Rich Corpolongo - Just Found JoyOne of the most talented jazz sidemen in Chicago, Rich Corpolongo stepped forward in 1995 to make his debut recording as leader, Just Found Joy. The multi reedist (alto and soprano sax and clarinet) displays a complete musical virtuosity and creative focus on eight original compositions. "a marvelous showcase for his writing and improvising talents he rips through the constraints of bar lines and conventional propriety with controlled abandon. He'll

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first encountered here in the Tre canti all'aria aperta from 1919

The story behind it is based on the historic Battle of Szigeth of 1566

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in contrast to the energetic and delightfully playful "Rondo" Op

before returning to Rome and teaching the art of lute-playing to notable composers of the next generation such as Gaspar Sanz

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who plans to take over all of the Chinese-run schools in Taiwan

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composer and arranger Michael Pagan's "Three for the Ages" features two of Kansas City's most prominent Jazz musicians - bassist Bob Bowman and drummer Ray DeMarchi in a program of well-known standards

Il Xerse is a fictitious dramma per musica that tells of Persian King Xerxes' love for Romilda

and soaring horn melodies over a landscape of rich gospel-tinged harmony are reminiscent of Virginian hip-hop/jazz group Butcher Brown with a European twist