The Quartet's approach is layered and smooth.
Through commissioned works ranging from Chris Stover's arrangement of Joni Mitchell's "Blue," to David Glenn's more traditional title track, and works by Bix Beiderbecke, Thelonius Monk and members of the group, the Free Range Saxophone Quartet present an eclectic mix of music performed in a traditional chamber music setting, offering a unique vision of a familiar medium. With Saul Cline, a highly regarded freelance saxophonist in the Northwest, and Vanessa Sielert, Todd DelGiudice and Gregory Yasinitsky, who teach saxophone at the University of Idaho, Eastern Washington University and Washington State University respectively.
Track Listing:
1. Blue 3:57 Joni Mitchell
2. Fireflies 4:27 David Glenn
3. Dust 9:25 Ben Monder
4. After You 2:49 James Knapp
5. Puddles 3:10 Todd DelGiudice
6. Crepuscule With Nellie 3:59 Thelonious Monk
Saxophone Quartet Gregory W. Yasinitsky
7. I. Calliope 2:47
8. II. Chorale 2:50
9. III. Fugue 2:40
10. In the Dark 4:00 Bix Beiderbecke
11. In a Mist 4:21 Beiderbecke
Performers:
Free Range Saxophone Quartet:
Vanessa Sielert - soprano saxophone
Saul Cline - alto saxophone
Todd DelGiudice - tenor saxophone
Gregory Yasinitsky - baritone saxophone
Production Info:
Produced by Vanessa Sielert
Recorded by Vincent LaBelle
Recorded in the University Auditorium at
the University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
Recorded May 22-23, 2010
Mixed by Vincent LaBelle
Mixed at BOOM!, Seattle, WA
Mastered by Vincent LaBelle
Recording supervised by Alan Gemberling
Cover design by John Bishop
Reviews of Fireflies
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