Blue Balafon - Tenor (or Soprano) Sax and Electronics
Catalog: AL30668
Price: $24.93
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Balafon, the first of Christian Laubas Neuf Études for saxophone, is an African song that uses the ancient technique of circular breathing. This soloist work - splendidly performed in the album Hard by Richard Ducros, one of the greatest interpreters of Laubas works for saxophone - was expanded and transformed, with the composers approval, by saxophonist Philippe Geiss into a piece for saxophone (tenor or soprano) and electronics under the title Blue Balafon. The arrangement calls for free articulation in a jazz legato spirit, making the use of circular breathing optional in order to favour the pieces incredible energy. The score comes with a CD that includes a complete version of the work performed on saxophone by Philippe Geiss, as well as an electroacoustic accompaniment isolated for playback. This eclectic musical adventure proves itself both stimulating for the mind and invigorating for the senses.”
Publisher: | Alphonse Leduc |
Composer/Author: | Lauba, Christian |
Arranger/Editor: | Geiss, Philippe |
Catalog Number: | AL30668 |