Composer: Jeff Tyzik
Publisher: Macaroni Music (ASCAP)
Category: Solo Jazz Drum Set and Wind Ensemble
Composed: 2009
Duration: Approx. 8:00
Instrumentation:
Solo Jazz Drum Set
Picc., 2 Fl, 2 OB, E Hrn, 3 Cl., Bass Cl., Contrabass, Cl, 2 Bsn, Contra Bsn, Sop. Sax, Alto Sax, Ten. Sax, Bari. Sax, 4 Hrn, 3 Trpt., 4 Tbn., Euph., Tuba, St. Bass, Piano, Timp., 5 Perc. (Vibes, Xylophone, Guiro, Pitched Blocks, Cow Bells, Surdo)
Program Notes:
Premiered by Michael Burritt and the Eastman Wind Ensemble conducted by Mark Scatterday at the Chicago Midwest Clinic in December, 2009.
RIFFS is a one movement composition in three sections which include a fast swing, a heavy medium swing and an afro Cuban finale that turns the wind ensemble into a huge jazz ensemble with the jazz drum soloist leading the way. There is an optional cadenza where the soloist can choose to work out a call and response section with the percussionists.
RIFFS is available for purchase or rent. The purchase price is $300, the rental price is $200. Shipping is $25.
For more information about this work, contact TYZIK MUSIC: TyzikMusic@jefftyzik.com