When you put stefan harris, kenny barron, ron carter and lewis nash together, the end result has to be a swinging affair. Tchaikovsky march from nutcracker sheet music for string. Complete your the classical jazz quartet collection. This year, bob belden s musical arrangements have put a new spin on it. Taking classical compositions and transforming them into upbeat jazz anthems, the group isnt afraid to make drastically unique changes to the music they cover.
The classical jazz quartet tchaikovskys the nutcracker. The names of johann sebastian bach, pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky and sergei rachmaninoff do not necessarily conjure images and sounds of jazz in ones mind, that is until one has listened to recordings by the classical jazz quartet. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The classical jazz quartet recorded a series of sessions utilizing bob beldens arrangements of classical music, though this session draws primarily from tchaikovskys nutcracker suite. The cast of musicians, including pianist kenny barron, vibraphonist and marimba player stefon harris, bassist ron carter, and drummer lewis nash, is never less than impressive, though the album. The nutcracker tells a story about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on christmas eve and wages a battle against the evil mouse king. Released in 2001, their rendition of the classic christmas ballet was a playful reinvention that swung hard and fun. Vertical jazz 5507 the classical jazz quartet tchaikovskys the nutcracker kind of blue records swi kob 10011 the classical jazz quartet play tchaikovsky kind of blue records swi kob 10014 the classical jazz quartet christmas. Waltz of the flowers for clarinet quartet sheet music. This abbreviated arrangement of selections from tchaikovskys nutcracker suite is certain to enthrall audiences and will add greatly to the holiday repertoire of any ensemble. Tchaikovsky march from the nutcracker sheet music for. This edition of tchaikovskys the nutcracker suite, arranged in 1960 by billy strayhorn and duke ellington, was assembled from the original manuscripts held in the strayhorn repository and the ellington collection of the smithsonian institutions. A year later, the classical jazz quartet plays bach did the same for the 17th century baroque composer.
Classical jazz quartet tchaikovskys nutcracker amazon. Jazzplanet classical jazz quartet play tchaikovsky e. This disc was originally released as the nutcracker suite. Listen to classical jazz quartet radio featuring songs from tchaikovsky s the nutcracker free online. Stream tchaikovskys the nutcracker by classical jazz. Play tchaikovsky is based on the composers ballet the nutcracker suite and a hard swinging version of dance of the sugar plum fairy appropriately entitled groove of the sugar plum fairy is amongst the highlights. Based on the original score, exclusive arrangements by fabrizio ferrari with mp3 music accompaniment tracks. Tchaikovskys nutcracker suite has previously been arranged in a jazz setting by duke ellington and billy strayhorn, but bob beldens charts for the superb classical jazz quartet kenny barron, stefon harris, ron carter, and lewis nash are also worth investigating. The recording concentrates on rachmaninov s piano concerto no. The nutcracker short and suite for saxophone quartet. Written in the early 1890s, this was the last ballet score tchaikovsky wrote he died less than a year after it was premiered. Download and print top quality nutcracker suite complete sheet music for string quartet or string orchestra by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Tchaikovsky lincoln music publications at sheet music plus.
Stream live events, live playbyplay nfl, mlb, nba, nhl, college football, ncaa basketball, and premier league matches. Peter ilyich tchaikovsky the nutcracker suite for brass. The classical jazz quartet kenny barron on piano, ron carter on bass, stefon harris on vibraphone and marimba, and lewis. Tchaikovskys the nutcracker by classical jazz quartet, released in 2001 on vertical jazz records. The group first came together when bassist ron carter contacted pianist kenny barron to work together.
Relaxing guitar jazz background instrumental jazz for study, work weekend jazz cafe music bgm channel 1,256 watching live now tchaikovsky jazz waltz from nutcracker 2007. Popular romantic composer of 6 symphones and some of the world most performed ballets including swan lake, the nutcracker and sleeping beauty. Tim warfield, jazz is, a whisper in the midnight criss cross, 1995. Dance of the sugar plum fairy sheet music composed by peter ilyich tchaikovsky arranged for trumpet 1 or trumpet 2 or french horn or trombone or tuba. Tchaikovsky arabian dance, from act 2, nutcracker ballet 1 this mysterious tune is played by the clarinets, after 4 bars of muted low octaves on the cellos and violas. The classical jazz quartet has been compared to the. Every purchaser gets a unique passcode to access additional online content live concert footage, interviews and more.
Instantly view and print peter ilyich tchaikovsky string orchestra sheet music online march of the nutcracker from the nutcracker ballet. Tchaikovskys nutcracker vertical jazz, 2001 the classical jazz quartet plays bach vertical jazz, 2002 the classical jazz quartet play rachmaninov kind of blue, 2006 the classical jazz quartet play tchaikovsky kind of blue, 2006 christmas kind of blue, 2006 as a sideman. When you put stefan harris, kenny barron, ron carter and lewis nash together, the end result has to be a. The classical jazz quartet christmas 2002 1 hallelujah from the messiah 5. Jazz renditions of classical compositions go way back even before jazz, actually, when the procedure was called ragging the classics. The classical jazz quartet kenny barron on piano, ron carter on bass, stefon harris on vibraphone and marimba, and lewis nash on drums takes up where the modern jazz quartet of the 1950s left off.
Print and download the nutcracker suite for brass quintet. Commissioned by the director of the imperial theatres, ivan vsevolozhsky, and originally choreographed by marius petipa and lev ivanov, the nutcracker was premiered at the. March of the nutcracker from the nutcracker ballet. March from the nutcracker classical jazz quartet youtube. On the classical jazz quartets plays bach and its first album, tchaikovskys the nutcracker, bob belden provides arrangements of famous classical pieces that serve as musical fodder for pianist kenny barron, vibraphonist stefon. Discussing the prospect of covering tchaikovskys nutcracker suite, vibraphonist. Tchaikovskys fantasy ballet the nutcracker transcribed here for string quartet. Nutcracker suite for string quartet or string orchestra. Tchaikovskys 1892 ballet has always provided special holiday vibes for the holidays. Tchaikovskys nutcracker 2001, vertical jazz, reissued as the classical jazz quartet play tchaikovsky september 19, 2006 the classical jazz quartet play bach vertical jazz, 2002 the classical jazz quartet play rachmaninov may 16, 2006, kind of blue. Jazz renditions of classical compositions go way back even before jazz, actually, when the procedure was called ragging t.
Physically this is a beautiful production, the discs tucked between decorative hard covers with a 60page booklet full of early production photographs and costume designs that immediately demand to be pored over. Listen to classical jazz quartet radio featuring songs from tchaikovskys the nutcracker free online. What a great idea, making tchaikovskys the nutcracker swing. This edition of tchaikovskys the nutcracker suite, arranged in 1960 by billy strayhorn and duke ellington, was assembled from the original manuscripts held in the strayhorn repository and the ellington collection of the smithsonian. The classical jazz quartet play tchaikovsky classical. Discussing the prospect of covering tchaikovskys nutcracker suite, vibraphonist stefon harris and drummer lewis nash were soon called in and the group decided to go ahead with the project. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Like the modern jazz quartet, the foursome on this new release folds visions of great classical music into a mainstream jazz setting. The quartet features kenny barron on piano, ron carter on bass, stefon harris on vibesmarimba and lewis nash on drums. Use coupon code spring20 at checkout to receive 20% off your order. The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. Hoffmanns original story was darker than the ballet, but the plot remains largely the same. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. I will purchase the remainder of the classical jazz quartets recordings because of the beauty of this music.
The classical jazz quartet christmas from the nutcracker artists. Tchaikovsky has been friendly territory for jazz players from the start with his great selfcontained tunes. Listen to free internet radio, sports, music, news, talk and podcasts. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Each performer will be challenged by direct transcriptions from the original score, bringing to life the charm and delight of some of. The classical jazz quartet play tchaikovsky 2006, cd.
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