
Blue Third Pieces, for flute or B flat clarinet and guitar is a homage to the interval of the third and its place in the blues.Including references to Ray Charles and using samples from Dizzy Gillespie and Kenny Clark's 1945 jazz piece 'Salt Peanuts', a slow improvisatory movement is paired with a lively syncopated one. A stylish work for an interesting instrumental duo.
This work investigates the harmonic relationship between the interval of the third and the structural foundations of blues music. Composer Libby Larsen utilizes her expertise in contemporary chamber music to bridge the gap between classical instrumental performance and jazz improvisation. The composition serves as a technical exploration of how specific jazz motifs can be integrated into a duo format for flute or clarinet and guitar.
What You Will Find
Musicians and educators frequently cite this work as a sophisticated example of cross-genre chamber music. Experts highlight the piece for its accessible yet nuanced approach to blending classical instrumentation with jazz-influenced rhythmic patterns.
Page Count:
36
Publication Date:
2000-12-28
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193863006
ISBN-13:
9780193863002
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