UNC Jazz Press

Here is a fresh and exciting setting of this inspired melody for jazz saxophone ensemble, guitar, and rhythm section! Extended writing for saxophones with soprano lead; guitar plays a significant role. Baritone sax and guitar are the featured soloists. Strayhorn's key signature of five flats is retained. Alto I (Soprano Saxophone), Alto II, Tenor I, Tenor II and Bari Saxophones with rhythm section including guitar.

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MICHAEL SCZERBA is a graduate of the University of Ilinois at Urbana-Champaign and has conducted his research on the music of Stefan Wolpe and the music of India. He enjoys writing music for a variety of ensembles as well as music for solo instruments in jazz and non-jazz styles. His mentors have included Charles Capwell, Guy Garnett, Erik Lund, Chip McNeill, John Melby, Pat Pace, Roland Paolucci, Morgan Powell, Nikola Resanovic, Paul Zonn aand Alexander Ringer. Recent performances of Sczerba's work include those with the Society of Composers, Inc. in Illinois, Ohio and Kentucky as well as in recitals on the East coast (Keene State College) and at Urbana. He has written commissions for the opening ceremony of Matthew House Chapel in Champaign, Illinois and for the Sound Speculations CD compilation of electro-acoustic music issued by the Experimental Music Studios at the University of Illinois. Frank E. Warren Music Service of Sharon, MA publishes two of his compositions, Orbits for viola and Three Meditations for Tuba Alone. Dr. Sczerba's jazz quintet, In the Middle with a Riddle, his piano solo, Red Suit Boogie (For Allen Stringfellow), along with other works are available from Pelican Music Publishing of Rockford, IL. He holds memberships with the American Composers Forum, International Association for Jazz Education and Society of Composers, Inc .