Randall Snyder
Concerto for Calvert
(1983)
for double bass and marimba
Duration: 8'
Instrumentation details:
marimba
double bass
Concerto for Calvert
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Work introduction
This piece combines modal improvisation with notated music. Each performer
participates both as an ensemble member and a soloist. Each solo is separated by
written interludes. The pitch material for) the piece is based on a polychord Emaj 7
over D maj 7 (D F# A C# E G# B D#). The form can be diagrammed as follows:
intro /A Ensemble/ B solos (marimba, piano, bass) /A1 ensemble /C refrain /coda
Written for the Calvert Jazz Trio, Brian Mann, piano, Al Rometo marimba,
and Rusty White, bass.