featuring moody, reflective hues; wild sections; introspective
chorales; cheeky jazz lines and alive 'n' fiery passages
- arranged
for trombone quartet by Richard Cross
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duration: 6'00''
Smooth
chords open the arrangement, leading us into the theme, which is
sounded with freedom and space. The lead line swaps between players
as the music unfolds, before the theme is sounded again, with more
life as the bass part enjoys the limelight of playing the melody. A
contrasting interlude distances us momentarily from the scene,
giving space for reflection, before the music is drawn inevitably
back to a charged upbeat section, exploring evolving colors and
moods and giving a new take on the material from the theme. A
second groove section audaciously drives the music on with ruder
harmony and punchy dynamics. The interlude returns, richly
contemplating the music so far, before the theme returns once more.
At its climax, the interlude enters to close the piece, adding a
cheeky tinge before ushering in silence....