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Peter Fielding • January 14, 2023 in
RecordingsPortraits - Technology and Bones is a wonderful mosaic that will appeal to many trombonists and contemporary music enthusiasts. The album continues Alix Tuscou's
Technology and Bones work, affirming his excellence as a bass trombonist, composer, mixer/producer, and all-around collaborative artist.
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Peter Fielding • December 27, 2022 in
RecordingsFolksongs is an excellent recording, displaying the Ensemble SONGS and Sarah Maria Sun's passion for multilingual traditional vocal repertoires cast for a decidedly contemporary chamber music sound palette.
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Dean Olah • October 11, 2022 in
LiteraturePaul Harris has developed an international reputation as one of the top music educators and composers in the UK. Overall, he has provided a challenging yet pleasing concerto in three movements that will fit nicely in any recital setting. The movements can be performed stand-alone or as a full work.
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Peter Tijerina • October 03, 2022 in
RecordingsThis lovely album is sure to entertain a wide variety of listeners, including lovers of trombone, jazz, funk, and rock. "The Way of the Groove" is certainly a staple in today's groove-based musical world.
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Peter Tijerina • September 10, 2022 in
RecordingsWith its wide variety of excellent musicians and compositions, this album delivers something appetizing for every jazz lover. It's very much in the spirit of jazz improvisation and is the "Best Next Thing" when it comes to jazz recordings.
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Dean Olah • August 31, 2022 in
LiteratureEstablishing a solid foundation is essential to success in skill development, especially when a child begins a possible life-long musical quest to learn a brass instrument. The pBone company and Chris Fower continue to impress with wonderful resources to supplement their fine line of fun instruments.
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Brad Edwards • August 10, 2022 in
Literature"Novita" ("girlfriend" in Spanish) is a pleasant bossa nova that could serve as an interlude or encore piece in a recital program. A pianist with some jazz experience would be a good choice but not a necessary one.
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Tom Lukowicz • July 11, 2022 in
RecordingsBeyond the End of the Century" on Summit Records was originally released in 1998 as "
At the End of the Century" by the International Trombone Association. The ITA commissioned this project specifically for Alessi to showcase new compositions.
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Peter Fielding • June 15, 2022 in
LiteratureThese etudes are of value for those seeking repertoire for the developing musician that differs from introductory overtone, flexibility, and slide position technical exercises ubiquitous of trombonist-authored treatises
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Ben Bruflat • June 01, 2022 in
RecordingsWherein Lies the Good is a fascinating experience and one that should be sought out by audiences of all backgrounds. The music transcends traditional boundaries and creates a welcoming atmosphere to experienced and casual listeners alike.
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Brad Edwards • May 26, 2022 in
RecordingsWith the exception of the final piece, every piece was written or arranged by a trombonist. Given the difficulty of these pieces, it shows how far the perception of our instrument's capabilities has advanced.
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Peter Fielding • May 06, 2022 in
LiteratureThis is an excellent collection of over 300 orchestral excerpts spanning 100 compositions, including some hard-to-obtain non-public domain repertoire.
Portraits - Technology and Bones: A Review
Folksongs by Ensemble SONGS & Sarah Maria Sun: A Review
Trombone Concerto by Paul Harris: A Review
Way of the Groove: A Review
Best Next Thing: A Review
Learning to Play pBone: A Review
Novita: A Review
Beyond the End of the Century: A Review
Dental Suite: A Review
Wherein Lies the Good: A Review
Aries Trombone Quartet: A Review
The One Hundred: Essential Works for the Symphonic Tenor Trombonist: A Review