Description

Two Jazz Suites brings together two fun and accessible suites for the progressing young bassist. Written in a popular and jazzy style, each offers musical …and technical challenges during the early years of study, with upbeat and rhythmic accompaniments creating ideal study and recital repertoire. Tony Osborne was a past master at writing engaging and jazzy pieces for young bassists and these suites are typical of his jazz-infused compositions. Jurassic Jazz comprises three short pieces for the good beginner bassist. Written in a jazzy and accessible style, there are simple rhythmic, musical and technical challenges for the adventurous player, set against a lively and supportive accompaniment. These are full of fun and energy, and would be ideal early concert repertoire. Suite for Eloise is a lively and colourful three-movement suite, aimed at the young bassist, and composed in 2003 for Eloise Riddell. Work to Do! has a strong rhythmic drive contrasting a lyrical and rhapsodic Sweet Dreams, ending with A Fun Day! which is brimming with energy and great character. Typical of Tony Osborne’s music, these pieces are approachable, accessible and very playable – full of jazzy, rhythmic energy and style. Ideal for any school concert or performance with musical and technical challenges for the younger bassist. “…The suite is fairly straightforward with strong rhythmic character suitable for a good Grade 5 player. The first movement ‘Work to do’ sets a strong and determined mood. ‘Sweet Dreams’ follows and is a kind of blues lullaby, while ‘A Fun Day’ brings the suite to a resounding close. The piano part has an integral role, providing harmonic underpinning and acting as a springboard from some of the rhythmic
interplay. Good concert material.” [Music Teacher]