This was a piece I was assessed on in 2014 at the university of Manchester as part of a klezmer module. The Michael Kahan Kapelye is the university ensemble and so changes every year, but this was us in the 13/14 academic year, having a wail of a time. Saxophones and Klezmer mix well!

The Happy Nigun

This piece originally started as a quartet inspired by the collection of works by Will Gregory for SATB arrangement, however, it became clear that more texture was needed, so each saxophone was duplicated to create an octet and the piece began to move more towards the influence of Steve Reich and Andy Scott.

Contrasts for Saxophone Octet

Not my usual stuff, but this has been sitting on the back burner for long enough. So I thought i'd attempt to finish it. Still needs work and as yet unmastered.

If anyone has any idea what genre this might be, do suggest it in the comments. Any feedback would be really appreciated!

Cavern

Recorded for AS Music Tech coursework and remastered for Soundcloud.

Lead & Rhythm Guitar - Chris Blunt
Bass Guitar - Alex Rose
Drums - Alex Handley
Saxes & Organ - Jack Fearn
Tambourine - Rhys Haberfield
Vocals - Bill Foster, Rhys Haberfield, Alex Handley, Andy Leddington, Richard Lewis, Will Shears, Jamie Wall

Production & Arrangement - Jack Fearn
Production advisor - Alex Rose

Original track property of the AWB and 1974 LP Atlantic.


Pick Up the Pieces - Cover

Another A level recital piece. Not perfect but I enjoyed playing it, hope you like listening to it. 

Once again, accompanied by the marvelous Simon Hester (www.sistermusic.org) on piano.

Mvmt I - Gerald Finzi, Clarinet Concerto

Part 2 of the A level recital. Yes, the last notes a bit dodgy, but come on... that harmonic having done 12 minutes on 2 instruments?
This is one of my favourite pieces to perform however, and I hope you enjoy it.

Once again, the wonderful Simon Hester (www.sistermusic.org) on piano.

Mvmt I - Phil Woods, Sonata for Alto Sax

All tracks recorded in using the AKAI EWI and Logic 9 synths.