For this episode of Don’t Call it Jazz, I am honored to present the live recording from the debut performance of my new composition, “Voluntary Breath” a concerto for orchestra and solo saxophone. The piece was premiered by the Great Falls Symphony, based in Great Falls, Montana, under the direction of Grant Harville.
The performance was recorded live at the Mansfield Theatre, and features myself on saxophone and the wonderful Boise-area drummer, Jens Kuross on drum set.
In the episode, I discuss the origins and inspiration for the composition in the first half, and then air the entire 25-minute work in the second half.
The complete program notes can be found here:
https://www.gfsymphony.org/mood-indigo
I want to again express my gratitude to Grant Harville and Jens Kuross for their incredible artistry and collaboration, to executive director Hillary Shepherd for her steady leadership and support, and all the amazing musicians in the Great Falls Symphony. It’s not an experience I’ll soon forget
