These pieces are from the heralded CD Brassworks by composers Garry Dial and Dick Oatts. The brass arrangements are by Rich DeRosa. Instrumentation for all pieces is:

3 French horns
3 Trumpets
3 Tenor Trombones
1 Bass Trombone
Woodwind soloist: flute, soprano, alto, tenor saxophones
Piano soloist
Double Bass
Drumset

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  • score-sampleOatts’ composition features two distinct grooves; the first features even 8ths at fast tempo with bold and bright staccato brass chords; the second groove is based on an African 6/8 rhythm with a legato melody above. Then there is another surprise during Oatts’ solo where the rhythm section launches into a double-time swing feel.
  • score-sampleWith two bold melodic statements in the brass in octaves that firmly establish a tonal center, Dial’s composition then reaches into freer, avant-garde territory. The polychords in the brass add intensity and angst.
  • score-sampleIf one seeks much needed consolation Dial’s composition will be just the antidote. This beautiful ballad showcases the piano and sax in moments of solitude with ultimate grand support from the brass.
  • score-sampleThe most elaborate composition in the set, Dial’s piece comments on the excessive greed that Wall Street exhibited during the 1980s (which unfortunately continues today). Shrieking dissonant brass chords in the intro exemplify the ugliness of the trait. Oatts’ plays a lyrical melody on flute that gives us pause for greater reflection. The middle section launches into a momentarily blazing tempo under the theme and then segues into Dial’s more thoughtful improvisation. More drama is added with Oatts’ plaintive sax improvisation over a grand rubato with bold brass textures. The piece’s closing section returns to the fast tempo that is ultimately punctuated with the opening phrase screeching in a higher key.
  • score-sampleOatt’s piece begins with a chorale, but in an energetic tempo, that begs for a rhythm section. When the jazz group enters, we’re on our way to a rambunctious but fun ride in a samba groove with a very sing-able melody for companionship.
  • score-sampleDedicated to the memory of the late, great drummer Mel Lewis for whom Dick Oatts played lead alto saxophone, Oatt’s poignant and beautiful tribute begins with the tune played simply by Dial on piano. Brass chords emerge underneath the piano and then Oatts takes the melody on tenor sax. The lush sound is enhanced with flugelhorns.
  • score-sampleOatt’s solid medium swinger with modern harmony steers the brass towards a modern big band sound.
  • score-sampleDial’s majestic composition begins with a Copland-esque brass chorale that establishes a traditional or classical brass tone for this project. It then transitions to the jazz style into a fast tempo that provides excitement while retaining a sense of panorama.

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