Description
Mower Opus di Jazz Sonata for Flute and Piano
Mower Opus di Jazz Sonata for Flute and Piano
Publisher-Itchy Fingers Publications
Duration-15 Mins
About
“Opus di Jazz” was written in 1997 as a “sequel” to Sonata Latino.” This three-movement sonata is designed to be performed by classical musicians, yet it evokes the essence of improvising jazz musicians in action.
The first movement, “Cartoons (Shuffle),” draws inspiration from an old melody initially composed for a cartoon series. With a lively 12/8 shuffle feel, it allows for double-time flute lines and concludes with a striking piano contribution.
In the second movement, “Ballad,” the focus shifts to an integrated interplay between the flute and piano. The piano solo pays homage to the legendary Bill Evans, seamlessly leading into a flowing flute solo. A quasi-classical treatment of the flute cadenza guides the return to the main theme.
The third movement, “Bluebop,” lives up to its name by presenting a blues structure adorned with bebop and hard-bop chord changes. It commences with three choruses of unified “improvisation” before the flute leads into the main theme with a walking bass line. As the composition progresses, the piano explores the realm of McCoy Tyner. A brief appearance of the first movement’s theme sets the stage for a concluding unison line, culminating in a bluesy flute cadenza.
Excerpts from “Tango Del Fuego” RCA 0906-63422-2 James Galway, produced & arranged by Mike Mower.
Mike Mower
Mower is a composer, specialising in commissioned works. His music is published by Itchy Fingers Publications, where he has authored successful educational music books. He also arranges commercial music in a wide range of styles. Mower studied classical flute at the Royal Academy of Music and was later awarded the ARAM (Associate of the Royal Academy of Music).
Additionally, Mower plays saxophone and clarinet, leading his own jazz ensembles and performing his compositions from quartets to big bands.
In 1985, Mower established and led Itchy Fingers, a renowned jazz saxophone quartet that toured globally until disbanding in 1997. As a freelance musician, he has collaborated and recorded with diverse artists across jazz, rock, and classical genres, including Gil Evans, Tina Turner, Paul Weller, Björk, James Galway, and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
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