Alley Dance
Benjamin Boone
About this work:
Featured on the New Century Saxophone Quartet's Channel Classics (CCS 15498) CD Homegrown, Commissions Vol. I, this work is performed by numerous quartets in the USA and Europe. Called upon to perform delicate passages in addition to highly aggressive, jazz influenced music, this work showcases the saxophone quartet's versatility as an ensemble and as individual soloists. The performers scoop notes, bend notes, growl, stretch the upward range of the saxophone and execute extremely wide leaps. Performed around the world by the New Century Saxophone Quartet
Year composed: 1996
Duration: 00:09:58
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Saxophone Quartet
Instrumentation: 1 Soprano Saxophone, 1 Alto Saxophone, 1 Tenor Saxophone, 1 Baritone Saxophone
Instrumentation notes: 4 sax (sop, alto, ten, bar)