SKU: AP.1-ADV7502
UPC: 805095075021. English.
This medium tempo straight-eighth feel work, Creature Feature, is moody, obtuse, even spooky, and offers an interesting programmatic change. Although originally written for five saxophones (SAATBar), piano, guitar, double bass, and percussion, this arrangement works equally well using the optional parts for a trumpet/flugelhorn and trombone.
SKU: AP.1-ADV9408
UPC: 805095094084. English.
Saxology was originally formed in 1980, when the saxophone and rhythm sections of the top Eastman Jazz Ensemble got together. Since its beginning the group has received widespread acclaim including awards in 1981 and 1987 from Downbeat Magazine for the Best College Instrumental Jazz Group. Titles: Viper Cipher (Ramon Ricker) (6:37) * Times Lie (Chick Corea / arr. Ramon Ricker) (8:30) * Jones (Jerry Bergonzi / arr. Ramon Ricker) (6:09) * Gaviota (Clare Fischer / arr. Dirk Fischer / orch. Ramon Ricker) (7:35) * Creature Feature (Jerry Bergonzi / arr. Ramon Ricker) (6:51) * Prelude No. 5 (Bill Dobbins) (5:33) * Witch Hunt (Wayne Shorter / arr. Ramon Ricker) (7:48) * Black Narcissus (Joe Henderson / arr. Ramon Ricker) (7:08) * Evan's Dance (Bill Dobbins) (6:21) * Passing Glances (Ramon Ricker) (7:50).
