DESCRIPTION:
Noah Getz, saxophone

from Albany TROY1276

http://www.albanyrecords.com

Vibrant, exciting performances by Noah Getz of an eclectic program of new music for saxophone.
Saxophone virtuoso Noah Getz explains: "Still Life represents a snapshot of the music that I have been performing and enjoying over the last several years. This recording is an eclectic mix of works, most of which were written for me, from a number of trusted composer friends and colleagues." Based in Washington, DC, Noah Getz has performed at major venues throughout the United States. He has commissioned and premiered numerous works for the saxophone, including collaborations with Aaron Jay Kernis and Lewis Spratlan. He maintains an active schedule performing jazz as well as presenting masterclasses, recitals and lectures at universities across the country. He is the Saxophone Musician-in-Residence at American University.

Contents:
Andrew Simpson, composer
The Golden Prophecy
Noah Getz, saxophone, Andrew Simpson, piano

David Amram, composer
Prologue and Scherzo
Noah Getz, saxophone, Andrew Simpson, piano

Nathan Lincoln-DeCusatis, composer
Shadow Remix
Noah Getz, saxophone, Andrew Simpson, piano

Matthew Van Brink, composer
Sonata for Alto Saxophone and piano
Noah Getz, saxophone, Andrew Simpson, piano

Andrián Pertout, composer
Riesenschritte
Noah Getz, saxophone, Andrew Simpson, piano