Archive for 4th of July
Celebrate America With American Composers
Happy Independence Day from Reference Recordings! Celebrate America with American Composers Chris Brubeck, Michael Gandolfi, and Lukas Foss! Chris Brubeck: BRUBECK – danza del soul: I. Introductions and Flirtations; II. The Loneliness of Secrets; III. Celebraçion de Vida. Artists: Wendy Putnam, violin; Thomas Martin, clarinet; Vytas Baksys, piano; Owen Young, cello; Lawrence Wolfe, bass; Daniel Bauch, percussion Christopher Brubeck continues to distinguish himself as an innovative performer and composer. During the 70’s he began touring…
Music for Independence Day – Strictly Sousa
The final album for our “Music for Independence Day” Series once again features the wonderful Dallas Wind Symphony, this time conducted by Jerry Junkin on the album, “Strictly Sousa!” STRICTLY SOUSA Dallas Wind SymphonyJerry Junkin No marches are quite as inspired as those by America’s beloved March Master. Jerry Junkin leads the renowned Dallas Wind Symphony through the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights of every windband! Recorded by “Prof.” Johnson…
Music for Independence Day – Testament
Continuing our “Music for Independence Day” series, we introduce an older Reference Recordings recording (RR-49 in fact) of the Turtle Creek Chorale performing “Testament.” TestamentTurtle Creek ChoraleDallas Wind Symphony An inspiring collection of Americana, with texts by Thomas Jefferson, Walt Whitman and Robert Frost, including The Testament of Freedom by Randall Thompson. “The precision of the Turtle Creek Chorale is something to hear, and the Dallas Wind Symphony asserts its authority at every turn.” –H&B…
Music for Independence Day – “Thinking About Bix”
Since we are only 5 days away from the 4th of July holiday here in the U.S., we wanted to get you in the festive mood by doing a “Music for Independence Day” blog series! First up in the series is Dick Hyman’s recording “Thinking About Bix.” Having this recording as an Independence Day recording might strike you as odd, but we have good reasons for including it in the series! First, Jazz is very…