Name: Escapades (In Remembrance Ed Bland)- A Funky Epitaph for Saxophone Quartet by K. Scott
Duration: 1 min 4 s
Description: A mentor and close friend for many years, Ed Bland's unique blend of jazz, funk and modernist trends inspired me to write this tribute to his legacy, inspired by listening to a recording of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring during a break in a rehearsal with several jazz musicians in 1943, and an imaginary jam session on that groundbreaking work that followed.

"Sinfonietta" was completed in April 2021. The work is scored for Wind Septet (consisting of Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, and Horn), Timpani, and String Orchestra.

This recording was mastered by eMastered: eMastered.com/profile/robtjbrooks

The score and parts will be available soon from Creative Spirit Online.

"Sinfonietta" is roughly based on material from the composer's "Piano Sonata No. 6" and "Passacaglia", two works originally conceived and composed as part of one multi-movement work for piano.

Sinfonietta for Wind Septet, Timpani, and String Orchestra (mastered by eMastered.com)

Plango - A Cure Lament (2021), Commissioned by BBC Radio 3 for International Women's Day. Nazan Fikret (Soprano) and Rebecca Cohen (Piano). Poem by Jo Brandon

Song For My Children (2018), From 'Songs For Marvellous'. Nazan Fikret (Soprano) and Rebecca Cohen (Piano).

Lamplight (2008). Sarah Wallcook (Mezzo) and Julia Cobby (Piano). Poem by May Wedderburn Cannan

Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep (2014)From 'Songs For Marvellous'. Performed by SSA group, Carvetii Trio. Poem by Mary Elizabeth Frye

Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep (2014)

A WORLD UNFINISHED is modeled after the orchestral tone poems of Richard Strauss. The single-movement, continuously evolving composition is divided into two equal parts, each of which is comprised of two main sections, in total referencing truncated, highly compressed symphonic movements.
PART 1: Introduction Scherzo
PART 2: Adagio Klezmer Rondo
While there is no specific “story” behind the music, there is an extra-musical philosophical theme: the Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World). To Jews, humanity was given an incomplete, broken world; it is our obligation to do what we can to reduce suffering, hatred and despair.

A WORLD UNFINISHED

Recorded at AIR Studios London (January 2022)
Mixed/Mastered: Pablo Schuller

Cue based on a scene from Chapter 37 of Madeline Miller's novel, Song of Achilles

Song of Achilles

A mentor and close friend for many years, Ed Bland's unique blend of jazz, funk and modernist trends inspired me to write this tribute to his legacy, inspired by listening to a recording of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring during a break in a rehearsal with several jazz musicians in 1943, and an imaginary jam session on that groundbreaking work that followed.

Escapades (In Remembrance Ed Bland)- A Funky Epitaph for Saxophone Quartet

Tyson J. Davis (b. 2000): String Quartet No.1 (2017)

1. Moderate
2. Agitated

Performed by the Attacca Quartet

String Quartet No.1

Performed by the University of Louisville orchestra in November, 2017

Tidal Rhythms - University of Louisville

performed by the Yale Philharmonia, Farkhad Kyudyev- conductor.

Polina Nazaykinskaya "Winter Bells" for orchestra

With Bourbon Baroque
Recorded LIVE in Louisville, Kentucky at St. Brigid Catholic Church on Sunday Dec. 1, 2019. Please tune into WUOL 90.5 Classical Louisville or online at wuol.org for the complete broadcast of this production on Saturday December 21, 2019 at 8PM. Fore more info: www.bourbonbaroque.com

Allison Gish sings But Who May Abide from Handel's Messiah

I couldn't end 2019 without celebrating one of my most masterful arrangements of the year. Piemontesina is inspired by the Italian song "Piemontesina" made famous in Piedmont, Italy. This was originally written as a demo for a film set in that region, but now it's taken on a life of its own. Enjoy this orchestral work which tells a story of bliss, humor and mystery in a distant land, not too far away.

Piemontesina

Lee III: Sukkot Through Orion's Nebula (November 2019)

Composer-conductor based in the lower Hudson Valley region of New York whose music has been played by several major orchestras and chamber groups in America. Scott has also held directorships with numerous orchestras, chorales and concert bands in the greater New York metropolitan area.

Escapades (In Remembrance Ed Bland)- A Funky Epitaph for Saxophone Quartet

K. Scott

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