In the 1st work: Gary Smulyan, saxophone ; Manhattan School of Music Jazz Ensemble ; William Russo, conductor. In the 2nd work: Steven Staryk, violin ; London Jazz Orchestra ; William Russo, conductor. In the 3rd work: Philip A. Smith, trumpet ; other instrumentalists ; Bruce Coughlin, conductor. In the 4th work: Harvey Phillips, tuba ; other instrumentalists ; Arthur Weisberg, conductor
Instrumental works by Richard Peaslee and William Russo.
The 1st work for baritone saxophone and jazz ensemble; the 2nd for violin and jazz orchestra; the 3rd for trumpet with strings and harp; the 4th for tuba, percussion and horn quartet.
Compact disc.
Editions recorded (1st, 3rd, 4th works): Margun Music.
Biographical and program notes, in part by the composers ([4] p.) inserted in container.
Forms part of: Curtiss Blake Collection.
The 1st and 3rd works recorded at Crossroads Recording, New York City, Apr. 28, 1989 and May 31, 1990, respectively; the 2nd work recorded at Lansdowne Studios, London, Aug. 16, 1964; the 4th work recorded at Nola Studios, New York City, Jan. 5, 1976.
Chicago concerto / Richard Peaslee (18:35) -- The English concerto / William Russo (15:54) -- Nightsongs (10:35) ; The devil's herald (8:21) / Peaslee