The American Brass Quintet in Modern American Music

The old brassman in me really loves the terrific playing on this lp. Modern American Brass Music as interpreted by the "original" members of the American Brass Quintet.

There is great sensitivity, insight and intuitiveness here. Let me point you, the reader and listener, to the original Gramophone review from 1969. I cannot better the critic's assessment of this challenging program. What I will say is that it was a damn shame when esteemed conductor Gerard Schwarz placed his trumpet in the case and closed it in place of a baton. Schwarz was one of the most gifted young trumpeters of his day - he had awesome technique, incredible chops and was blessed with keen musical insights  for a trumpet player!  I guess those qualities played a mjaor role towards him developing as an international conducting sensation.

This music on this record is not for the weary by any stretch of the imagination. It is demanding, atonal, and requires a fair amount of study and above all, an open mind. I don't usually post music such as this but the virtuosity of the musicians compels me to do so. Hopefully, you will not be disappointed.

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