Klarinet Archive - Posting 000237.txt from 1995/10

From: "Edwin V. Lacy" <el2@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: jazzy cl arinet duos
Date: Tue, 10 Oct 1995 13:17:33 -0400

On Tue, 10 Oct 1995, Bob Chesebro wrote:

> I am looking for some "jazz-type" clarinet duos (or 2 clarinet and
> piano) for the purpose of ending a duo clarinet recital. I have heard
> that Buddy DeFranco arranged some for Mel Bay Pulications, but have hit
> nothing but road blocks thus far (even after checking the Mel Bay
> catalogue). I would be grateful if anyone could recommend something to
> me. Thanks.

Hi, Bob. Just yesterday, I noticed that in the Mar/Apr 1995 issue of
Saxophone Journal there is a short duet for clarinets by Ralph Martino.
Perhaps not exactly jazz, but certainly jazz oriented. This issue of the
magazing also includes a free compact disk, which includes a performance
of the duet, with *both* parts being played by the famous (or infamous)
Al Gallodoro! Many younger musicians may not recognize the name, but
anyone who has heard a Warner Brothers cartoon has experienced his
playing - and his phenomenal finger technique.

It seems that the duet would be a real technical challenge, but fun for
two advanced clarinetists.

Best wishes, and good luck on the performance.

Ed Lacy
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