed and fit quite comfortably on the alto trombone.

By
Craig Brenan • January 11, 2021 in
RecordingsThis two-disc collection of music covers the gamut from intense driving modern jazz, free form improvisation, gospel choir(, moody, introspective, almost jam band-esque, to music that reveals hidden treasures as the music progresses.