Jack Brymer: Jack Brymer Clarinet Series: Clarinet Solo: Instrumental Album

Jack Brymer premièred this work originally called 'Sopsonare' in 1973 at the American School at St. John's Wood playing on Michael Krein's Selmer soprano saxophone. This Sonata the first composition for saxophone by Colin Cowles was inspired by the acquisition of a soprano saxophone whilst teaching in Hemel Hempstead in the early 1970s. Although having played on a simple system soprano as a boy (an instrument borrowed from and taught him by his father) this re-introduction to the instrument was to kindle a life-long love of the complete saxophone family and the composition of an almost endless 'library' of works for it at all levels. It was also at a time whenthe composers had made recent acquaintance with the eminent saxophonist Peter Ripper and had been introduced to the saxophone quartet by the recently formed London Saxophone Quartet whose leader Paul Harvey was to play this Sonata and the Elegy for Soprano Saxophone and String Orchestra. He in fact premiered the latter work which Jack Brymer then played in public on a number of occasions. It was recorded by Peter Ripper with the composer at the piano at the BBC Maida Vale Studios. It is a totally non-esoteric work but like so much of the composer's music it is fun and approachable bearing repetition without becoming tedious. The composer has always favoured the Bb saxophones (soprano and tenor) which is reflected by his output. Of particular note are: • Concerto for Tenor Saxophone and Orchestra• In Memoriam for Tenor Saxophone and String Orchestra• Sonata for Tenor Saxophone and Piano • Three Bala Sketches for Tenor Saxophone and Piano. This Sonata for Soprano Saxophone and Piano and the Elegy for Soprano Saxophone and Strings are particular favourites of the composer.

As part of the Broadway Choral Series this choral adaptation of the well-known Les Misérables song One Day More arranged by Mark Brymer hones the musical genius of Claude-Michel Schönberg. One Day More is the final song of Act I and is one of the most famous and iconic songs of the musical. In this edition it is arranged for SSA (Soprano I Soprano II and Alto) Voices and Piano accompaniment with Guitar chords.The immortal musical Les Misérables is based on one of the greatest French novels of the 19th century written by Victor Hugo. The London West End production of ?Les Mis? has run continuously eversince its opening in October 1985 becoming the longest-running musical in the world. The Broadway production has seen more than 7000 performances and won 8 out of its 12 Tony nominations.The 2012 film adaptation of the musical directed by Tom Hooper features an all-star cast of Anne Hathaway Hugh Jackman Russel Crowe Amanda Seyfried and Eddie Redmayne and has been well-received with numerous awards and nominations winning 3 Academy Awards 3 Golden Globe Awards and 4 BAFTAs.

One of Michael Jackson's signature pieces Thriller was released as a single in 1984 reaching #4 on the Billboard chart. Using sound effects horror film motifs and music video as a promotional tool the choreography on the song has been replicated the world over cementing Jackson's appeal as a global pop culture icon.Here it has been arranged by Mark Brymer for SAB choir.