I Want to Believe
Christopher Adler
About this work:
Two formal conventions of jazz--the head and the groove--are the basis for this extended composition for improvisers. The score calls upon the players to play both intricately-notated polyrhythmic grooves in irregular meters and to improvise in a variety of musical contexts, from relatively structured to entirely open. The title is taken from a classic UFO poster. The piece was written for Alan Lechusza, Nathan Hubbard and myself, and exists in both duo and trio versions.
Year composed: 2002
Duration: 00:20:00
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Other Combinations, 2-5 players
Instrumentation: 1 Soprano Saxophone, 1 Vibraphone, 1 Piano
Instrumentation notes: Duo and trio versions. Substitutions possible.