Music Of Hale Smith - Innerflexions, Etc / Shaw, Et Al

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Music Of Hale Smith - Innerflexions, Etc / Shaw, Et Al

	Release Date: 09/26/2000 Label: Composers Recordings, Inc. (Cri) Catalog #: 860 Spars Code: DDD Composer: Hale Smith Performer: Natalie Hinderas, Mark Husey, Dean Anderson, Geoffrey Burleson, Mary Ruth Ray, Bayla Keyes, Jan Mueller-Szeraws, Renée Krimsier, William Wrzesien, Ira Wiggins, Timothy Holley, Hilda Harris, Zita Carno Conductor: Anton Nanut, Kerry Krebill, Richard Pittman, Robert Shaw Orchestra/Ensemble: Slovenian Symphony Orchestra, Alexandra Choir, Kulas Choir, Kulas Chamber Orchestra Number of Discs: 1 Recorded in: Stereo Length: 1 Hours 9 Mins. Be the first to review this title	CD $17.99 In Stock

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The works of African American composers such as Hale Smith are often mistakenly classified as jazz. However, classical aficionados will appreciate the complexity and grace of Hale's music. Its contemporary, urban sound makes it a natural descendent of the classical music of the past. Throughout his career, Hale was certainly involved in the jazz scene, collaborating with such luminaries as Eric Dolphy and Ahmad Jamal, and the influence they've had on his music is easily heard in pieces like "Variations a Due" for saxophone and cello. The smoky horn melodies would sound perfect on a film noir soundtrack or in a jazz club. "Innerflexions" turns a symphony orchestra into a big band par excellence. In addition to working with jazz greats, Hale is responsible for arranging spirituals for singers such as Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman, and this talent for arrangement is part of what makes this album's music so memorable.


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1.	Innerflexions by Hale Smith
	Conductor: Anton Nanut Orchestra/Ensemble: Slovenian Symphony Orchestra Period: 20th Century Written: 1977; USA	Length: 13 Minutes 54 Secs.


2.	Evocation by Hale Smith
	Performer: Natalie Hinderas (Piano) Period: 20th Century Written: 1966; USA	Length: 3 Minutes 18 Secs.

	Notes: This selection is an ADD recording.


3.	Toussaint L'Ouverture 1803 by Hale Smith
	Performer: Mark Husey (Piano) Conductor: Kerry Krebill Orchestra/Ensemble: Alexandra Choir Period: 20th Century Written: 1977; USA	Length: 5 Minutes 58 Secs.


4.	Dialogues and Commentaries by Hale Smith
	Performer: Dean Anderson (Percussion), Geoffrey Burleson (Piano), Mary Ruth Ray (Viola), Bayla Keyes (Violin), Jan Mueller-Szeraws (Cello), Renée Krimsier (Flute), William Wrzesien (Clarinet) Conductor: Richard Pittman Period: 20th Century Written: 1990-1991; USA	Length: 12 Minutes 46 Secs.


5.	Variations à due by Hale Smith
	Performer: Ira Wiggins (Saxophone), Timothy Holley (Cello) Period: 20th Century Written: 1984; USA	Length: 11 Minutes 23 Secs.


6.	The Valley Wind by Hale Smith
	Performer: Hilda Harris (Soprano), Zita Carno (Piano) Period: 20th Century Written: 1952-1955; USA	Length: 14 Minutes 55 Secs.

	Notes: This selection is an ADD recording.


7.	In Memoriam Beryl Rubinstein by Hale Smith
	Conductor: Robert Shaw Orchestra/Ensemble: Kulas Choir, Kulas Chamber Orchestra Period: 20th Century Written: 1953; USA	Length: 6 Minutes 29 Secs.

	Notes: This selection is a DDD recording.

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