From the Mind of Nick Lane: Trombone Quartets
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“Fuguing Time” Chart for Trombone Quartet (3:04)
An up tempo fugue style piece where the theme gets passed around to each player….close to classical in style, although I’m sure my old harmony teacher wouldn’t agree.
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“Gone But Not Forgotten” Chart for Trombone Quartet (3:35)
Ballad in 3/4 time featuring legato style with contemporary harmony.
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“Groove Merchant” Chart for Trombone Quartet (3:30)
Trombone quintet….Originally written to perform with the trombone section for clinics/concerts. Spiritual chorale intro into a shuffle groove of the classic Jerome Richardson melody….solo improv on trombone 1.
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“Parade of Fools” Chart for Trombone Quartet (3:42)
Rousing call to arms for slide protagonists everywhere.
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“Shades of Gray” Chart for Trombone Quartet (2:10)
Jazz waltz in medium tempo with melody passed around between each player.
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“Tug of War” Chart for Trombone Quartet (3:40)
A contemporary piece written for the los Angeles trombone quartet. A challenging tour de force for advanced players.