SKIP MARTIN’S SCHEHERAJAZZ / SWINGIN’ WITH PRINCE IGOR /
TANNHAUSER
(ROYCD
302)
Skip
Martin
Skip Martin’s adaptations for symphony and jazz band have long had a devoted following. And here they are, these thrilling recordings, now on one CD – and in the most wonderful stereo sound.
First the classic Scheherajazz, based on Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade:
1. First movement
2. Second movement
3. Third movement
4. Fourth movement
SWINGIN’ WITH PRINCE IGOR. The second adaptation brings swinging versions of Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances, from his Prince Igor suite:
5. Polovtaian Dance 1
6. Polovtsian Dance 2
7. Polovtsian Dance 3
8. Polovtsian Dance 4
Lastly, a stunning jazz adaptation of the overture to Wagner’s TANNHAUSER:
9.
Tannhauser
