This recording, the quartet’s third and second initially released on the Musical Heritage Society, is now available exclusively from this web site! A number of titles on this recording are being offered for sale in the misc. music section of this web site. Scores and parts available here for purchase will be cross linked to […]
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InNOVAtions – Nova Saxophone Quartet
February 1, 2009 – 7:22 pm
This is the second recording by the Nova Quartet with new personnel and Rick Lawn as the only constant, moving from soprano to alto. This may be the best recording available of Phil Woods first quartet especially since it includes the optional improvised extension to the first movement. The recording was first issued by the […]
Boundaries
January 31, 2009 – 3:00 pm
A challenging, very contemporary chart that erases those lines between improvised and composed music; contemporary classical music and jazz; organization and chaos. Much of it is not based on traditional tonal organization though there are reoccurring themes, some chord progressions and pedal points to provide continuity. This chart was premiered by the Univ. of Texas […]
Sticks and Stones
January 28, 2009 – 11:24 pm
Fusion style ala Freddie Hubbard circa. 1970s featuring trumpet and tenor. Electric piano works nice in this chart. Solo sections include a free section for the quintet that serves as the featured nucleus of this chart. Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4 (guitar is optional) Grade Level: Medium Kendro Music no longer owns the rights to this chart and […]
Blue Rondo ala Turk
January 28, 2009 – 11:23 pm
Scored for and recorded by the Nova Saxophone Quartet, this is classic composition by Dave Brubeck works very well for saxophone quartet (SATB). Instrumentation: SATB Grade Level: Medium A RickLawn.Com Exclusive!! Buy for $15.00 misc-005 Currently being engraved in Sibelius….available soon.
Trane of Thoughts
January 28, 2009 – 11:23 pm
Lots of Coltrane influence here with this chart. The melody is beautifully scored, making use of muted brass and saxes floating calmly over a quietly driving rhythm section. Lots of solo space, a fun development section, an optional sax soli and a perfect closing. Alto 1 doubles on soprano. As recorded by 3rd Coast Jazz […]
Donna Lee (Sax Quartet)
January 28, 2009 – 11:14 pm
Featured on the Nova Saxophone Quartet’s Double Image recording, this challenging Super Sax style harmonization of Charlie Parker’s seminal recording will challenge even the best players. An option set drummer makes this arrangement swing that much harder. Scored for AATB this arrangement will be made available EXCLUSIVELY FROM RICK LAWN.COM! But please be patient as […]
Eleven
January 28, 2009 – 11:14 pm
Rhythmically speaking this chart is very challenging at first reading as would be expected of something that served as Gil Evans theme song in his latter years. Gil’s close relationship with Miles lasted for years after their landmark collaborations and this tune confirms it as it is the same as Miles’ Petits Machins (Little Stuff) […]
With a Little Help…
January 28, 2009 – 11:13 pm
This chart is based loosely on the famous Beatles tune, but with a significant face lift! Soloists featured are soprano sax (on alto chair) and guitar. Audiences have found this inventive chart to be captivating. This arrangement is exactly as recorded by “Power of Ten” on the album Earth Tones. Instrumentation: Alto, Tenor, Baritone, 2 Trumpets, […]