Saxophone Music of Allan Blank

Bill Perconti (alto saxophone), Patrick McNally (contrabass), Bill Perconti (soprano saxophone), Alloy Saxophone Quartet, Idaho Saxophone Trio

Catalog #: TROY1261
Release Date: May 1, 2011
Format: Digital
Chamber

Since 2006: The Saxophone Music of Allan Blank, is comprised of recordings of music dating from 2006-2009 by noted composer Allan Blank. These works, in combination with five pieces written for saxophone prior to 2006, qualify Blank as one of the most prolific major American composers for the saxophone. Saxophonist Bill Perconti is a Professor of Music at Lewis-Clark State College. He has been an ardent champion of American composers, and his numerous recordings contain world-premieres. Most of the compositions included on this recording were as a result of correspondence between the composer and Perconti.

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Track Listing

Title Composer Performer
A Miscellany for Saxophone Quartet Allan Blank Alloy Saxophone Quartet
Five Sketches for Alto Saxophone Allan Blank Bill Perconti, saxophone
Scenes for the Ear Allan Blank Idaho Saxophone Trio
Line Drawings Allan Blank Bill Perconti, soprano saxophone
Introduction, Seven Vignettes, & Conclusion Allan Blank Bill Perconti, alto saxophone, Patrick McNally, contrabass

Reviews

  • "Blank writes very well for the saxophone--sensitive yet colorful, idiomatic yet creative."

    – American Record Guide

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