Bright Eyed Fancy
Guy Yehuda & Gary Smart, Guy Yehuda, Nick Curry, Simon Shiao, Gary Smart, Michael Bovenzi, Michael Taylor
This recording contains a representative collection of composer Gary Smart's small chamber music works. Strings, winds, percussion, and piano are used in various groupings -- some traditional, some not. Smart's tendncy is to make use of American rhythms and stylistic genstures, but other influences can be heard as well. Quite a diverse set of compositions, but the majority of them center on the clarinet, inspired by the composer's friendship with Guy Yehuda. A unique musician -- composer-pianist Gary Smart writes music that reflects an abiding interest in Americana, world musics and jazz, as well as the Western classical tradition. This is the fifth recording of his music to appear on the Albany Records label.
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Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Prayer | Gary Smart | Guy Yehuda, clarinet |
| Bright Eyed Fancy | Gary Smart | Simon Shiao, violin; Nick Curry, cello; Gary Smart, piano |
| Child's Play | Gary Smart | Guy Yehuda, clarinet; Michael Bovenzi, tenor saxophone |
| Mandela | Gary Smart | Guy Yehuda, clarinet; Gary Smart, piano |
| Sonata in Fancy | Gary Smart | Michael Taylor, vibraphone; Gary Smart, piano |
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