David M. Erato

saxophones, clarinets, flutes, bassoon

Category: jazz

  • Phil Woods, Top Jazz Saxophonist, Has Died : A Blog Supreme : NPR

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  • Junior Recital

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    April 18th, 2004   Introduction and Samba by Maurice Whitney   I. Vals Venezolano by Paquito D’ Rivera II.  Contradanze by Paquito D’ Rivera   Concerto in E-Flat by Alexander Glazunov   St. Thomas by Sonny Rollins Unicorn Blue by Troy Fannin Crying for Susan by Troy Fannin   David Erato – alto saxophone, clarinetTroy Fannin – tenor saxophone, flute…

  • Senior Recital

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    May 10th, 2005   Sonata for Eb Alto Saxophone and Piano by Paul CrestonI. With Vigor II. With Tranquility III.  With Gaiety   Violoncello Suite I by Johann Sebastian Bachtrans. Ramon RickerMenuet Gigue   Concertino da Camera by Jacques IbertI. Allegro con moto II. Larghetto – Animato molto   La Fiesta by Chick Corea I Can’t Get Started by Ira…

  • What’s in my shed

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    woodshed [v.] – To lock oneself away with a musical instrument and practice, either a particular piece or in general, until the player has improved greatly or can perfectly play the piece he has been practicing. I’ve had my hands full on a couple of very difficult parts on some great arrangements of some holiday classics.…

  • RIP Frank Foster

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    From A Blog Supreme/NPR Jazz: Frank Foster, a saxophonist and composer/arranger best known for his longtime association with the Count Basie Orchestra, has died. He passed away in his sleep early Tuesday morning at his home in Chesapeake, Va., according to his widow and manager, Cecilia Foster. He was 82. Foster was a key member…

  • 2010 Grammy Nominees

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    The 2010 Grammy Nominees have been announced.  Two great blog posts by NPR Jazz and Jazz Articles did a wonderful job of breaking down not only the jazz category, but how jazz fit into other categories.   While I will admit I do not really keep up with new and popular music, skimming through the…

  • How to play Jazz Sax (humor)

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    I received this in an email this past week.  Couldn’t resist passing along.  Partially because some of it rings true. How to Play Jazz Sax A Primer for Beginners First things first. If you’re a white guy, you’ll need a stupid hat, the more stupid the better and preferably a beret. Sunglasses are optional, but…

  • Jazz Article: Inside Out, Parts One and Two

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    Mel MartinOver at the JazzTimes, Mel Martin wrote an absolutely fascinating article regarding the internalization of music.  It is a long post (in two parts, actually) and covers a wide range of deep topics.  Each paragraph could be a chapter in a book.   I’ve gone through and highlighted some of the parts that resonated with me.…

  • Dave Liebman interview on The Jazz Session

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    On a recent episode of the podcast The Jazz Session, Jason Crane interviewed saxophonist and composer Dave Liebman.  It is a great conversation on a variety of topics including the state of jazz education, playing original music as well as the music of jazz giants, his current large group and small group ensembles, and receiving…

  • Patrick Williams – Aurora

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    One of world’s finest musical minds, composer/arranger Patrick Williams has released a new album of original big band music.  He probably is best known for his work on TV show themes including After Mash, The Bob Newhart Show, Mary Tyler Moore, Columbo, and The Streets of San Francisco, just to name a few.  He won multiple…