Bazz Ma Tazz

Irwin Bazelon (composer)

Catalog #: TROY1089
Release Date: February 1, 2009
Format: Digital
Chamber

Irwin Bazelon's percussion writing is known and performed by percussionists the world over and is truly unique. With this recording, Albany Records continues its commitment to present Bazelon's works (the sixth since his death) and the first to be devoted solely to chamber works with percussion being the binding element.

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Track Listing

Title Composer Performer
Quintessentials Irwin Bazelon Keith Underwood, flute James McElwaine, clarinet, William Moersch, marimba, Jonathan Haas, percussion, Dennis Masuzzo, bass
Double Crossings Irwin Bazelon Thomas Hoyt, trumpet, Jonathan Haas, percussion
Partnership Irwin Bazelon Jonathan Haas, timpani, William Moersch, marimba
Three Men on a Discourse Irwin Bazelon Philip Everall, clarinet, Amali Premawardharra, cello, Matt Donello, percussion
Bazz Ma Tazz Irwin Bazelon Aspen Percussion Ensemble & Trombone Choir, Jonathan Haas, conductor
Triple Play Irwin Bazelon David Taylor, bass trombone, James Pugh, tenor trombone, Jonathan Haas, percussion

Reviews

  • "Challenging and quirky, Bazelon's music comes spontaneously alive in these enthusiastic performances."

    – Fanfare

  • "...[Irwin Bazelon's] brand of modernism is thoughtful and communicative. It demands an excellent performance by artists without technical insecurities and these are first-rate artists."

    – American Record Guide

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