Gordon Cherry has been running Cherry Classics for over 20 years. He is a leading professional Trombonist in North America, having performed as Principal Trombonist of the Vancouver Symphony, and the CBC Radio Orchestra. As well, Gordon has taught hundreds of Brass students for over 30 years at the University of British Columbia and many international leading music festivals.Details
The Gershwin, Three Preludes, originally published for Piano in 1926, have been transcribed by Ralph Sauer in this first ever edition for Trombone and Piano. About six minutes in length, the Preludes are "Jazzy", "Bluesy" and a lot of fun to play, plus, very entertaining for audiences. This transcription, in Bass and Tenor Clefs is suitable for advanced performers with a range from an optional low C# to 3 high D's.
Prelude No. 1 (To Bill Daly), has a bluesy motif with a strong jazz feel.
Prelude No. 2, "Blue Lullaby", is a sad song also with a blues feel using lots of sevenths and a major/minor duality.
Prelude No. 3, "Spanish Prelude" features a lot of syncopations and a battle between major and minor with the major winning out in the end.
This work will make a fantastic conclusion to your recital.
The sample sound track below is taken with permission from Michael DeSousa's excellent new album entitled “Points of Departure” and is available on Apple iTunes https://music.apple.com/us/album/points-of-departure/1669162232