Dragon
William Perconti (alto saxophone), Gary Gemberling (percussion), Alloy Saxophone Quartet
The compositions on this recording of music for saxophone ensemble represent traditional Western classical music combined with such diverse styles as jazz, popular and folk music, Asian and African music and even show the influence of television. It also represents contemporary music of flexible instrumentation. The Alloy Saxophone Quartet was formed to explore contemporary music and includes Bill Perconti, Sean Fredenburg, Duke Sullivan and Erik Steighner -- all noted performers. Perconti, who performs the works for solo saxophone is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, Baldwin Wallace Conservatory and the University of Iowa. He has made 26 world premiere recordings of 15 composers on five record labels. He is on the faculty at Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho.
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Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Spot 1 | Frederic Rzewski | Alloy Saxophone Quartet |
| Spot 7 | Frederic Rzewski | Alloy Saxophone Quartet |
| Fantasy ( those harbor lights) | Joan Tower | William Perconti, alto saxophone |
| Spot 6 | Frederic Rzewski | Alloy Saxophone Quartet |
| Spot 12 | Frederic Rzewski | William Perconti, alto saxophone |
| Contrasts | Allan Blank | Alloy Saxophone Quartet |
| Spot 8 | Frederic Rzewski | William Perconti, alto saxophone |
| Windhover | Hilary Tann | William Perconti, alto saxophone |
| Spot 9 | Frederic Rzewski | William Perconti, alto saxophone, Gary Gemberling, percussion |
| Shtick | Frederic Rzewski | William Perconti, alto saxophone |
| Spot 3 | Frederic Rzewski | Alloy Saxophone Quartet |
| Spot 2 | Frederic Rzewski | Alloy Saxophone Quartet |
| Dragon | Joseph Martin Waters | William Perconti, alto saxophone, soundtrack |
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